It's weird, until I read this poem moments ago, I never thought of the dual status of fall, that it is the end of summer, and that it also has its own end, followed by winter. Now it seems so obvious. Also, nice one! I'm reading your poems and looking at your pictures in the Pacific Northwest, where the leaves are still amazing, so I get both the amazing leaves and the sense of their imminent loss, too. Serendipity.
The poem helps to remind me of the beauty that autumn has to offer, a reprieve of summer in all the color and yet a ceremonial parting gift as the light and heat retreats for a season. Winter has its own kind of brilliance and I’m looking forward to as much time outdoors as possible, and by the fireside with family and friends. Another lovely haiku, Joseph.
Excellent Joseph! Thank you.
It's weird, until I read this poem moments ago, I never thought of the dual status of fall, that it is the end of summer, and that it also has its own end, followed by winter. Now it seems so obvious. Also, nice one! I'm reading your poems and looking at your pictures in the Pacific Northwest, where the leaves are still amazing, so I get both the amazing leaves and the sense of their imminent loss, too. Serendipity.
Nice! Thank you. October is my favorite month.
The poem helps to remind me of the beauty that autumn has to offer, a reprieve of summer in all the color and yet a ceremonial parting gift as the light and heat retreats for a season. Winter has its own kind of brilliance and I’m looking forward to as much time outdoors as possible, and by the fireside with family and friends. Another lovely haiku, Joseph.