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Fiery

2025 Story #15

By TheSpinstress Published 4 months ago β€’ 1 min read
Honorable Mention in Falling Leaves Challenge
Fiery
Photo by Justin Cron on Unsplash

Like flickering flames

they flare along branches; cold

held at bay, for now.

By Victor Sutty on Unsplash

I hope you enjoyed this poem! Check out my other autumn leaves haiku:

Haikunature poetry

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  • Aarish3 months ago

    I love how this haiku burns bright with imagery and quiet reflection. It feels like standing under golden trees just before winter arrives.

  • Congratulations!πŸ₯³ A beautiful autumn haiku.πŸ’–

  • Wooohooooo congratulations on your honourable mention! πŸŽ‰πŸ’–πŸŽŠπŸŽ‰πŸ’–πŸŽŠ

  • I love the compared of those leaves to flickering flame. Such a beautiful Haiku!

  • James Leek4 months ago

    "...for now", really love that ending πŸ‘Œ

  • Tiffany Gordon4 months ago

    Stunning work! πŸ§‘πŸ‚

  • Mariann Carroll4 months ago

    Yes, they are like flickering flame. Nicely done

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