november arrives

woke up in Hancock
this morning
heavy frost
cold house
have to get to work

landscape has a
november quality
sunlight’s low sharp sheen
metallic glints
copper, silver, brass

worked all day
at my desk overlooking Cadillac
children on the playground
at the Y enjoying
the afternoon

day of the dead
ofrenda at
Chocolatte
a solemn quality
house is listed