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autumn

time for warmer clothes 
for frost could pay a visit 
autumn days are here 

colder days approaching 
trees slowly shedding their leaves 
hibernating creatures 

autumn's demise 
welcomes winter's arrival 
bids summer goodbye

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Kim Rodrigues Date: 10/5/2024 7:59:00 PM Congrats on POTW! Still warmish here. Login to Reply John Read Date: 10/6/2024 1:43:00 AM Thank you Kim the weather's not that cold here in London.

Constance La France Date: 10/1/2024 5:52:00 AM John, beautiful haikus and congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE WEEK honor, well done, Constance Login to Reply John Read Date: 10/1/2024 10:35:00 AM Thank you Constance I now feel like a poet. Lol xx

Brandy Nicole Date: 9/29/2024 4:14:00 PM ' trees slowly shedding their leaves. ' Before this happens, they change into many vibrant colors. So beautiful, indeed. Autumn has arrived, which means cooler temps and warm blankets. Congratulations John, on Poem of the Week. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy Login to Reply John Read Date: 9/30/2024 10:46:00 AM Thank you Brandy keep warm sweetheart. X

Benjamin Bartley Date: 9/29/2024 9:44:00 AM Congrats on your POTW. Nicely written. Thanks for sharing. Login to Reply John Read Date: 9/29/2024 9:48:00 AM Thank you Benjamin for your visit and comment.

Paula Goldsmith Date: 9/29/2024 8:11:00 AM Back with Congratulations on your POTW win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful "autumn" Haiku writes again. Have a blessed day writing away with your win.................. Login to Reply John Read Date: 9/29/2024 8:36:00 AM Thank you Paula, it was a unexpected surprise have a lovely day.

Karen Jones Date: 9/29/2024 6:20:00 AM Congrats on your potw! Login to Reply John Read Date: 9/29/2024 6:31:00 AM Thank you Karen it was a surprise.

Maria Williams Date: 9/29/2024 5:03:00 AM Hi John, congratulations on your POTW and your magnificent Haiku garland, depicting the exit of Autumn. Here in Australia our seasons as you know are upside down - Literally, and we are in Spring (one of your favourite seasons) and heading towards Summer. Hope the rain goes away in London. Maria Login to Reply John Read Date: 9/29/2024 5:16:00 AM Thank you Maria, I not to clever writing Haikus so it's come as a big surprise.

Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 9/29/2024 4:17:00 AM Hello John, Congratulations and what a a great honor to be POTW and so well deserved for wonderful Haikus about the best season of the year. - Blessings, My Friend, Daniel Login to Reply John Read Date: 9/29/2024 5:18:00 AM Thank you Daniel, it did surprise me being picked for POTW.

Beryl Edmonds Date: 9/29/2024 2:02:00 AM Brother John, how wonderful to see you receiving the honour of poem of the week, congratulations… Sis Beryl Login to Reply John Read Date: 9/29/2024 11:37:00 AM Thank you sister Beryl, I was surprised as I find Haikus hard to do.

Tom Cunningham Date: 9/29/2024 1:31:00 AM You captured autumn well John, my favourite season without a doubt. Congratulations to you on the honour of POTW. Tom Login to Reply John Read Date: 9/29/2024 11:44:00 AM Thank you Tom, I was surprised at being chosen for POTW, maybe one day I'll be a poet lol.

Karen Croft Date: 9/28/2024 6:04:00 AM Beautiful haiku, my favorite season! Login to Reply John Read Date: 9/28/2024 6:19:00 AM Thank you Karen Autumn and spring are my favourite seasons. God bless you.

Jim Slaughter Date: 9/27/2024 10:02:00 AM And it can never come too soon for me. My favorite season. Great piece, John. Login to Reply John Read Date: 9/27/2024 11:09:00 AM Thank you Jim, it's been raining all day in London, how's it been where you are.

Peonieslore xo Date: 9/24/2024 1:41:00 PM Such poise autumn haikus .. i especially enjoyed the 3rd one :p Login to Reply John Read Date: 9/25/2024 4:42:00 AM Thank you for your visit and comment Peonieslore.

Andrea Dietrich Date: 9/24/2024 12:56:00 PM I like your little set too, John. Login to Reply John Read Date: 9/24/2024 1:13:00 PM Thank you Andrea I do find Haikus a struggle. Enjoy your day God bless you.

Paula Goldsmith Date: 9/24/2024 12:19:00 PM I enjoyed reading your wonderful "autumn" Haiku writes. I am glad the hot summer is almost over. "Good Luck" Have a beautiful day writing away............... Login to Reply John Read Date: 9/24/2024 1:12:00 PM Thank you Paula for your time and comment God bless you.

Constance La France Date: 9/24/2024 12:04:00 PM John, love your haikus, Constance Login to Reply John Read Date: 9/24/2024 1:10:00 PM Thank you Constance I'm still learning to write Haikus one day I'll get there lol.

Beryl Edmonds Date: 9/23/2024 7:38:00 PM A wonderful trio of Haiku brother John. At autumn’s demise winter resides… Sis Beryl Login to Reply John Read Date: 9/24/2024 1:47:00 AM Hi sister Beryl, I'm not to clever regarding Haikus,just wrote it for the poetry contest,although I never do any good in them lol.

Miranda Hawley Date: 9/23/2024 6:25:00 PM I am still yearning for time at the pool. I had to get out a cardigan this morning and I cried a little bit. Autumn's demise, is a great description of what winter is. Good job. Login to Reply John Read Date: 9/24/2024 1:50:00 AM It's cold in London today time to sort out my winter clothes,thank you for your visit and comment Miranda.