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Fate

Can we fight it?

By Joe O’ConnorPublished 4 months ago 1 min read
Fate
Photo by Zohaib Alam on Unsplash

Cling to your branch, gold.

Try philosophise free will.

Autumn always wins.

Haikunature poetry

About the Creator

Joe O’Connor

New Zealander

English teacher

Short stories and poems📚

Please be honest- I would love your constructive feedback, as it's the only way I'll get better. Would rather it was pointed out so I can improve!

Currently writing James The Wonderer

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  • Pamela Williams3 months ago

    A gentle reminder to let go with grace, as "Autumn always wins." I love this.

  • Imola Tóth4 months ago

    Oh, a new take on the prompt. 🍂 I like it!

  • Sam Spinelli4 months ago

    Man, this is a great haiku. The futility of a leaf trying to choose not to fall, that’s a really compelling concept

  • Oooo, I especially loved the second line. Such a beautiful Haiku!

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