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Writtten 16 August 2026

Place Second in : End of Summer, Beginning of Fall Tanka Poetry Contest Sponsored by Tania Kitchin

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Beginning of Fall


golden sun descends
fall`s soft breeze begins to stir
leaves turn red and gold
nature`s cycle starts anew
a quiet peace settles in.
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Dietrich Avatar
August 27, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Way to go in the contest, congrats
Kitchin Avatar
August 27, 2026 at 11:08 AM
Krish, congratulations on your second place win with your wonderful tanka. Love the last line. 🥈
George Avatar
August 21, 2026 at 4:37 AM
When nature's wheel makes another spin, from summer to autumn, we enter. The cool breeze of Fall and the ripening fields fill us with a new peace. Beautiful tanka. All the best, dear friend.
Guptar Avatar
August 21, 2026 at 8:42 AM
Thank you Valsa for appreciating the above poem and for your kind wishes. Wishing you a blessed day.
Dietrich Avatar
August 20, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Great job you did with your autumn tanka, Krish 😄
Guptar Avatar
August 21, 2026 at 7:48 AM
Thank you dear poetess for appreciating the above poem and your inspiring words. Wishing you a blessed day.
Poet Avatar
August 18, 2026 at 10:27 AM
This poem is beautiful, and the imagery and language are rich, creating a vivid sense of connection and the secrecy of cycles.
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August 20, 2026 at 3:43 AM
Thank you dear poet for appreciating the above poem and your inspiring comments. Wiah you a blessed day.
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August 18, 2026 at 5:06 AM
It's nice that we feel more peaceful in Autumn.
Guptar Avatar
August 20, 2026 at 3:39 AM
Thank you for visiting the above poem. Wish you a blessed day.
Andresen Avatar
August 18, 2026 at 4:11 AM
- Lovely written, Krishnanand ... best wishes in the contest :) - hugs
Guptar Avatar
August 20, 2026 at 3:35 AM
Thank you dear poetess for appreciating the above poem and for your kind wishes. Wishing you a blessed day.
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