Autumn Beckons At the End of a Summer Affair

Autumn’s leaves fall and 
The wind pushes through the branches
That sift the sunlight

Casting shadows upon
Their dreamy moonlike skin, soft
And damp like dewdrops

And their lips, the
Color of crimson twilight,
Kiss their long farewell
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Martin Avatar
January 5, 2017 at 1:23 PM
Congrats on your win Jennifer! :-)
Singh Avatar
January 5, 2017 at 2:45 AM
MMagnificent imagery! Congrats!
Krampe Avatar
January 4, 2017 at 9:04 PM
Congrats on your win, Jennifer. Love the imagery.
Zink Avatar
January 4, 2017 at 8:27 PM
Congrats on your win! I like this poem a lot!
Dietrich Avatar
August 3, 2012 at 8:25 PM
Astounding imagery in that first one. Loved it.
Andresen Avatar
August 3, 2012 at 12:52 PM
Touching.....do not like long farewell....well done haiku Jennifer. - oxox love // Anne-Lise
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