Golden Dread Falls

Golden Maple leaves
Skim along the pond's hard face
In the cold knowledge
That dreads with winter's approach-
Harbinger of snowy dunes.



Winner: 2nd Place End of Summer, Beginning of Fall Tanka, Tania Kitchin (Sponsor) 8/27/26
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Dietrich Avatar
August 27, 2026 at 2:56 PM
What a wonderful presentation of fall. Congrats
Bob Avatar
August 27, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Thank you!
Kitchin Avatar
August 27, 2026 at 10:52 AM
UB, congratulations on your second place win with your wonderful tanka poem. 🥈
Bob Avatar
August 27, 2026 at 12:07 PM
Thank you for your kindness!
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