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Monday, November 14, 2016

DMC: "November" by Suzy Levinson





NOVEMBER

 When the world's closing in,
way too loud
way too cold
I curl up in my chair,
which is soft
which is old
pull my knees to my chin,
with a book
with a cat
watch the rain as it falls...
pitter-pat
pitter-pat.

© 2016 Suzy Levinson. All rights reserved.


Ann Rider has challenged us to write poems about places of refuge and solace this month. Click HERE for more details.

Post your poem on our November 2016 padlet. All contributions will be included in a wrap-up celebration on Friday, November 25th, and one lucky participant will win a copy of BEFORE MORNING by Joyce Sidman, illustrated by Beth Krommes, courtesy of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Books for Young Readers.






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22 comments:

  1. Michelle Heidenrich BarnesNovember 14, 2016 at 9:19 AM

    I love this, Suzy. Such a simple approach, yet it says so much. There's nothing like a good curling-up place.

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  2. Suzy LevinsonNovember 14, 2016 at 10:50 AM

    Thanks, Michelle! And thanks to Ann Rider for the great interview and prompt. It's a good week to be thinking about places of refuge and solace.

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  3. Jessica BigiNovember 14, 2016 at 2:49 PM

    I love this Suzy the perfect way to spend cold November days
    I love from the 3 line done you can imagine being in this moment as you read the poem :)

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  4. Linda BNovember 14, 2016 at 3:57 PM

    Suzy, this is wonderful, the rhythm and the form, satisfying!

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  5. David McMullinNovember 14, 2016 at 4:02 PM

    Simple with a great rhythm, really nice.

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  6. Buffy SilvermanNovember 14, 2016 at 4:17 PM

    Lovely, Suzy--I was right there with you in that cozy chair!

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  7. Diana MurrayNovember 14, 2016 at 8:08 PM

    Lovely. I always love your poetry, Suzy!

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  8. Liz SteinglassNovember 15, 2016 at 6:15 AM

    Hi Suzy, This is lovely! Yes, we need those cozy places. The rhythm you use here is also quite soothing.

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  9. Suzy LevinsonNovember 15, 2016 at 8:29 AM

    Thanks, Liz! :)

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  10. Karen EastlundNovember 15, 2016 at 11:36 AM

    I agree with all the above. This poem is sweet and pleasing and very cozy. Bravo.

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  11. Bridget MageeNovember 15, 2016 at 12:38 PM

    Brava, Suzy! I've sought the solace of my cozy chair this November, too. =)

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  12. Renee LaTulippeNovember 16, 2016 at 5:32 AM

    This poem is like a big bear hug! Thank you, Suzy!

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  13. Suzy LevinsonNovember 16, 2016 at 11:07 AM

    Aw, thanks, Renee! :)

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  14. Kate O'NeilNovember 16, 2016 at 4:37 PM

    Simply delightful. That's the place to be. And the company to have.

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