November

The air is crisp,

And the breeze is strong

In the tawny November.

The leaves are changing

As are the people

Who cannot help but remember

What has been said

And what has been done

In the past year;

Some was good,

And some was regretful-

Yet many give a cheer

For such a happy time

And a beautiful time,

A time to give thanks 

For all that has been given-

From family to friends

To being alive and awake.

One cannot help but remember

The times with laughs

And those with smiles;

The times with tears

And deep frowns

Which happen once in awhile. 

Family is forever,

Perhaps the first prayer

Of otherwise lonely gratitude;

Friends are strength

And weakness, the true test

Of a friend that is true.

The coolness and the chill

Of the world is in the wind

But not in hearts,

November a time

To make amends 

Or make new starts-

For change and forgiveness,

For happiness and glee-

No better reason to be grateful.

Dreams and goals

And burdens and in-laws

Are but a few handfuls

That can be treasured

And appreciated

And shockingly praised

For at least a while,

For maybe a lifetime

Or maybe just a day.

A time for calm,

A time for fellowship,

And a time for joy,

The cool November

Can warm the shoulder

Of any girl or boy-

No better time 

To remember or give thanks

For toil, confusion, and strife;

Family, friends, and foolishness;

Pride, peace, and patience;

Or simply thought and life. 

Reviews

[Shreyas Tripathy]

I really find it hard to believe that you could put so many thoughts into one poem !! Plus the reference to November made me think it must be about autumn but no ... Wow !
Keep it up !! Cheers !

[Shane Blackheart]

This was a very nice poem, and it stands true. November is a great month. I love autumn and its holidays, Thanksgiving being the perfect time to be thankful for what we have and to forgive others.

[The Fallen]

Amazing poem, It totally expresses Novemeber My favourite month :) Amazing poem. I absolutly loved it!

[Sarah Marie]

wow I did not think this was that good actually...Thanks! November is tied with December and January as being my favorite month.. :)

[The Fallen]

it is very good!!

[Sarah Marie]

lol well thank you! :)

[The Fallen]

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