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day and night equal
the autumnal equinox ~
autumn now begins
          
squirrels gather nuts
store food for the coming months ~
winter approaching
           
evergreens stay green
deciduous change colour~
hues of red and gold
          
a weaker sunlight
chlorophyll stops producing ~
hibernation state
          
crops are now ready
summer sun has ripened them~
the harvest begins
          ~
a bright harvest moon
provides light for the farmers~
extra production
          
the fall migration
birds head for warmer climates ~
before the first frosts
          
halloween looming
farmers harvesting pumpkins ~
ghoulish faces glow
          
the fall or autumn
display amazing colours
both one and the same


Written 9th of November  2018

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Valsa George

Date: 6/4/2022 4:04:00 AM

Fabulous series of haikus on Autumn, Tom . Loved all, especially the one on Halloween

Sam Kauffman

Date: 5/18/2020 11:59:00 AM

Tom, another great string of haikus! You have captured all the wonderful qualities of the autumn season. Well done. Congratulations! Over Fork Over!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/18/2020 5:04:00 PM

Thank you Sam, I must admit it's my favourite season, I don't mind the chill, Celtic blood lol. Over Fork Over. Tom

Kaa Na Kalyanasundaram

Date: 10/24/2018 7:48:00 PM

All the haiku lines are great. Best wishes.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/25/2018 2:32:00 AM

Thank you very much Kaa Na, happy that you enjoyed it. Regards. Tom.

M. L. Kiser

Date: 10/1/2018 6:06:00 AM

Fabulous imagery in this poem, Tom. You've pointed out all of the best of Fall/Autumn. Well penned.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/1/2018 10:11:00 AM

Thank you very much M.L. , I do enjoy the autumn season, so colourful. Tom

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 9/20/2018 9:19:00 AM

Hello Tom, wow! you did a great job on this poem. I felt like i was on a walk in this scene as i was reading. have a nice day my friend.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/20/2018 9:44:00 AM

Thank you very much Darlene, I'm happy that you enjoyed it. I hope you are we'll. Tom

Warren Doll

Date: 9/18/2018 4:23:00 PM

Hi Tom, great haiku string. Congrats on your POTD.~Warren

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/18/2018 4:28:00 PM

Thank you very much Warren. I'm glad you liked it. Tom

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/16/2018 8:17:00 PM

I see this Fall series got POTD! BIG Congrats to you, Tom!!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/16/2018 11:57:00 PM

Thank you very much Andrea. Tom

Nick Trim

Date: 9/16/2018 8:54:00 AM

A belated congratulations on POTD Tom, well done

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/16/2018 9:02:00 AM

Thank you Nick.Got a bad feeling we are going to pay dearly for the summer we just had . Tom

Sandra Haight

Date: 9/14/2018 7:52:00 PM

Such a well-written string of haikus and a lovely tribute to Autumn, Tom! Congratulations on your poem being honored as Poem of the Day! Sandra :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/15/2018 2:49:00 AM

Thank you very much Sandra, It's indeed a great honour. Autumn season is a great inspiration for us poets. Tom

Pashang Salehi

Date: 9/14/2018 1:23:00 PM

Spring is gone, summer is past... Autumn is falling faster and fast... a nice string of haikus...

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/14/2018 1:48:00 PM

Thank you very much Pashang. Regards. Tom

Silent One

Date: 9/14/2018 9:11:00 AM

Lovely imagery, I have not seen any squirrels yet.. Around here it is only the Grey ones now.. Third haiku is my fave.. Congrats on POTD..

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/14/2018 9:48:00 AM

Thanks S.O. , only greys around here too, you might have to go to Scotland now, the only place I've seen them. Tom

Jan Allison

Date: 9/14/2018 5:57:00 AM

What a stunning string of haiku Tom, many congratulations on your POTD:-) Hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/14/2018 6:21:00 AM

Thank you Jan, I was surprised to get it. Tom

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 9/14/2018 3:19:00 AM

I love all the colors and flavors in your beautiful autumn haiku poem Tom. Congratulations on having it deservedly honored with POTD my friend! : )

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/14/2018 3:28:00 AM

Thank you so much Connie, I'm happy you enjoyed it. It certainly made my day. Tom

Susan Ashley

Date: 9/13/2018 11:36:00 PM

A lovely string of haiku extolling the beauty of Autumn.. Congratulations, Tom, on your wonderful and well deserved recognition with POTD honors for your awesome poem.. Warmest wishes my friend.. ~Susan

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/14/2018 12:16:00 AM

Thank you Susan, Yes A beautiful season without doubt and some amazing colours. Tom

Arturo Michael

Date: 9/13/2018 3:50:00 PM

Lovely write Tom...Even this birdie looking to spread winds before they freeze...Congratulations...All the best my friend

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/13/2018 4:00:00 PM

Thank you very much Arturo Tom

Brandy Nicole

Date: 9/13/2018 1:48:00 PM

Such beautiful images you paint with your words. :) It is that time of year again. Congratulations Tom, on Poem of the Day. ~ Brandy

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/13/2018 2:14:00 PM

Thank you very much Brandy, glad that you enjoyed them. Tom

Eve Roper

Date: 9/13/2018 12:16:00 PM

Wonderful series of Haiku, Paul, Autumn is upon us. Congratulations on POTD..

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/13/2018 12:46:00 PM

Thank you Eve, I hope that you are okay. Tom

Charlie Smith

Date: 9/13/2018 11:30:00 AM

A wonderful Haiku string Tom, congratulations...

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/13/2018 12:45:00 PM

Thank you very much Charlie. Tom

Mike Gentile

Date: 9/13/2018 9:45:00 AM

This is just excellent Tom, Congratulations on POTD !!!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/13/2018 10:36:00 AM

Many thanks for the congrats Mike. Tom

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 9/13/2018 9:40:00 AM

A wonderful string of gems in the shape of Haiku! Enjoyed reading! Congratulations Tom on your POTD! A well earned recognition! My deepest regards. Stay blessed.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/13/2018 10:05:00 AM

Thank you very much Besma, happy you enjoyed it. Tom