November for Beginners!

November for Beginners

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BY RITA DOVE

Snow would be the easy

way out—that softening

sky like a sigh of relief

at finally being allowed

to yield. No dice.

We stack twigs for burning

in glistening patches

but the rain won’t give.

So we wait, breeding

mood, making music

of decline. We sit down

in the smell of the past

and rise in a light

that is already leaving.

We ache in secret,

memorizing

a gloomy line

or two of German.

When spring comes

we promise to act

the fool. Pour,

rain! Sail, wind,

with your cargo of zithers!

 

This Poem is a great poem to get you in the Fall spirit. This is one of my favorite times of the year. I feel like this poem is giving us a insight if what Fall is going to look like. A lot of spirit and a lot of people getting ready for the holidays. 

Readers Activity

Draw a picture of what you think Fall is? Write a poem that goes wth your picture. 

Readers Response

What is your favorite time of the year? 

What is the best thing about Fall?

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