John Lawless Poet Senryu

November's Nuance

the leaves float gently
gather at the whim of a breeze
                                      …envy the geese


a November rose
bows to shivering applause
			…one last curtain call


a lone Cardinal
mocks the fiery Maple
			…in motionless mime


a soft snow hushes
the sound of nature snoring	
				…on a silent night


the cat pounces
into the billowing leaves
			…a feline frolic


an old man rakes leaves
remembering younger days
			   …. the children wait

John G. Lawless
©10/27/2022

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Gershon Wolf October 29, 2022 at 8:01 PM Really like the last two, John. Great stuff -- all of them, really. Thanks for cheering the 'Dark Month.' ~ June Bug

Sam Kauffman October 28, 2022 at 12:28 PM November delight in your most creative lines and innovative formatting John. I always look forward to the innovation in your poems. Love the depth and subtle contrast of age and youth in the last stanza - truly artfully nuanced. Thank you for this inspiring late autumn, sable gem! John Lawless October 29, 2022 at 5:24 AM Thanks for stopping to read and comment Sam. These are just reflections on walking in the city as the leaves fall and the wind makes them dance.

Kim Rodrigues October 28, 2022 at 11:16 AM Very nice, John! John Lawless October 29, 2022 at 5:25 AM Thanks Kim, good to here from you