Herbstbeginn / Early Autumn

Im frühen Morgenlicht
Fallen schon Blätter des Ahorn
Von dünnen Zweigen

Herbstlich kleidet sich der Wald
In stiller leuchtender Ruhe

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In early morning light
First leaves of maple fall
From slender branches

Forests are autumnally dressed
In quiet lustrous silence
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Kendrick Avatar
May 15, 2010 at 4:51 PM
The descriptiveness in this one almost put me there in the middle of autumn...Keep the creative pen flowing..Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work...Sara
Richards Avatar
May 12, 2010 at 7:08 AM
Another one that simply glides with gentleness. Love it, Gert! Lovely!! ~ Carrie
Devonshire Avatar
May 12, 2010 at 5:57 AM
Your lovely tanka allows the reader to see how beautiful autumn must be in Germany, Gert, especially in the "morgenlicht." As fall is my favorite season, this would probably be the best time to plan a visit there. I hear the hills surrounding the Rhine are especially colorful. Thanks as always for the translation -- amazing similarities to English! Love, Carolyn
Culverhouse Avatar
May 12, 2010 at 4:17 AM
you don't get to see Seinfield? It was a comedy here for years. I love it. they were doing stupid funny stuff all the time.
Culverhouse Avatar
May 12, 2010 at 3:43 AM
beautiful poem, tanka
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May 12, 2010 at 2:22 AM
Good morning! Sounds like the season is changing on us already. Can't wait for the summer. Autumn is very refreshing, enjoyed the Tanka,..p.d.
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