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For the End of Summer, Beginning of Fall Tanka

Poetry contest, Sponsored by Tania Kitchin  Picture by Joshgmit, at Pixabay

Fall of Beauty

flowers are fading
as sun sets on the season
last tree rhapsodies
crowned beauty has met her fall
wild colors lie overall
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Miller Avatar
August 28, 2026 at 8:06 AM
A wonderfully crafted tanka, congratulations
Buehler Avatar
August 28, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Thank you very much, Terry.😄
Dietrich Avatar
August 27, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Nicely done. I sure enjoyed the rhyme of the last two lines. Congrats
Buehler Avatar
August 27, 2026 at 7:18 PM
That is very nice to know. Deepest thanks, Andrea.😊
Goldsmith Avatar
August 27, 2026 at 11:43 AM
Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your fun write. What A Colorful Picture Here. Have a blessed day with your win.............
Buehler Avatar
August 27, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Thank you so much, Paula. I really enjoy your comments.They're always so cheerful and bright. Very best wishes.😊
Kitchin Avatar
August 27, 2026 at 10:41 AM
Evelyn, congratulations on your first place win wit your fall tanka. Love the " last tree rhapsodies" line.🏆
Buehler Avatar
August 27, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Thank you very much for your lovely comments, Tania. Your contest was so interesting and fun! 😊
Rodrigues Avatar
August 19, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Ilike”tree rhapsodies!”
Buehler Avatar
August 19, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Thank you very much, Kim.😄
Poet Avatar
August 16, 2026 at 11:38 AM
Your poem is so radiant and full of feeling. Lovely picture. Absolutely unique, with stunning natural scenery! Evelyn. Best for a win.
Buehler Avatar
August 16, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Thanks so much for your warm remarks and vote of confidence, Sotto. Blessings.😄✍️
Andresen Avatar
August 16, 2026 at 10:47 AM
- "crowned beauty has met her fall" ... beautiful written, Evelyn :) - Wishing you good luck in the contest :) - hugs
Buehler Avatar
August 16, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Thank you very much for your kind thoughts and well wishes, Anne-Lise. I hope your day is wonderful.😊🌹
Rolland Avatar
August 14, 2026 at 6:25 AM
so beautiful and touching poetry, i fear too about winter seasons, regret spring every year, thanks poet
Buehler Avatar
August 14, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Thak you for your lovely comment, Yann.😄
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