November

November is a photographer

dressed in brown,

Taking images of

Trees bare and grass sere,

Lost twilight and

day’s bleak sun,

Squirrels hoarding acorns,

Geese veering south.

Cornucopias of apples, tangerines,

ears of corn, of squash,

Crock of savory chicken soup,

compote of champagne pears.

Remembering

Past heroes of peace, of war,

Pioneer valor,

Pilgrim gratitude.

Wilma Gundy