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In Red

Falling leaves

By Antoni De'LeonPublished 4 months ago 1 min read
Happy Red Panda day September 21st.

You arrive not as

a roar...but as a gentle

kiss upon the cheek

-

You are a smile that

brings colors to brighten our

otherwise null days

-

You are red snowflakes

A warm day. Softly melting.

A fleeting pleasure.

-

I chase you, laughing

joyfully. Happiness found

where transience fades.

.......................

September 21st, is Red Panda day.

Haiku

About the Creator

Antoni De'Leon

Everything has its wonders, even darkness and silence, and I learn, whatever state I may be in, therein to be content. (Helen Keller).

Tiffany, Dhar, JBaz, Rommie, Grz, Paul, Mike, Sid, NA, Michelle L, Caitlin, Sarah P. List unfinished.

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  • Tiffany Gordon4 months ago

    Awe this was beautiful & uplifting Antoni! ☺️💪🏾

  • Novel Allen4 months ago

    How lovely are the red pandas, never knew they existed. The haikus are fleeting and fitting both purposes.

  • Hey, thanks for remembering Red Panda Day with this haiku chain! Both the panda and haiku are absolutely lovely!

  • Sid Aaron Hirji4 months ago

    So cute and ties with my favorite season

  • Red pandas are sooo adorable! Loved your poem!

  • Sandy Gillman4 months ago

    Such a gentle and joyful tribute.

  • Mark Graham4 months ago

    The reason why Autumn is my favorite season. Good job.

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