November

by Thomas Hood

(1799-1845)

A note from your friendly back-end creator (Steph) - As this year seems to be capitalizing on the beauty of Autumn everywhere I look, even though the poem itself reflects the feeling just after the leaves fall, I decided to keep the colors going with this image :)

November

No sun - no moon!

No morn - no noon -

No dawn - no dusk - no proper time of day.

No warmth, no cheerfulness, no healthful ease,

No comfortable feel in any member -

No shade, no shine, no butterflies, no bees,

No fruits, no flowers, no leaves, no birds! -

November!

It is ironic then to note that that same month, November, hosts what many regard as the best celebration of the year - Thanksgiving!