Sunday, November 20, 2011

"NOVEMBER"





November comes

And November goes,






With the last red berries

And the first white snows.





With night coming early,

And dawn coming late,




And ice in the bucket

And frost by the gate.





The fires burn

And the kettles sing,




And earth sinks to rest

Until next spring.


A poem by Elizabeth Coatsworth

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Sarah
Sarah

The summer we married, my husband was in graduate school, and I was employed as a teacher. We took a portion of our savings that summer and purchased a sailboat. We christened our Catalina 22, “Hyacinths For The Soul” after Saadi’s poem. Our "Hyacinths" provided years of pleasure.

31 comments:

  1. A beautiful poem and lovely images!
    I know all about ice in the pail - and it isn't a wine bucket that's full of ice, but the chickens' water pail that is frozen solid!

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  2. Beautiful poem and fall decor, Sarah! Happy Thanksgiving!...Christine

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  3. Hello Sarah,
    wonderful words and wonderful mosaics. Thank you for this sweet post.
    Best greetings, Johanna

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  4. Colourful seasonal mosaics enhanced by a delightful poem, what a lovely start to the week.
    Hope your's is grand.

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  5. I love the poem and great colors! Happy Thanksgiving Week Sarah-enjoy:@)

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  6. Sarah, I love that poem by Elizabeth Coatsworth. Thank you for sharing your beautiful photos. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!

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  7. Such lovely poem and the mosaics are just fabulous. Have a fine week.

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  8. Love this time of year - beautiful fall colors and promises of spring to come!
    xo Cathy

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  9. Great poem, lovely photos, I am sad to see Autumn leaving us.....dreading the winter.....but Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. xo

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  10. Very nice photocollage! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

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  11. Hi lovely lady.
    This was a great poem, your photos are beautiful. I would like to thank you so much for your sweet comments on my new tablescape for Thanksgiving.
    I hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
    XXOO Diane

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  12. Hi Sarah, Such a lovely poem and mosaics for the season. Wishing you and your family all the best as you prepare for this Thanksgiving.

    LOL,
    Emily

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  13. Sarah,
    Many blessings have come to me from Hyacinths For The Soul this past year as I entered into the Land of Blog. May you have a blessed Thanksgiving, dear friend!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  14. Gorgeous photos Sarah!
    Love the pewter compote and that sweet squirrel.
    Have a great week!
    xox
    Alison

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  15. Love the poem! The mosaics are beautiful too :)

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  16. First time I have heard this poem...love all of your November vignettes. Glad you got to see Chenonceau...such a fairy tale chateau. Wishing you a perfectly wonderful Thanksgiving.

    Jermaine

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  17. Lovely poem and beautiful mosaics. I hope you and your family have a Happy Thanksgiving!

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  18. Beautiful poem, gorgeous tablescapes. Thanks so much for joining TTT. Happy Thanksgiving. Hugs, Marty

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  19. So pretty! It seems like November has just flown by. Hope you and your family have a Happy Thanksgiving!

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  20. Hi Sarah,
    Lovely photos.. always love seeing the pretties all around your home. Thank you for sharing my friend. Have a Blssed Thanksgving. Oh...you have a package coming your way! Warm Hugs...Linda

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  21. Wonderful and a Happy Thanksgiving to you!

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  22. I loved this Sarah! Happy Thanksgiving. Enjoy the day. xo

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  23. Many Blessings to you and your love ones this Thanksgiving..Hugs and smiles Gloria

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  24. Hi Sarah .. Thank You for sharing your beautiful poem and lovely montage of seasonal pictures.. They really portray the spirit of the Thanksgiving season.... Please do stop by and visit me at " The Grand Lady " for a Tuesday Teatime chat.... Hugs

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  25. Hi Sarah~ Love your poem and your wonderful mosaics! It's hard to believe November is almost over. Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving!

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  26. Wishing you a beautiful and joyful Thanksgiving, Sarah!

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  27. What a lovely post, Sarah! I'm wishing you a blessed Thanksgiving!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  28. Oh my goodness, Sarah! So many pretty, PRETTY treasures & showcased beautifully, too! LOVE that velvet pumpkin!

    Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, my friend,
    fondly,
    Rett

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