sara Etgen-Baker Poet Senryu

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HAUNTING SEASON

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crisp leaf-rustle sound~
was that a step behind me?
just the wind, unmasked.

porch pumpkin grins wide,
candle-glow sinks into seeds—
dark chews the last light.

frost sketches the pane:
ghost-trees reach with brittle bones...
winter whispers soon.

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Sotto Poet October 12, 2025 at 6:24 AM Your writing is exquisite. Impressive use of analogy and visual imagery. Embrace the season. sara Etgen-Baker October 14, 2025 at 9:04 AM thanks, Sotto, for your visit and lovely comments, Texas hugs , Sara

Suzanne Delaney October 12, 2025 at 3:26 AM Beautifully written, Sara. Wonderful imagery and metaphors. Enjoy the season. A FAV. SuZ sara Etgen-Baker October 14, 2025 at 9:05 AM awww, thank you, Suzanne....great to hear from you. Humbly grateful, too, for your fav. hugs from Texas, Sara

Dr. Vandana Sharma October 12, 2025 at 12:42 AM What a setting of a thrilling horror movie!! I love it. sara Etgen-Baker October 14, 2025 at 9:06 AM thank you! appreciate your visit

Line Gauthier October 11, 2025 at 7:54 PM Great title !! Getting revved up for a happy halloween ! sara Etgen-Baker October 14, 2025 at 9:05 AM thanks, Line....revved up here too. :-)

Paige Hind October 11, 2025 at 6:50 PM "dark chews the light" i love that sara Etgen-Baker October 14, 2025 at 9:05 AM awww, thanks!