Sonali Ray
beneath the thinnest yellow light, I sit
relishing its warmth that’s cosier than the wine
mellow and exhilarating,
it is that time of the year again
when the rust-orange splashes gleefully
paves the way to the milk drops
the chill dreary winds replace the pumpkin spiced breeze
mittens, quilts, socks, hood see the daylight
nature draping a misty veil impedes the translucent gold lights
The rake screeching on the pavements peeling the scarlet past
the frosty ground, the dangling icicles, the shivering feeling
assures November is here, at last
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the aroma of hot chocolate prominent
the chill doorknobs, the kettle singing all-day, the glittering water drops on grass blades, the short days and long nights,
the earth wraps itself in a white gown
the fireplace brewing marigold flames
A party time for the families
the chimney smells hot turkey or a chicken croissant
the barbeque emitting smoky fragrance
the empty streets shine on moonlight nights
Sometimes I feel November brings two moons
One shining high above, other coating the ground
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the sizzling cup of hot chocolate resting on the French window
creates a magical mist, I scribble your name
and see it vanish into thin air of Alpine November
the quiet winter sun gradually sets in splashing myriad shades
wintry dusk hurriedly crawls in
the cloudless sky shines in her ebony robe
twinkling galaxy reminds of the stillness
the crackling fireplace heaves embers of hope
let the specks of blazing gold warm the permafrost soul. 💚
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What a lovely and cheerful picture you have painted of the approaching winters…such enticing words, I even forgot I am not much of a winter person….wonderfully penned
Ramya winter’s the best month💚
I just love winters.. Maybe that’s why😀
Awesome dear💚💚💚
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Wonderful.. ..
Thank you so much Sarah
Winters, my favorite! And what imagery you’ve drawn, loved every description. And loved the line – ‘One shining high above, other coating the ground’
In my poem Singapore Lanes, I also talk of the Fireplace. It gives such a cosy feeling that you want the winters to arrive.
Winters are the best.😂💚
Thank you nitika
I love the way you paint pictures with words. I can imagine every scene..
Thank you Jaya Maam.💚💚
Did u really experienced these many things? Wow.. drops on grass blades.. what I’m thinking while writing poems you just forgot yourself and disappear in your thoughts, catch the right words floating around and throw it to us for experiencing your world.. Thanks for letting us in your world of November..😀
My pleasure bro💚💚💚
I’m glad you enjoyed the poem..
Perfect imagery, as usual! You have a way with words.
November indeed is a beautiful month… As we foray into my favorite time of the year, winter. But I’d never thought about it like the way you’ve written… Marvellous! 💚
Winter is everyone’s favourite 💚💚💚 no.matter how chilling it be but there’s a warmth in this season that can give complex to all other seasons😀 thank you Sanjukta for your appreciation💚
Wow… Thoroughly enjoyed the poem. Was reminded of my winter days at Chicago and Kansas… Thanks for making me relive those days virtually.. Awesome Sonali.. 💚💚💚
Thank you, Kirti for your kind words. Am glad that it resonated with you. It’s my favourite season😍
Vivid imagery,Sonali
Thanks, so much ma’am.
You have painted such a beautiful picture for winter with your words that I’m in love with it now! Beautiful it is!💚💚
Thank you, Pooja💚💚 for your wonderful words
Sonali, your poem is brilliantly crafted, all the visual appeal makes me want to taste each flavour of November, especially the hot chocolate and croissant. Lip smackinglicious!!!!
Thanks you Mumtaz😂
Poems on winter and without food, never🤤🤤
Thank you for the apprecuating words💚
Winter is my favourite too. Just loved your imagery as I love to express the same way. So beautiful, I closed my eyes and enjoyed the winters❤️
Thank you so much, Arti for reading and appreciating.
This is so beautifully done. How vividly you have captured the month of November with your words, Sonali Ray! Proud of you.
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Thanks Natasha💚
Such a delightful poem, so picturesque. Loved it.
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