Half Past Summer, Two Months Till Fall

The leaves have not yet begun to turn the bright colors of autumn,
but night air is chill as if it knows you have gone from my life;
gone with the warmth of summer; leaving my life lackluster.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Goldsmith Avatar
July 28, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful yet sad write. Leaves will be turning into bright colors of autumn very soon. Have a blessed day with your win.........
Dietrich Avatar
July 28, 2025 at 10:59 AM
So poignantly beautiful. Congrats, Chetta.
Layne Avatar
July 28, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Congratulations, Chetta! I enjoyed this one. "The night air ... knows you have gone from my life."
Rodrigues Avatar
July 28, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Breaks the heart! Nicely done! congrats!
Etgen-Baker Avatar
July 18, 2025 at 4:50 PM
sadness washed over me as I read your words. Still, your Sijo is beautifully written and poignant. Faving
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