Suzanne Delaney Poet Haiku

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signs of autumn

radiant light glows
leaves afloat on hidden strings~
 curtain raised on fall

trees of autumn leaves
a sudden shedding of gold~
encore for beauty

dark branches are bare
naked and cold they rattle~
final act is snow

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Jim Slaughter August 8, 2025 at 10:11 AM I love the pic, Suzanne...and the haiku are equally gorgeous.

Joe Maverick January 4, 2025 at 11:43 AM Hello loved the scene/theme suZ..' hope you are All well and maybe you smiled at my last comment? Got to touch base i feel sometimes.' I need to touch the spirit that you will know.) Suzanne Delaney January 23, 2025 at 6:21 AM Hi Joe: Sorry I missed replying to this great comment. You know I have been dealing with a life turned upside down by Hurricane Helene. I hope all is well in your world dear friend. SuZ

Gary Radice October 19, 2024 at 4:34 PM Love how you lift the curtain on Mother Nature's theatre. Your clever wordplay deserves a mention too. "Curtain raised on fall" Cheers - Gary

Sara Kendrick October 13, 2024 at 5:30 AM Congratulations on your creative winning work. Way to go. Autumn is now upon us and the beauty is always new and fresh to me. Thanks for sharing your talent. Sara K

Andrea Dietrich October 9, 2024 at 10:50 PM Back with my congrats on your fantastic poetry win. Are you ok right now? The news about the hurricane looks scary. You are in Florida, right? Suzanne Delaney October 10, 2024 at 5:29 AM Many thanks for your uplifting words on my write. (Soupmail) SuZ

Tania Kitchin October 8, 2024 at 12:44 PM Suzanne, congratulations on your first place win with your gorgeous set of haikus. Suzanne Delaney October 10, 2024 at 5:26 AM Hi Tania. You brought me some sunshine today with this happy news. Many thanks for the inspiration to write this. SuZ

Karen Croft October 8, 2024 at 6:15 AM Love Autumn and all it's beauty, I'll pass on the snow! Suzanne Delaney October 10, 2024 at 5:24 AM Karen. So happy you enjoyed. SuZ

Michael Coy October 8, 2024 at 2:46 AM Hi Suzanne! You're ding your 'autumn' thing, I see - this time in exquisite haiku. Who said that nature poetry is a dead letter? Well done! Michael Suzanne Delaney October 10, 2024 at 5:21 AM Good you stopped by, Michael. We must keep exhalting nature in words, I am pleased you enjoyed SuZ

Nette Onclaud September 29, 2024 at 4:49 PM wonderful slideshow of autumn detailing how it enthralls us,suZ...fall is my fave season as well...hope you 're good: huggs! Suzanne Delaney October 10, 2024 at 5:17 AM Lovely to see you. Nette: You know me and Autumn, Huggs back.

Hilda Greenhough September 25, 2024 at 2:44 PM A beautiful poem with a good point at the end. Autumn becomes covered with snow. I like how the haiku connect. Suzanne Delaney September 25, 2024 at 3:16 PM So happy you enjoyed my little Haiku play, Hilda I had double fun here because I generated the image with AI. SuZ

Gershon Wolf September 24, 2024 at 8:35 PM From cradle of gold to 'grave' of barren, naked, shivering trees, you have covered it all, Suzanne. :) Gershon Suzanne Delaney September 25, 2024 at 3:14 PM My thanks, Gershon.....No matter how modern we become we can't avoid the seasons.

Andrea Dietrich September 24, 2024 at 12:59 PM oh I love how you made it like a play with different acts. Very cleverly done, Suzanne. Suzanne Delaney September 25, 2024 at 3:13 PM Hi Andrea: Thanks for stopping by and leaving me a nice comment. We are both Autumn girls. SuZ

Paula Goldsmith September 24, 2024 at 10:03 AM I enjoyed reading your beautiful Autumn Haiku writes for a beautiful time of the year. Great Picture... "Good Luck" We both did this one. Have a beautiful day writing away............... Suzanne Delaney September 24, 2024 at 10:24 AM Hi Paula, Great to hear from you. Yes I agreee- Autumn is a lovely time of year . SuZ

Arlo Parker September 24, 2024 at 9:08 AM Quite delighting with No. 1 my favorite images. Thanks for posting. :o)) Suzanne Delaney September 24, 2024 at 10:22 AM Thanks Arlo, I always your thoughtful comments. SuZ

nastyolives blegh September 24, 2024 at 6:42 AM My favorite lies within this verse in the 2nd haiku; "final act is snow," star striking haikus .. pleasure reading Suzanne Delaney September 24, 2024 at 9:51 AM Thanks so much for taking time to read and comment. Autumn is upon us. SuZ

Tom Cunningham September 24, 2024 at 6:17 AM Beautifully written haiku Suz, my favourite season without a doubt. Hope you're keeping well, good luck in the contest. Tom Suzanne Delaney September 24, 2024 at 6:28 AM I'm with you, Tom. My Muse dances with the leaves. Great to see you, too. SuZ

Lin Lane September 24, 2024 at 4:59 AM Your autumnal thoughts enter stage left with a dramatic flurry, and bow to my applause in their final scene. What fine Haiku, Suzanne. Suzanne Delaney September 24, 2024 at 6:31 AM So happy you enjoyed my little stage play, Lin: Thanks for your visit and lovely comment. SuZ