Wednesday, November 14, 2012

FALL BACK

artwork: ralph murre


FALL BACK
by Francha Barnard

It is never November OK
To take away my afternoon
And tack it onto morning:
To take away halcyon
And add, instead, efficient.

I know, I know....
The light fits better to the day.
But, still,
You’ve shrouded me in mourning;
You’ve caused a little death.


~ first published in Wisconsin Poets’ Calendar