Photo by Boston Public Library on Unsplash
When the northwind sighs
leaves scatter like startled birds
whispers soft goodbyes
About the Creator
Pamela Williams
“Suppose I had wings like the dawning day and flew across the ocean. Even then your powerful arm would guide and protect me.”
— Psalm 139:9–10, Contemporary English Version (CEV)
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I think the word for this is "poignant." Gorgeous.
Such a delicate haiku. I love how the imagery of leaves scattering captures the quiet, inevitable feeling of farewell.
Beautifully personified, Pamela!!! The autumn leaves literally came to life here!
Together with the image, the whole haiku reads like a beautiful old tale. I really love the feeling it evoked.
This is a goodie Pamela! "leaves scatter like startled birds"- excellent line. Just a thought for the "whispers"- is that the wind, or the leaves?
Love the title, image and analogy
Oh, I feel winter coming in my bones with this.
I loved the comparison of leaves to startled birds. Beautiful Haiku!
Your poem matched the vibe of the image. In fact you brought the image to life with your words. I love that you drew attention to the north wind. That you followed the leaves with your eyes to imagine them as like the wings of a bird. Very creative. Fantastic work Pamela 🤗❤️
Great imagery
Oh, that is so beautiful, Pamela, and the haiku so fitting the picture!
Excellent. I invite you to read my post too