NOVEMBER EXTRA-
ORDINAIRE
The best November asset
just may
be the ride one gets
when Advent’s cusp is passed
and it’s a downhill thrill
to Christmas day.
A young man,
three years in public service
. . . promoting service . . .
stirred us up
with indiscriminate love affairs,
attracting followers everywhere
and cascading consequences
down to us today.
Never mind the fears that had him treed.
We cling to the news
that he was raised and we were freed
to continue his love story.
And as our November now wears on,
growing its darkness and creepy cold
I question my love affairs.
Are they warm enough? Consequent free?
Do they light up too few?
And whom do I excuse
as too . . . too?
Come in . . . bring some wood for the fire.
We’ll use candles for atmosphere.
And while we’re here
let’s pause.
Honor the mother
who grew that babe
and cradled his desire
to learn to serve.
Y’all come, y’hear.
DRK
3/30/11
leapurr's creepers
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
NOVEMBER BETWEEN REVISITED
Went out to the pool to see,
but the grandchildren hadn’t come today
Instead the sun directed me
to warmed breezes
doing hands free massage
In the background, children’s summer noises
Could I use this stolen time?
Maybe compose a rhyme?
But Mother Nature silenced me
It was her turn
Oh, Mama, do your thing
and continue slowly, please
Was it really that good?
Or do I somehow misremember?
This is, after all, November.
Time to hunker down
build a fire and await
the first snowfall
Gatherings for the holidays
Is it too early to decorate?
Will it be that great
or do I misanticipate?
This is, after all, still just November.
DRK
6/11/11
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
NOVEMBER REVISITED
Today’s array
of browns and grays
rouses memories
of teenage hunting days --
a few pheasants in the weeds,
but mostly cottontails
darting through the brush.
And all the while my buddies and I
harbored dreams of
something WILD.
Above in V’s
ducks and geese took their November leaves --
to exchange icing ponds and chilling air
for exotic who-knows-wheres.
They traveled fast
they traveled high,
like hell-bent SSTs.
We could but stare --
their reach, so far beyond our ken
or youthful hunting expertise.
But any day that we were there,
eager for what came our way,
trophies were bagged,
dragged home and magnified
in the stories we shaped
and would recall.
November, the perfect loom
to weave warp against woof,
imagination and a zest for living,
against autumns coarser fibers.
DRK
6/11/10
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
NOVEMBER
BETWEEN
Monday, November 11, 2024
among others.
Christmas will have its due.
Monday, November 4, 2024
PLANET CWK
Not yet a star
But orbiting
Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Jesse Eisenberg
A celebrity overload
Milling at the Broad
Zaha Hadid’s art museum
Contemporary
Dramatic
Now hosting Lex Luthor's party
A benefit for the library
It's Metropolis, of course
Carole’s Cocktail dress
Urban chic
Whoa! Get this pic!
In one room
Batman! Superman! Lois Lane!
Did you see the invitation? Did you RSVP?
An open call in the paper
Applications, head shots,
Notices for fitting and two nights of shooting
300 extras at check-in . . . waiting
Paperwork, wardrobe, makeup, hair
Shuttle buses, security
Standing, lots of standing, . . . , behind the magic
Cameras trailing multiple techs
Makeup crews circling, refreshing that special look
Catered food — Movie scene?
Or are we being served?
A senator’s cameo for Debbie Stabenow
Carole stands in to prep the show
“Ladder! Adjust that light!”
Good position by the door
Party guests arriving in style
Maserati, Rolls, Alfa Romeo
All made the cut
Two guys hose the street
Bruce Wayne rushes through
Wonder Woman, his quest
The paparazzi press
And point
Cameras, microphones
The whole bit
Hollywood in East Lansing
And on our movie extra
Shining stars
Happy birthday
From one of your many moons
DRK
11/4/14