Final Drift

the leaf’s last ride

By Tim CarmichaelPublished 4 months ago • 1 min read

Photo by Logan Teffertiller on Unsplash

Last leaf slips away

red, gold, and amber tremble

softly lands and rests

Haiku nature poetry

About the Creator

Tim Carmichael

Tim is an Appalachian poet and cookbook author. He writes about rural life, family, and the places he grew up around. His poetry and essays have appeared in Bloodroot and Coal Dust, his latest book.

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Final Drift

the leaf’s last ride

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