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Copyright #1844676.  All Rights, 08/15/26, Constance La France

Penned, August 15, 2026/  Human Written
For the International Contest, End of Summer, Beginning of Fall Tanka
Sponsor, Tania Kitchin, Judged 08/27/2026

"First Place"

Fallen Leaves - Autumn Spirit - Fall Fairy - Watercolor Art Print - Fashion  Sketch - Gia Woman - Nature Dress- Paper & Canvas - Olga Cuttell - Etsy

fall decay

 
the falling leaves drift gold, red dancing in the wind ending in decay . . . love to listen to the birds and walk the forest fading
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Miller Avatar
August 28, 2026 at 8:00 AM
I'm with Andrea a real gem of a tanka, congratulations
La France Avatar
August 30, 2026 at 6:38 AM
Thank you 🦋
Dietrich Avatar
August 27, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Back with congrats for this fall gem
La France Avatar
August 30, 2026 at 6:39 AM
Thank you 🦋
Goldsmith Avatar
August 27, 2026 at 11:37 AM
Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your lovely write. I love this pretty picture. Have a blessed day with your win.............
La France Avatar
August 30, 2026 at 6:39 AM
Thank you 🦋
Kitchin Avatar
August 27, 2026 at 10:54 AM
Constance, congratulations on your first place win with your beautiful poem, enjoyed the imagery too.🏆
La France Avatar
August 30, 2026 at 6:40 AM
Thank you 🦋
Dietrich Avatar
August 15, 2026 at 10:44 PM
Very nicely done. Listening to the birds and walking in nature so nice in the fall
La France Avatar
August 16, 2026 at 3:54 AM
Thank you 🦋
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