Horse Chestnut Tree, 4 Seasons

Skeletal remains
naked to the elements
iced by winter's breath

The yawning giant
awakened by spring's nudging
unfurl sticky buds

The bustling leaves
an emerald factory
absorbing sunlight

Golden crispy leaves
flutter and carpet the earth
skeletal remains
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Arnone Avatar
September 2, 2016 at 2:18 PM
Interesting haiku arrangement. :-)
A   Avatar
June 12, 2016 at 10:47 PM
wow, you penned this one good... linda
Cusdin Avatar
June 13, 2016 at 10:50 AM
Thank you so much
Gazbowski Avatar
June 12, 2016 at 12:05 PM
Rosie, a wonderful haiku twosome.
Cusdin Avatar
June 13, 2016 at 10:51 AM
Thank you
Stebbings Avatar
June 11, 2016 at 4:13 PM
Excellent set of haiku, Rosie. Very well done. +7 Barry
Cusdin Avatar
June 12, 2016 at 4:39 AM
Thank you for your lovely comments
Allison Avatar
June 11, 2016 at 12:22 PM
Absolutely stunning string of haiku - amazing imagery a 7 from me:-) hugs Jan xx
Cusdin Avatar
June 11, 2016 at 3:39 PM
Thank you very much for your great review.
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