Fall

Warm colors of fall

contrast in their irony

as cooler days come.

Let autumn’s bright golden hues

linger on landscapes longer.






*Tanka written June 15, 2014
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Lindley Avatar
June 29, 2014 at 9:06 PM
My friend, big congrats on your fine win!
Allison Avatar
June 29, 2014 at 4:52 PM
dropping back with my congratulations for this wonderful win. hugs jan xxx
Onclaud Avatar
June 29, 2014 at 3:47 PM
a well-deserved win for its soft autumn images and warm metaphors, carolyn.. sweet congrats and huggs
Jones Avatar
June 29, 2014 at 12:57 PM
I too wish fall lingered longer....very lovely.....congratulations
Sietesantos Avatar
June 29, 2014 at 11:14 AM
Hi Carolyn, I extend a huge congratulations to you for your great win which you so richly deserve, my friend! Warmest regards.
Smith Avatar
June 29, 2014 at 8:46 AM
congrats on a great win, Carolyn.. I do wish Fall would linger longer. It is my favorite time of year. Hugs.. Arlene
Chutani Avatar
June 29, 2014 at 6:47 AM
Carolyn, congrats for a fine win. Mohan
George   Avatar
June 29, 2014 at 6:04 AM
Beautiful tanka, Carolyn. Many congrats on your win. Elaine
Callus Avatar
June 29, 2014 at 5:07 AM
Lovely tanka, Carolyn; touched by the lingering warm hues. Congrats on a merited win. [I would delete '.' after the pivot:)] Take care..........paul
Marcum Wong Avatar
June 29, 2014 at 3:43 AM
You are making me long for the coolness of fall already with this lovely tanka Carolyn. Big Congrats on your win!
Dietrich Avatar
June 28, 2014 at 10:38 PM
Carolyn, this was a sweet one for fall. The last two lines really got me. Love that word "linger" and I love the fall's beauty. congrats in my contest.
Allison Avatar
June 16, 2014 at 11:21 AM
Oh I too love the autumn colours and this poem brings them all to life. Hugs Jan xxx
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