Ah,
Nova, Novem,
November.

You are a

Late-comer,
New-arriver,
Rein-wielder,
Rain-holder,
Leave-taker,
Leaf-taker;

Rouge-maker,
Wine-pourer,
Sky-painter,
Frost-flinger,
Henna-tinter,
Skin-shrinker,
Smoke-breather.

Ah, November.
You make me a

Fleece-seeker,
Sky-drinker,
Hearth-inhaler,
Wine-taster,
Mountain-tracer,
Droplet-needer,
Rein-releaser,
Peace-feaster,
Thanks-giver.
Ah, November.Pictures:
*278 West into Cullman at Holly Pond, Nov 25
*Woodland St. Japanese Maples, Nov 26