November is Here
The rush of summer
is fading behind me now
and I find myself
feeling thankful for the dark
slow pace of the winter months
Memories
Pictures on the fridge
bring the past to life again
though I can’t forget
those for whom I’m most thankful
those whose love goes on and on
An Evening Walk
The sky above me
Holds the waxing quarter moon
With Saturn beside
And I walk in the pale light
On this still November eve
A Morning Walk
The conversation
we heard in the rustling leaves
high above our heads
brought us to a hushed silence
as we walked the mountain path
Yet There is Method 
Love these tankas, Tim – full of emotion and the simple beauty imagery of nature.
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Thank you, Matt — I appreciate your comments.
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Really lovely, Tim. I love sharing a bit of your life. My mail comes very late & now in the dark as I walk to get it, there lies that moon & Saturn, just as you wrote, “November eve”!
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Linda, it really was a beautiful evening, wasn’t it? The end of DST always kind of bums me out with the early darkness, but it does have it’s bright spots (pun intended).
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Very nice, Tim. I also give thanks for the slow dark pace to come. I like the mystery of the overhead conversation also. Thanks!
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Thank you, Karen. Outdoors in autumn is a beautiful time!
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“Holds the waxing quarter moon
With Saturn beside”
My favorite!
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Thanks, Linda!
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Lovely. These are my very favorite lines. I’ve heard those conversations!!
“The conversation
we heard in the rustling leaves”
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Mary Lee, normally I prefer a still, quiet walk, but the leaves that day were wonderful!
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Tim, such beautiful images you’ve given us in these poems of gratitude. They are gentle and rich. I love that halfway around the world I’ve seen that same scene from your evening walk with the moon and Saturn.
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Denise, I agree — there’s something about a shared celestial experience that’s special!
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These are really lovely moments captured, Tim. The sky holds the waxing moon is such a beautiful capture, and I too shared the hushed silence along the mountain path.
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It’s wonderful to be outside in the autumn, especially in the early morning or late evening. It’s such a rich season. Thank you for your comments!
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Beautiful tankas, Tim. Good to see you in the forum! It sounds like you’ve enjoyed autumn to its fullest!
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Thanks, Carol. It’s been a busy school year, but this autumn has certainly been something to see and write about!
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I am happy that you’ve been able to enjoy nature in the midst of a busy school year with a change in grade level! I hope that’s going well!
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Each one has such a tiny detail that speaks to November. So beautiful.
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Thank you, Jone!
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All gorgeous, Tim. I am most struck by “November is Here.” I rarely feel thankful for the dark
of the winter months, but you’ve reminded me not to overlook the joys of the slow pace of this period.
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The dark months are hard, but they have their moments. Last night, though, was one of those, “It’s dark already!?” times. Ah, the winter.
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