Curtis Johnson Poet Nonet

She Calms Me

She 
sings songs.
November,
so melodic. 

"Breathe the season's poise. 
Inhale, embrace quiet."  

Festive year's end beckons me.
My total demeanor is calm.  
I see Christmas and new beginnings.

110822PSCtest, A November Nonet. Andrea Dietrich
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Susan Ashley November 26, 2022 at 7:40 AM Dear Curtis, your poem is so beautiful. I love your contentment in November, but yet, how you look forward to turning the page of December to new beginnings. "November, so melodic" - your imagery is so eloquent. Congratulations for your excellent win in Andrea's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Curtis Johnson November 26, 2022 at 7:47 AM Hi, Susan. You are so generous and kind. Thank you.

Andrea Dietrich November 21, 2022 at 3:55 PM I really like this one a lot. And the way your broke it into stanzas was sure original! Congrats on second place, of which I had only 8 or 9 Curtis Johnson November 23, 2022 at 9:49 PM Thank you, Andrea. Happy Thanksgiving.

Jim Slaughter November 8, 2022 at 11:55 AM This piece is very "calming", Curtis. "Breathe the season's poise"...I like that. Curtis Johnson November 10, 2022 at 2:20 AM Hi, Jim. I greatly admire a compliment like that. I pray that a 'spirit of calm' will sweep across America and the world.