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Entry for End of Summer, Beginning of Fall Tanka Poetry Contest: Sponsored by: Tania Kitchin    Date wrote 15th August 26

Early Fall

green turns into gold
in summer’s twilight shimmer
blaze before decay
our leaves are falling early
will either of us see snow
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Buehler Avatar
August 28, 2026 at 6:07 PM
"Green turns into gold is so expressive and quite beautiful, Terry! Congratulations on your win, my friend.😊
Kitchin Avatar
August 27, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Terry, congratulations on your winning placement with your wonderful tanka poem. 🥉
Miller Avatar
August 28, 2026 at 8:14 AM
Thank you so much Tania for your kind comment, placement and for running the contest
Dietrich Avatar
August 27, 2026 at 3:24 PM
I really like your approach to the theme. Congrats on the winner list
Miller Avatar
August 28, 2026 at 8:14 AM
Thank you so much Andrea, I hope you are well
Goldsmith Avatar
August 27, 2026 at 12:27 PM
Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Early Fall" write. For many snow will be coming soon. Yesterday was 115 here. Have a blessed day with your win.............
Miller Avatar
August 28, 2026 at 8:15 AM
Thank you Paula
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