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8/14/2026 for End of Summer, Beginning of Fall Tanka Poetry Contest sponsored by Tania Kitchin

Summer to Fall

how the bright green leaves
fluttered - happy in the breeze
till grim Fall appeared
raked up leaves went to landfill 
and students returned to school
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Kitchin Avatar
August 27, 2026 at 4:20 PM
David, congratulations on your winning placement with your delightful tanka poem. 🥉
Crandall Avatar
August 27, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Thanks, Tania - I enjoyed it!
Dietrich Avatar
August 27, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Oh one I missed. You captured the essence of the theme so well. Congrats, my friend
Crandall Avatar
August 27, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Thanks, Andrea!
Goldsmith Avatar
August 27, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your fun write. Summer is almost over. Hooray!!! Yesterday was 115. Can Not wait for the cooler days... Have a blessed day with your win.............
Crandall Avatar
August 27, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Thanks, Paula! OMG, 115 - crazy!
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