November Night

November Night

the day is shrouded in grey
monotone, without visible life
my eye wanders bleakness
searching.

sea is dark all foreboding
even as it lays like glass, seeming quiet, 
beguiles the fisher beckoning him 
to see what hides beneath?

the willow she dabbles in the river
toes curled back before the cold
droops defeated by her nature
not a living thing is seen.

the fox sleeps in her den
saving for the glory of the night
when life returns through
the boon of Christmas lights.

slowly they appear along our road
first one home then another
joining in a delightful chorus
of twinkle, sparkle and shine.

the sea reflects the electric glory
the river sings carols only willows know
the  fox and all stop on their nightly routine
and invite Christmas to shimmer in their eyes.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Pandit Avatar
November 25, 2017 at 2:54 PM
Awesome imagery adorns this poem--movements of a silent night lovingly expressed, ending in a joyful chorus!
Cresswell Avatar
November 25, 2017 at 4:40 PM
I often wonder what the wild creatures make of this time of year. Thank you Vijay.
Gauthier Avatar
November 25, 2017 at 12:32 PM
Love all the imagery. Fabulously done, Patricia.
Cresswell Avatar
November 25, 2017 at 4:38 PM
Thank you line.
Cozart Avatar
November 25, 2017 at 10:06 AM
This is gorgeous, Patricia!
Cresswell Avatar
November 25, 2017 at 10:19 AM
Thank you so much Dale.
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