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"scenes of Fall"

Pumpkins carved and placed
a carpet of leaves scattered
the fall moon peaks through
as a cold brisk wind follows
to sounds of branches snapping.

smells of wood burning
carry through the air swiftly
filling the night sky
glimmering stars like candles
spread out over this evening.








Enchantment of Fall Tanka a Moment contest by Amy Green

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/9/2012 8:44:00 PM

wow, you said it all about FALL here, Michael. Much enjoyed this and congrats FINALLY on your big win in that contest!

Sara Kendrick

Date: 5/7/2012 2:18:00 PM

Enjoyed reading your excellent work..Congrats on your win..Sara

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 5/7/2012 12:26:00 PM

Congratulations on your win in the "Enchantment of Fall" contest MJF. Love, Carol

Joann Grisetti

Date: 5/7/2012 11:31:00 AM

Your tanka makes me miss fall all over again. Florida does not have a true autumn season and I love the sights and sounds and scents your poem brings to mind.

Gwendolen Song

Date: 5/6/2012 2:20:00 PM

I like this image of stars like candles and smells of wood burning...Your fall tanka is divine! Congrats Michael! A great way to top off your weekend! :) Gwendolen

Deb Wilson

Date: 5/6/2012 12:37:00 PM

congrats to you Michael for a lovely poem! love,Deb

Nette Onclaud

Date: 11/8/2010 7:37:00 AM

what a stunning read that captures the essnece of autmn, michael.. thank you for tour greetings on my page; much appreciated! warmest, nette

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 11/8/2010 5:57:00 AM

I will be right over with this lovely scene set so beautifully and cozy my W.K. .. luv the flow of each line creating the descriptive qualities of each.. a great time of year ..J.G. sends luv..

Kevin Semeniuk

Date: 11/7/2010 4:27:00 PM

such wonderful imagery!

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 11/7/2010 8:32:00 AM

You captured the sights as well as the feelings fall provides so well, Michael. Best wishes in Amy's contest! Love, Carolyn

Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/7/2010 7:03:00 AM

Good luck in the contest with this excellent work..May your gift expand and touch on the lives of many in a postive way in the years to come..Sara

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 11/7/2010 7:02:00 AM

Love how you have more that one sense in this write, actually alot of haiku possibilities too! (Thanks Mike N.Stalker didn't even get a HM? Oh well sigh...) Light & Love

Kim Hilliker

Date: 11/7/2010 6:55:00 AM

You have penned a wonderful Tanka describing the enchantment of Fall. Best of luck in the contest!

Debra Eckstein

Date: 11/7/2010 6:54:00 AM

You are a great poet yourself. Great to have a new friend. Thanks for your comments always very wecome and nice. Have a great day . Debbie

Fabiyas M V

Date: 11/7/2010 2:05:00 AM

this is beautiful,Michael. right piece for the contest

Wilma Neels

Date: 11/6/2010 10:11:00 PM

Fabulous scene you have painted Michael. ;) Good luck for the contest. Btw got your mail and will reply ~ love Wilma

Doris Culverhouse

Date: 11/6/2010 6:45:00 PM

enjoyed reading your works!

Carrie Richards

Date: 11/6/2010 6:13:00 PM

This is beautiful, Michael....makes me remember why I love this time of year so much...just lovely! ~ Carrie

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 11/6/2010 3:28:00 PM

Fine observation and nicely described with apt images, Good luck in the contest, Michael

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/6/2010 3:18:00 PM

Gosh, this is so nice, Michael. I know one of the fall tanka contests was supposed to use three tanka. FYI, in case it was this one. Loved that last line!! andrea