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A Change of Seasons

Persuaded by time,

clothed in rust, night reveals a

lonely Halloween...

Illusions of my childhood

drift away with falling leaves

nostalgiaseasonstanka

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Andrea Dietrich

December 28, 2014 at 11:40 PM

the turning point of this one is just wonderfully nostalgic. congrats for your win, Carrie.

Sandra Haight

December 28, 2014 at 9:21 PM

Carrie, congratulations on your top win for this lovely, nostalgic poem...wonderful last two lines. Hugs, Sandra

Tim Ryerson

December 28, 2014 at 2:40 AM

Every line a gem...Congrats and Happy New Year my friend! 'Persuaded by time?' WOW...

Maurice Yvonne

December 27, 2014 at 7:32 PM

Congratulations on your win!

Maurice Yvonne

December 27, 2014 at 7:30 PM

WoW, Carrie, A Fav.

Jan Allison

December 27, 2014 at 12:51 PM

many congrats on your top spot with this little beauty:-) Hugs jan xx

John Lawless

December 27, 2014 at 12:11 PM

Carrie, love that opening line....the not so gentle persuasion of time. Congrats on the top spot, well deserved.

Poet Destroyer A

December 27, 2014 at 9:47 AM

Carrie, Congratulations on your top win, in my Autumn Night's contest. A blessing it is to be back. I love nothing more than a free feeling of falling leaves drifting away at night. Thank you for the supporting one of my many soup contest. Stop by my latest blog "Together Alone" if you'd like. No problem if you don't have time. Just take this time and enjoy your win... LOVE LINDA

Debbie Guzzi

October 29, 2012 at 8:59 AM

Hey Carrie me too about the nature of the pivot in tanka it is similiar to the cut..the related but step away movement in scene or thought in haiku, thank Su for bringing the poetic vehicle to out attention! HUGS HUGS Light & Love

Anne-Lise Andresen

October 24, 2012 at 3:19 PM

Contest results .... you won, congratulations. oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Andrea Dietrich

October 24, 2012 at 3:17 PM

this is fantabulous, CArrie. So good to see one of your poems on a winners' list. I have not seen you much lately. A most well deserved win!

Carol Sunshine Brown

October 24, 2012 at 5:57 AM

Congratulations on your placement in Nathan's "Tanka (Season)" contest Carrie. Love, Carol

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

October 24, 2012 at 4:47 AM

Congratulations on your win Carrie I love the way this finishes the last two lines are brilliant xx

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

October 23, 2012 at 11:53 PM

CONGRATS CARRIE ON A SUPERB SECOND PLACE SWEET SUCCESS FOR LOVELY LINES LUV ..

Poet Destroyer A

October 23, 2012 at 6:47 PM

Carrie, CONGRATULATIONS !!! :-) enjoyed your wonderful poem in Nathan's "Tanka (Season)" contest... take care~xox~PD

Sara Kendrick

October 23, 2012 at 5:24 PM

Great creative work..Congrats on your win..Sara

Black Eyed Susan

October 16, 2012 at 7:41 AM

Beautiful tanka! those 2 last lines - so powerful and sad...good luck in the contest :)

Kathryn Collins

October 13, 2012 at 8:05 AM

Hi Carrie - Such a unique look at life's seasons is a delight. Kathy

Anne-Lise Andresen

October 13, 2012 at 4:34 AM

A lovely poem Carrie. - Have a nice weekend. - oxox love Anne-Lise :)

Rachel St.Cross

October 12, 2012 at 8:11 PM

‡ Seasons Change, Like A Song From 'Expose' Back In The 80's, Dear Beautiful Carrie. Time Does Often Reveal Things We Once Thought Not. Homecoming Has Always Brought About These Beautiful Images Of Queens. You Are So Gifted. So Very Rare. So Beautiful. Have A Joyful Evening, And I Loved Your Poem. Love, Rachel ‡