October Sky

in a veil of clouds
 on a misty charcoal morn
 October drifts in

 clouds of smoky grey
 cast  a shade of autumn's chill
 on lost summer smiles

 then at eventide
 pumpkin colored skies breathe life
 into  twilight time
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Sands Avatar
August 20, 2017 at 6:41 PM
I love this Haiku. Very well written. A favorite! :)
Dietrich Avatar
September 2, 2015 at 10:35 PM
came back to say: hip hip hooray!! Big congrats for your win.
A  Avatar
September 2, 2015 at 12:05 AM
Joseph, thank you for the October Sky (three headed haiku) WIN.... SKAT
May Avatar
September 2, 2015 at 7:18 AM
Thank you for my placement Skat...hugs
A. Sharma Avatar
August 31, 2015 at 4:58 AM
Wonderful string of haikus Joseph! Perfect to the pic, Congrats on big win!
Allison Avatar
August 31, 2015 at 1:18 AM
I loved these Joseph many congrats:-) hugs Jan xx
Sietesantos Avatar
August 29, 2015 at 9:18 PM
I fell in love with your beautiful October Sky which captivated me with awesome imagery! This is definitely a winner! A-7! Pandita
Dietrich Avatar
August 27, 2015 at 10:57 PM
wow, How I love these October sky haiku. YOURS TOO!!!
Nau Avatar
August 25, 2015 at 8:44 PM
Lovely Joseph! FAVORITE LINE: "...on lost summer smiles". {:-D Best of Luck to you!
Allison Avatar
August 25, 2015 at 12:15 PM
wonderful imagery Joseph I particularly love the very apt the pumpkin coloured skies:-) good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx 7
May Avatar
August 25, 2015 at 4:29 PM
Thank you Jan
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