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A Double Handful of Haiku: Good-Bye To Summer

As seasons change we
Watch in awe as Nature works
Her silent wonders

On summer mornings
All the world is bright and fresh
And brimming with life

A fickle lover
Summer steals a kiss then runs
Straight to arms of Fall

Indian Summer
Autumn nervous in the wings
Tough act to follow

Seasonal job ad
Summer tenure ending soon
Needed temp for Fall

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Christina Bowring

Date: 11/3/2023 10:27:00 AM

Such a lovely set of Haiku poems Jim. Love all your skilled, chosen words to describe so much. ‘Her silent wonders’ ‘ Straight to arms of fall’. Wonderful. They all fir perfectly together. Really enjoyed reading them. Thank you for sharing. Blessings to you. :):)

Jim Slaughter
Date: 11/3/2023 10:31:00 AM

Thank you, Christina.

Ink Empress

Date: 10/30/2023 12:29:00 AM

“ Summer steals a kiss then runs” what a line that is! So creative and imaginative! One i havent read ever anywhere else! So unique and refreshing! I absolutely love the way your haiku chain flows so seamlessly! Brilliant! And so moving! Pleasure reading your work

Jim Slaughter
Date: 10/30/2023 10:53:00 AM

Thank you so much.