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.






22 comments:

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

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  5. Simple with a great rhythm, really nice.

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

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  7. Lovely. I always love your poetry, Suzy!

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

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

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

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

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