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Autumn's

Embers

Autumn's Embers

scent of dying leaves
embers in autumn’s bonfire
    aroma of change




*Written September 8, 2019.
For Tania’s “Transition of Seasons Haiku Poetry Contest”
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Bette Bavington

Date: 11/8/2019 6:39:00 PM

There is nothing like an autumn fire it warms the soul for what follows.

David Smith

Date: 10/2/2019 1:19:00 AM

Amazing what can be said in three lines. Perfect. David in NZ

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/25/2019 8:37:00 AM

I’m surprised you say this is a hard form for you. Especially when you write a beauty like this one.

Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 9/26/2019 1:16:00 PM

I must have gotten lucky this time. Paul Callus writes wonderful haiku and I'm trying to learn from him.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 9/25/2019 6:55:00 AM

Interesting way to go for the contest. If someone dropped a lighted match or a cigarette still burning around here the whole county might burn for we are so dry. We need rain. Thanks for dropping by. Sara

Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 9/26/2019 1:17:00 PM

I'm sorry you're having dry conditions now. Wildfires grow quickly and are often out of control. Thanks for reading, Sara.

Jack Horne

Date: 9/24/2019 11:58:00 AM

very clever - says so much

Paul Callus

Date: 9/22/2019 3:58:00 AM

This could easily have been on the winners' list, Carolyn! It is more than just imagery. Hugs // paul

Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 9/24/2019 3:58:00 PM

Thanks, Paul. I appreciate that. The haiku form is hard for me.

Wren Rushing

Date: 9/20/2019 6:47:00 PM

Well written Carolyn! You have captured Autumn with just a few wonderful words! I can almost smell Fall in the air! Enjoy your weekend my friend!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/17/2019 6:05:00 PM

carolyn, I think the loving arms song was from the 60's. It still has not come to me!! Oh I just looked it up. Guess who? REally, it's GUESS WHO, do you remember them? The line appears in their song "These Eyes."

Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 9/24/2019 3:59:00 PM

Yes, I had the Guess Who album with "These Eyes" on it. I believe "American Woman" was also on it and I love that song too. Thanks for reading, Andrea

Brenda Chiri

Date: 9/16/2019 6:41:00 PM

Very nice! ;)

Vladislav Raven

Date: 9/12/2019 8:50:00 PM

Hi Carolyn, Autumn captured so well In your Haiku. This is a winner for me, on two levels. the first, I love Haiku. the second, I love Autumn. A wonderful write Carolyn, captures the spirit of the season. Have a wonderful Friday. Hugs....Mike. XX

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 9/12/2019 11:41:00 AM

Autumn leaves burning - what an aroma and warm feeling that your words and pic bring to life Carolyn - awesome Haiku! Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Alexis Y.

Date: 9/11/2019 6:09:00 PM

Hi Carolyn, You have penned a good entry for the contest theme. I look forward to autumn. You reminded me of that fact when I looked at this lovely piece. Enjoy the rest of your day;-) Alexis

Alexis Y.

Date: 9/11/2019 6:09:00 PM

Hi Carolyn, You have penned a good entry for the contest theme. I look forward to autumn. You reminded me of that fact when I looked at this lovely piece. Enjoy the rest of your day;-) Alexis

Sandra Adams

Date: 9/11/2019 4:20:00 PM

i love the smell of autumn leaves, brings back so many memories of jumping into fresh raked piles as children, and the aroma of campfires or fireplaces just add to it...lovely haiku, it comes to life nicely :) hugs

Heidi Sands

Date: 9/11/2019 4:12:00 PM

Great one Carolyn , setting the senses on fire :)

Tom Cunningham

Date: 9/10/2019 4:59:00 AM

And winter will soon follow, I can smell those leaves burning. Good luck. Tom

Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 9/11/2019 3:11:00 PM

Thanks for reading, Tom. I'll check your page.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/9/2019 5:09:00 PM

this is very nice, Carolyn. I bet the judge will enjoy it.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 9/9/2019 2:26:00 PM

I thought you might write a beauty for this contest CaroLyn! Gorgeous! I am sure it will do well. I love autumn and your poem brought a magnificent image to my mind! : ) xxoo

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/9/2019 1:21:00 PM

I love that smell. This has the scent of a winning poem. Good luck in the contest.