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Autumn Haiku

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
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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George Avatar
June 4, 2022 at 4:04 AM
Fabulous series of haikus on Autumn, Tom . Loved all, especially the one on Halloween
Kauffman Avatar
May 18, 2020 at 11:59 AM
Tom, another great string of haikus! You have captured all the wonderful qualities of the autumn season. Well done. Congratulations! Over Fork Over!
Cunningham Avatar
May 18, 2020 at 5:04 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
Kalyanasundaram  Avatar
October 24, 2018 at 7:48 PM
All the haiku lines are great. Best wishes.
Cunningham Avatar
October 25, 2018 at 2:32 AM
Thank you very much Kaa Na, happy that you enjoyed it. Regards. Tom.
Kiser Avatar
October 1, 2018 at 6:06 AM
Fabulous imagery in this poem, Tom. You've pointed out all of the best of Fall/Autumn. Well penned.
Cunningham Avatar
October 1, 2018 at 10:11 AM
Thank you very much M.L. , I do enjoy the autumn season, so colourful. Tom
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 20, 2018 at 9:19 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.
Cunningham Avatar
September 20, 2018 at 9:44 AM
Thank you very much Darlene, I'm happy that you enjoyed it. I hope you are we'll. Tom
Doll Avatar
September 18, 2018 at 4:23 PM
Hi Tom, great haiku string. Congrats on your POTD.~Warren
Cunningham Avatar
September 18, 2018 at 4:28 PM
Thank you very much Warren. I'm glad you liked it. Tom
Dietrich Avatar
September 16, 2018 at 8:17 PM
I see this Fall series got POTD! BIG Congrats to you, Tom!!
Cunningham Avatar
September 16, 2018 at 11:57 PM
Thank you very much Andrea. Tom
Trim Avatar
September 16, 2018 at 8:54 AM
A belated congratulations on POTD Tom, well done
Cunningham Avatar
September 16, 2018 at 9:02 AM
Thank you Nick.Got a bad feeling we are going to pay dearly for the summer we just had . Tom
Haight Avatar
September 14, 2018 at 7:52 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 :)
Cunningham Avatar
September 15, 2018 at 2:49 AM
Thank you very much Sandra, It's indeed a great honour. Autumn season is a great inspiration for us poets. Tom
Salehi Avatar
September 14, 2018 at 1:23 PM
Spring is gone, summer is past... Autumn is falling faster and fast... a nice string of haikus...
Cunningham Avatar
September 14, 2018 at 1:48 PM
Thank you very much Pashang. Regards. Tom
One Avatar
September 14, 2018 at 9:11 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..
Cunningham Avatar
September 14, 2018 at 9:48 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
Allison Avatar
September 14, 2018 at 5:57 AM
What a stunning string of haiku Tom, many congratulations on your POTD:-) Hugs Jan xx
Cunningham Avatar
September 14, 2018 at 6:21 AM
Thank you Jan, I was surprised to get it. Tom
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 14, 2018 at 3:19 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! : )
Cunningham Avatar
September 14, 2018 at 3:28 AM
Thank you so much Connie, I'm happy you enjoyed it. It certainly made my day. Tom
Ashley Avatar
September 13, 2018 at 11:36 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
Cunningham Avatar
September 14, 2018 at 12:16 AM
Thank you Susan, Yes A beautiful season without doubt and some amazing colours. Tom
Michael Avatar
September 13, 2018 at 3:50 PM
Lovely write Tom...Even this birdie looking to spread winds before they freeze...Congratulations...All the best my friend
Cunningham Avatar
September 13, 2018 at 4:00 PM
Thank you very much Arturo Tom
Nicole Avatar
September 13, 2018 at 1:48 PM
Such beautiful images you paint with your words. :) It is that time of year again. Congratulations Tom, on Poem of the Day. ~ Brandy
Cunningham Avatar
September 13, 2018 at 2:14 PM
Thank you very much Brandy, glad that you enjoyed them. Tom
Roper Avatar
September 13, 2018 at 12:16 PM
Wonderful series of Haiku, Paul, Autumn is upon us. Congratulations on POTD..
Cunningham Avatar
September 13, 2018 at 12:46 PM
Thank you Eve, I hope that you are okay. Tom
Smith Avatar
September 13, 2018 at 11:30 AM
A wonderful Haiku string Tom, congratulations...
Cunningham Avatar
September 13, 2018 at 12:45 PM
Thank you very much Charlie. Tom
Gentile Avatar
September 13, 2018 at 9:45 AM
This is just excellent Tom, Congratulations on POTD !!!
Cunningham Avatar
September 13, 2018 at 10:36 AM
Many thanks for the congrats Mike. Tom
Riabi Dziri Avatar
September 13, 2018 at 9:40 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.
Cunningham Avatar
September 13, 2018 at 10:05 AM
Thank you very much Besma, happy you enjoyed it. Tom
Wanter Avatar
September 13, 2018 at 9:33 AM
Congratulations!!
Cunningham Avatar
September 13, 2018 at 10:04 AM
Thank you very much Sunlite. Tom
Messina Avatar
September 13, 2018 at 8:35 AM
Coming back to congratulate you, Tom. A well deserved POTD honor...Charlie
Cunningham Avatar
September 13, 2018 at 10:03 AM
Thank you again Charlie. Tom
May Avatar
September 13, 2018 at 8:23 AM
Beautiful write Tom... Congrats on POTD
Cunningham Avatar
September 13, 2018 at 10:02 AM
Thank you Joseph, glad you liked it. Tom
Doll Avatar
September 13, 2018 at 8:01 AM
Congratulations on POTD, Tom. Well done and well deserved. ~ Warren
Cunningham Avatar
September 13, 2018 at 10:02 AM
Thank you very much Warren. Tom
Pigeon Tart Avatar
September 13, 2018 at 7:35 AM
Good morning Tom! Congratulations on your wonderful potd! xomo <3
Cunningham Avatar
September 13, 2018 at 10:01 AM
Thank you Maureen, it was a lovely surprise to get POTD. Out of the blue. Tom
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