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Autumn Memory

Autumn saunters in
Silent as a new spring breeze
Stirring fallen leaves
Blanketing a cold worn earth
A year of greenery molted

Brisk wind dips treetops
Naked arms stretch fractious
Shivering in the chill
Creaking, groaning with cold ache
Arthritis here now till spring

Copyright © 2010 By Caryl S. Muzzey

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Eiken Laan

January 7, 2011 at 8:06 AM

Caryl, Beautiful imagery of autumn, wonderful.

Sara Kendrick

December 30, 2010 at 2:20 PM

This one reads like a winner to me..I don't know if the contest has been judged or not..I missed this one I guess..I like the last line..Would not have thought of using that word "Arthritis"...Your presence at my work lifted my spirits...Sara

Poet Destroyer A

November 14, 2010 at 1:31 AM

enjoyed your double tanka, good luck in the contest,..p.d.

M.I.A .

November 5, 2010 at 6:26 PM

Lovely! you do have great descriptions. Good luck on the contest and thanks for leaving a comment

Carolyn Devonshire

November 5, 2010 at 8:13 AM

Fall does "saunter in" silently at first, and then the breezes whip up the leaves. Great images of fall, Caryl, and I wish you success in Amy's contest. Hope the arthritis isn't too bad, though. Cold weather makes all our old wounds feel sore again. Love, Carolyn

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

November 5, 2010 at 7:43 AM

Super entry Caryl.. good luck my friend as this one should do very well.. it breathes Autumn in every line and is very visual.. enjoy a happy weekend..with luv..