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Autumn Leaves

Raking leaves in piles Wind comes up and scatters them Will it ever end? Autumn’s labors long Autumn Leaves, a pretty song Sing it while I rake. Neighbor’s solution Do not rake the leaves at all Do not sing the song. Let wind blowing hard Scatter leaves to neighbor’s yard Not to worry now.

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Suzanne Delaney

Date: 11/14/2020 4:59:00 AM

Very clever, just pray for a windy day. Best, SuZ

L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/16/2020 6:41:00 PM

Thanks for your comment. Yep, praying for a windy day!

Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/12/2020 4:49:00 AM

We once lived where the neighbors would blow their leaves into the neighbors yard for them to have to get up. Enjoyed reading your work. Sara

L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/16/2020 6:42:00 PM

I wouldn't do that. Just don't think it's prudent, but it made for a nice line-up of haiku! Thanks for your comment, Sara.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/5/2020 3:17:00 PM

haha, I must be the neighbor you write about. We never rake our leaves. Our neighbors don't either! Everything goes back to earth!!!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/5/2020 3:56:00 PM

Super! I've never been able to figure why leaves are raked as a general rule. Doesn't Mother Nature take care of this???? Thanks for your comment.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 11/5/2020 10:26:00 AM

Hello Limilton Hankins, I do not think that the neighbous will like that . Enjoy your day my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 11/6/2020 12:38:00 PM

Hello Lmlton Hankins, yes the wind does blow the leaves back to where they were. Your welcome my friend. Enjoy your day my friend.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/5/2020 12:19:00 PM

Probably not. But, they can always let the wind blow them back over! LOL Thanks for your comment. I'm glad you read my poem.