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End of Summer, Beginning of Fall Tanka Poetry Contest. Sponsored by: Tania Kitchin

Summer To Fall

may starts summer off.
june best month with birds singing.
july a 250 birthday.
aug is summer ending soon?
fall dressed in pretty colors.

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Malabika Ray Choudhury

September 2, 2026 at 2:47 PM

Beautiful poem, Paula. Congratulations.

Bj Legros Kelley

August 30, 2026 at 3:05 PM

Oh, I love the fall, I cannot wait to decorate with fall leaves, pumpkins, and all the Thanksgiving colors of autumn! Fun poem Paula!

Terry Miller

August 28, 2026 at 8:13 AM

Great tanka Paula, congratulations

Evelyn Judy Buehler

August 27, 2026 at 6:47 PM

Paula, your poem evokes a sense of such beauty, as summer transitions into fall! Congratulations on your win.😊

Tania Kitchin

August 27, 2026 at 4:16 PM

Paula, congratulations on your winning placement with your delightful tanka poem. 🥉

Andrea Dietrich

August 27, 2026 at 2:44 PM

Back with my congrats, dear.

Sotto Poet

August 27, 2026 at 12:46 PM

Paula, congratulations on your contest win with this beautiful limerick

Paula Goldsmith

August 27, 2026 at 1:09 PM

Great to see you here reading my "Summer To Fall" write. Glad you found this to be, beautiful. Also Thanks for your, Congratulations. This was a fun short one to write. The beautiful summer is passing away so we can enjoy the cooler weather with pretty fall colors. Hooray!!! As we go from Summer into Fall let's go writing away..............

Paula Goldsmith

August 27, 2026 at 11:32 AM

"3 Place" ~ "Summer To Fall." ~ Date Written:8/16/2026 ~ Written By Human Poet........

Paige Hind

August 26, 2026 at 12:39 PM

nice Tanka!

Paula Goldsmith

August 27, 2026 at 11:31 AM

Great to see you here reading my "Summer To Fall" write. Glad you found this to be a, nice Tanka. This was a fun short one to write. The beautiful summer is passing away so we can enjoy the cooler weather with pretty fall colors. Hooray!!! As we go from Summer into Fall let's go writing away..............

Daniel Henry Rodgers

August 24, 2026 at 8:18 AM

Dear Paula, Sometimes the simplest observations are the ones that hold the most truth. Life really does move in these gentle, predictable beats, from the fresh song of June to that late-August pause where we all catch ourselves asking where the warm days went. It’s a sweet, cozy reminder that even as summer slips away, there is always new beauty waiting just around the corner in fall’s arrival. Blessings, Daniel

Paula Goldsmith

August 24, 2026 at 11:14 AM

Great to see you here reading my "Summer To Fall" write. Glad you enjoyed reading. Oh yes, new beauty is waiting for us just around the next corner. I love Fall after the summer with the 100'sssss. It is a killer week after week. Sometimes they have had to close the airport for the heat. Looking forward to the cooler weather. Hooray!!! As we go from Summer into Fall let's go writing away..............

sara Etgen-Baker

August 21, 2026 at 5:16 PM

a great tanka that describes the changing season. wishing you well.

Paula Goldsmith

August 23, 2026 at 12:34 PM

Great to see you here reading my "Summer To Fall" write. Also Thanks for your, well wishes. Glad you found this to be, a great tanka. This was a fun short one to write. The beautiful summer is passing away so we can enjoy the cooler weather with pretty fall colors. Hooray!!! As we go from Summer into Fall let's go writing away..............

Valsa George

August 21, 2026 at 1:49 AM

A good Tanka on the seasonal change from summer to autumn. All the best dear Paula.

Paula Goldsmith

August 21, 2026 at 1:58 PM

Great to see you here reading my "Summer To Fall" write. Also Thanks for your, All the best. Glad you found this to be, A good Tanka. This was a fun short one to write. The beautiful summer is passing away so we can enjoy the cooler weather with pretty fall colors. Hooray!!! As we go from Summer into Fall let's go writing away..............

Gershon Wolf

August 20, 2026 at 7:34 PM

Well, if summer has to fall, then it best be to Fall!

