Garments On the Ground

Branches shedding leaves, Undressing before the wind. Nature's burlesque show. All modesty forgotten, Leaves on the ground like garments.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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La France Avatar
September 20, 2010 at 4:04 PM
Just wonderful, I have some of those burlsque trees also outside my window~~ thanks for commenting on my poetry~~
Johnson Avatar
September 20, 2010 at 11:36 AM
Very nice Francine. A great Tanka. Thank you for commenting. Love, Joyce
K. Avatar
September 19, 2010 at 11:11 AM
I definitely enjoyed how you portrayed autumn here!! How unique! --nikko ;)
Stella Avatar
September 18, 2010 at 6:55 AM
soon these will be winter garments cause weasther sure has tured it's new leaf enjoyed the read and imagery in this one if this is for a contest this should do very very well thanks also for your kind comments to my works this sickness is just to much to bear I was sick again thursday and friday but me a fighter to the end keep up the great writing I will be back soon thanks again for the read blessings
Cwiak Avatar
September 17, 2010 at 9:58 PM
What a wonderful image described by your second line. Keep that creative pen flowing. Dan C ps. Thanks for your comments on my work.
Dietrich Avatar
September 17, 2010 at 7:27 PM
ooh la la la. An awesome little TAnka, this one is! LUv, Andrea
Kendrick Avatar
September 17, 2010 at 1:08 PM
Enjoyed reading this very descriptive Tanka..Glad that I chose this one to read..Sara
Neels Avatar
September 17, 2010 at 9:42 AM
Francine what a beautiful and unique Tanka ;)
Murphy Avatar
September 17, 2010 at 9:40 AM
very nice enjoyed and thanks for your kind comments and have a great weekend faleshia
Devonshire Avatar
September 17, 2010 at 8:19 AM
A unique and creative perspective on fall, Francine! Enjoyed your poem very much. Tanka you, love, Carolyn
Fraser Avatar
September 17, 2010 at 7:57 AM
Nice Tanka Francine. Nature with a sensuous twist, very clever >> James
Culverhouse Avatar
September 17, 2010 at 5:47 AM
good take on shedding leaves you have a fresh perception on life and I like it!!
Mehta Avatar
September 17, 2010 at 3:53 AM
A nice way to welcome the Fall and goodbye to the summer, Francine
Wilson Avatar
September 17, 2010 at 3:22 AM
I like your comparisons..very unique..Take care~Deb
Hickman Avatar
September 17, 2010 at 1:45 AM
Wonderful Francine, this shows unique thinking, and so well put together, it is very expressive indeed. Love it ! Gordon, (hicky)
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September 16, 2010 at 9:30 PM
enjoyed your poem,..p.d.
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