"It is not love that begs for such reprieves,"
Petunias In November
By Rhina P. Espaillat 

"Men carving snow birds, seals, caribou"
Feeding Ducks,  Grey November
by Lyn Lifshin

"Players who slip into our dreams with whispers just before dawn"
 Los Huesos
(the bones)
by Charles P. Ries

"The night is harsh, the wind is hard"
Winter's Hope
by Aurora Antonovic

"The last leaves whisper"
Autumn to Winter
By E.W. Richardson
&
"The eternal cycle of the seasons"
What The Leaves Told Me
By E.W. Richardson

"We bury our dead"
Where the Mallow Grows
by Sharmagne Leland-St. John

"A whisper of yellow leaves"
Indian Summer
by Deborah Russell

"Boughs bend to shut out the wind"
Autumn Haiku
By Judith K. Witherow

FINISHING LINES
By: Ellaraine Lockie
Review By: Charles P. Ries

At Quill and Parchment we are always happy to explore many cultures through poetry, short stories, songs, or articles.  Thus we share with you Ricardo J. Salvadore's in depth article on the Dia de Los Muertos celebrations.
What Do Mexicans Celebrate On The Day Of The Dead?
By Ricardo J. Salvador

One of my favourite ways to start using turkey leftovers in a hearty breakfast menu.
Turkey Hash
from the kitchen of Sharmagne Leland-St. John

This old fashioned, easy to make pie, will stick to your ribs as you disguise the leftover turkey!
Turkey Pot Pie
from the kitchen of Sharmagne Leland-St. John

This seasonal treat can be served as a dessert, as a tea-time treat or as a sandwich with left over turkey!
Persimmon Bread
from the kitchen of Sharmagne Leland St. John