Paula Goldsmith

August 21, 2026 at 1:58 PM

Great to see you here reading my "Summer To Fall" write. Oh yes, the summer has to fall so the pretty Fall can show up. Hooray!!! I love the cooler weather with pretty fall colors. Hooray!!! As we go from Summer into Fall let's go writing away..............

Anne-Lise Andresen

August 20, 2026 at 1:13 PM

- Autumn has already arrived with its yellow colors ... soon they will turn red and orange ... no hot summer here this year - A lovely poem, Paula :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs

Paula Goldsmith

August 21, 2026 at 1:58 PM

Great to see you here reading my "Summer To Fall" write. Also Thanks for your, Best wishes in the contest. Glad you found this to be, A lovely poem. This was a fun short one to write. Hugs... As we go from Summer into Fall let's go writing away..............

Tom Cunningham

August 20, 2026 at 12:05 PM

The heat in the uk has been unbearable at times and fall can't come quick enough 🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂🍂🍁🍂🍁 Good luck in the contest Paula. Im travelling again. Tom🌹

Paula Goldsmith

August 21, 2026 at 1:58 PM

Great to see you here reading my "Summer To Fall" write. Also Thanks for your, Good luck in the contest. Glad you enjoyed reading. The summer with the 100'sssss is a killer week after week. Sometimes they have had to close the airport for the heat. Looking forward to the cooler weather. Hooray!!! Travelling again??? Good for you. I need a trip.... As we go from Summer into Fall let's go writing away..............

Sam Kauffman

August 19, 2026 at 3:59 PM

So pretty, Paula! Your calendar poem reminds of the beautiful summer passing and what to look forward to in the coming months. Best wishes for the contest! Blessings for every season!😀

Paula Goldsmith

August 20, 2026 at 10:34 AM

Great to see you here reading my "Summer To Fall" write. Also Thanks for your, Best wishes for the contest. Glad you found this to be, So pretty. This was a fun short one to write. Oh yes, the beautiful summer is passing away so we can enjoy the cooler weather with pretty fall colors. Hooray!!! As we go from Summer into Fall let's go writing away..............

Andrea Dietrich

August 18, 2026 at 11:31 PM

This is a good one for end of spring going to fall

Paula Goldsmith

August 19, 2026 at 11:40 AM

Great to see you here reading my "Summer To Fall" write. Glad you found this to be, a good one. This was a fun short one to write. As we go from Summer into Fall let's go writing away..............

sara Etgen-Baker

August 17, 2026 at 4:48 PM

just a lovely poem....best wishes, dear lady, with this contest entry. Sending hugs, Sara

Paula Goldsmith

August 19, 2026 at 11:40 AM

Great to see you here reading my "Summer To Fall" write. Glad you found this to be, a lovely poem. This was a fun short one to write. As we go from Summer into Fall let's go writing away..............

Sara Kendrick

August 17, 2026 at 4:27 PM

Yes, I am wondering if the rains will help the trees be at their best this year. I enjoyed reading your contest entry. Way to go. It reads like a good contender to me. 👍. Sara K.

Paula Goldsmith

August 19, 2026 at 11:40 AM

Great to see you here reading my "Summer To Fall" write. Glad you enjoyed reading. We need rain here. If you have extra, then send it our way. Hahaha!!! This was a fun short one to write. As we go from Summer into Fall let's go writing away..............

Alison A Smith

August 16, 2026 at 11:09 PM

Now we see the changes that have been your summer to fall. In Australia its the opposite we are heading from winter into spring.❤️

Paula Goldsmith

August 19, 2026 at 11:39 AM

Great to see you here reading my "Summer To Fall" write. Glad you enjoyed this one. Enjoy your springtime. I love that time of the year. This was a fun short one to write. As we go from Summer into Fall let's go writing away..............

Paula Goldsmith

August 16, 2026 at 1:38 PM

"Summer To Fall." ~ Date Written:8/16/2026 ~ Written By Human Poet........

End of Summer, Beginning of Fall Tanka Poetry Contest. Sponsored by: Tania Kitchin

Summer To Fall

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