A Change of Season - a Haiku

golden leaves flutter
flapping black wings fill the sky
and summer is gone

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009



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Date: 3/22/2021 9:07:00 PM
Lovely, Elaine. Congrats on top win ~
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Elaine George
Date: 3/26/2021 7:07:00 PM
Thank you so much Lynn. I see you are also Canadian.
Date: 1/11/2021 6:55:00 PM
Two words I love flapping and flutter....Congrats on your win Elaine :)
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Date: 1/15/2021 3:26:00 AM
Thank you for your much appreciated comments, Carol. ~ Elaine
Date: 1/11/2021 2:34:00 PM
Very lovely, Elaine. I love the contrast between the "flutter" of leaves - so soft - and the power of "flapping" wings as summer flies! This is so beautifully composed. Congratulations on your win!
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Elaine George
Date: 1/15/2021 3:24:00 AM
Thank you for your much appreciated comments, Sam. ~ Elaine
Date: 1/11/2021 1:14:00 PM
perfect for the transition of the seasons, many congrats on your top spot;-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 1/15/2021 3:21:00 AM
Thank you for your kind comments, Jan...MUCH APPRECIATED.
Date: 9/9/2009 8:01:00 AM
So much depth in just three lines. This is wonderful!!! It's so good to have you back at The Soup sharing your talent with us. Keep up the good writing. Did I tell you I dusted off my novel and started working on it again? Your dedication to yours was my motivation. Thank you. Karen
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Date: 9/8/2009 5:33:00 PM
IT GOES just that quick too!Lovely poem Elaine! Thank you for your comments on my harvest Haiku also! It is greatly appreciated! ~Trudy~
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Date: 9/7/2009 7:02:00 PM
Such a beautiful way to end a season......and also a poem! Great job, Elaine! ~ Love, Carrie
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Date: 9/6/2009 5:13:00 AM
Yes! I can see and am beginning to feel it. Wisconsin is seeing the end of the summer. Great job! ~Joseph
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Date: 9/6/2009 12:17:00 AM
One for the favourites Elaine.Rgds Brian & thanks for your kind words and encoragement & comments today
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Date: 9/5/2009 11:55:00 PM
Sad but true Elaine.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome blog comments today.
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Date: 9/5/2009 6:16:00 PM
love the movement! love the color!...jim
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Date: 9/5/2009 6:02:00 PM
i love that huge fluttering flock. it seems so congregational for the birds. nice thought. jhl
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Date: 9/5/2009 12:07:00 PM
Yes summer is about gone, it won't be long. Sincerely Moses
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Date: 9/5/2009 11:39:00 AM
Lovely image, Love the middle line...Raul
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Date: 9/5/2009 11:19:00 AM
Very descriptive Haiku. I can feel fall in the air and the chill of winter coming on. Sara
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Date: 9/5/2009 11:00:00 AM
Hello dear Elaine Love your Hiku! Autumn such a inspiring time of year. Just beautiful hon. Thanks for your warm comments smile....Take care Love Light Truth Patricia
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Date: 9/5/2009 10:54:00 AM
Elaine how are you dear - This is truly wonderful - Elaine thank you for all the support over the years - you have been very dear to me - You truly are my friend for life Elaine - God Bless, mj
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