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November First In My Pretty City

I’m driving home; it is November first.
I see above me sky so blue and clear.
With gratitude my heart is sure to burst,
and all around are things that I hold dear:
the mountains most majestic in my view
and with my window down, cool autumn breeze
I feel as I drive down the avenue
which leads me past a myriad bright trees
that illustrate my pretty city’s name.
Yes, “Pleasant Grove” so aptly fits this place,
which long ago was one big grove! My aim
today is to enjoy the fall’s sweet grace.
Day of the Dead it is, but well-alive
am I this day, and nature’s splendors thrive.

Nov. 2, 2019 written from remembering my yesterday's drive on Nov. 1
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Babcock Avatar
November 9, 2019 at 12:07 PM
Nothing like a good ride to admire the surrounding. Lovely poem. love phyl
Laurie Avatar
November 5, 2019 at 6:34 PM
G'day Andrea … you've taken me on a smooth drive as I admire the surroundings that many would take for granted - really nice Andrea - Lindsay
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November 3, 2019 at 5:18 PM
You take the reader on the lovely journey through the scenic areas of Pleasant Grove, Andrea. It's the perfect ride for the first day of November. And I see you won in Chantelle's contest, so congratulations! Best wishes, Carolyn
Scars Avatar
November 3, 2019 at 2:44 PM
lovely sonnet sweet Andrea, never surprised seeing you on the winners list. Beautifully expressed all around, congrats x:)-luloo
Moorman Avatar
November 3, 2019 at 1:43 PM
Congrats, Andrea! As Soup's leading poetess, I was surprised you only received a 9th place win. I got the usual N/A from Chantelle. I'll just skip over any contests she sponsors so I won't be disappointed.
Bayles Avatar
November 3, 2019 at 1:42 PM
Andrea, I really enjoyed this poem, the rhythm, occasional rhyme, and the imagery. Good going!
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November 3, 2019 at 8:12 AM
- Thanks for the trip, Andrea :) - Congratulations on your win :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Daniel Avatar
November 3, 2019 at 8:10 AM
Must be lovely living in such a pleasant place, Andrea, beautiful sonnet:) hope everything is going well with you, it's been a long time:)
Rodrigues Avatar
November 3, 2019 at 4:55 AM
Sounds like a lovely and pleasant drive. Beautiful, Andrea! Hugs...Kim
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November 3, 2019 at 2:46 AM
Just beautiful. November is my birth month and I love fall too - everything about it... Just don't like what comes next. Love your city. Bless you, Gina
Parker Avatar
November 2, 2019 at 8:35 PM
Thank you for allowing me to ride with you, a beautiful November 1...
Seal Avatar
November 2, 2019 at 8:27 PM
Hiya Petal, Sounds a wonderful place to live and as usual you describe it so beautifully. Take care, Richard
Poetry Avatar
November 2, 2019 at 4:55 PM
Too cold to lower the windows here, send some of that great weather this way... picturesque
Krutsinger Avatar
November 2, 2019 at 2:14 PM
Fantastic imagery. I have no idea where you are, but it sounds lovely.
Pandit Avatar
November 2, 2019 at 1:54 PM
Sounds like a wonderful day--a lovely poem, Andrea.
Duet Avatar
November 2, 2019 at 1:02 PM
Yes, beautiful Autumn...my favorite season. I bet your little city is beautiful too. Nice one, Andrea.
Adams Avatar
November 2, 2019 at 12:17 PM
enjoy that drive and thank you for sharing the beauty with us... lovely poem Andrea... loved the journey through your words! hugs :)
One Avatar
November 2, 2019 at 12:03 PM
Sounds amazing... Lovely imagery
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