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Autumn's Death

The bear called winter
Crouches, waiting to advance
Silently it preys
Upon a hapless autumn
Conquering a season spent

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Matthew Anish

October 12, 2011 at 5:20 PM

You stuck right to the form - which I feel is all to the good. Thank you for your kind words.Peace & Blessings Matthew Anish

Bob Quigley

October 13, 2011 at 10:48 AM

Glad you liked it Matthew. Thanks

Nick Bagnall

September 26, 2011 at 8:17 AM

Nice point of view, congrats on the win.

Bob Quigley

September 26, 2011 at 9:34 AM

Thank you Nick

Carol Sunshine Brown

September 25, 2011 at 3:32 PM

Congratulations on your win in Brian Strand's "Fall Your Choice" contest Bob. Love, Carol

Bob Quigley

September 25, 2011 at 4:07 PM

Thanks Carol

Andrea Dietrich

September 24, 2011 at 12:24 AM

I LOVE this one of winter personified. It's great big cruel white bear!!

Bob Quigley

September 24, 2011 at 10:31 AM

Appreciate your comments Andrea. Thank you

Joyce Johnson

September 24, 2011 at 12:01 AM

Very cleverly penned. Congratulations Bob. Joyce

Bob Quigley

September 24, 2011 at 10:31 AM

Thanks Joyce

Kim Merryman

September 23, 2011 at 9:47 PM

Congrats on your win, Bob. I knew this was a winner! Kim

Bob Quigley

September 23, 2011 at 11:51 PM

Thanks for the kind words Kim

Connie Marcum Wong

September 23, 2011 at 9:26 PM

Bob, an ingenious way to introduce the winter season with this terrific Tanka! Congratulations on your top honors. Well placed. Blessings, Connie

Bob Quigley

September 23, 2011 at 11:52 PM

Your comments are much appreciated Connie

Ralph Taylor

September 23, 2011 at 7:14 PM

Congrats on 1st place, Bob. Excellent tanka. Nice going. Ralph

Bob Quigley

September 23, 2011 at 11:52 PM

Thanks Ralph

Don Johnson

September 23, 2011 at 7:02 PM

Deep thoughts mate, of seasons death, and renewal, brought...

Bob Quigley

September 23, 2011 at 11:53 PM

Thanks for stopping by Don

Debbie Guzzi

September 23, 2011 at 5:34 PM

Oh Bob you want an 's on Autumn..I posted something for you :)

Debbie Guzzi

September 23, 2011 at 5:19 PM

{wasted are the teeth of winter on the bloodless throat of fall, no dinner will the withered rent shirt of well spent life make} for you ;) CONGRAD's on this excellent tanka winning! light & love

Bob Quigley

September 23, 2011 at 11:54 PM

Very nice. Thanks Debbie

Fabiyas M V

September 23, 2011 at 1:09 PM

Congratulations on your big win in the contest,Bob.

Bob Quigley

September 23, 2011 at 3:26 PM

Thank you Fabiyas

Black Eyed Susan

September 23, 2011 at 11:54 AM

I like how you personified winter as a bear, crouching upon autumn. nicely done! congratulations on your win!

Bob Quigley

September 23, 2011 at 12:08 PM

Thank you Susan. Much appreciated

Jack Horne

September 22, 2011 at 5:51 PM

Love this imaginative piece, Bob

Bob Quigley

September 23, 2011 at 11:48 AM

Thanks much Jack

Kim Merryman

September 22, 2011 at 4:10 PM

Nice imagery, Bob. I never thought of comparing winter with a bear. Clever. Kim

Bob Quigley

September 22, 2011 at 4:11 PM

And my thanks to you as well

Sara Kendrick

September 22, 2011 at 1:06 PM

Enjoyed reading this one..Very inspired and creative work..If for a contest, should be a winning entry..Thanks for stopping by, reading, and commenting on my work..Sara

Bob Quigley

September 22, 2011 at 4:13 PM

Appreciate your stopping by and commenting Sara

Tim B

September 22, 2011 at 12:49 PM

The old bear is a cunning killer and a cold cruel assassin of the harvest moon. Ahh but in it's crisp air do we not delight at the sparkle of his eyes? :) I love this poem Bob it has great imagery and spins the changing of seasons anew.

Bob Quigley

September 22, 2011 at 4:16 PM

Thank you you old silver tongued devil. Appreciate and enjoy your comments.

Tim B

September 22, 2011 at 12:50 PM

Nice use of personification as well!