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Songs of Parting

Fall

By C. Rommial ButlerPublished 4 months ago 1 min read
Olga Wisinger-Florian: Falling leaves

The wind swirls at dusk

Whispering songs of parting

As leaves gently fall

Haiku

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C. Rommial Butler

C. Rommial Butler is a writer, musician and philosopher from Indianapolis, IN. His works can be found online through multiple streaming services and booksellers.

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  • Aarsh Malik2 months ago

    Your use of imagery is exquisite; the swirling wind and falling leaves evoke a gentle melancholy that resonates deeply.

  • So beautifully written. I can envision the leaves as they gently fall.

  • Rachel Deeming4 months ago

    Deeply atmospheric in so few words.

  • Alpha Cortex4 months ago

    it was very nice

  • Mark Graham4 months ago

    This depicts the sadness of the season of autumn.

  • Tim Carmichael4 months ago

    What a peaceful and beautiful haiku! You've captured that magical moment at dusk so perfectly.

  • Komal4 months ago

    That one’s quiet and beautiful—like nature’s lullaby wrapped in a goodbye. ✨

  • Ah, this felt like a symphony. Loved your Haiku!

  • Mother Combs4 months ago

    Oh, such a good haiku, Charles. <3

  • Gabriel Huizenga4 months ago

    Magnificent work, C. - I can see, hear, and feel the changing seasons in this piece! Perhaps my favorite in this challenge so far. :)

  • Beautiful haiku and image…💖 nothing like a dog or two to enhance an outing!🤗

  • Tiffany Gordon4 months ago

    Beautifully done!!

  • John Cox4 months ago

    Love the Whispering songs of parting as a metaphor in your haiku, Rommi. Excellent entry to the challenge! Good luck!

  • Paul Stewart4 months ago

    Damn, Rommi. This is exceptional. Truly. To coin your own term, well wrought, sir! Love this a lot and expect this just might place!

  • Peaceful

  • Aspen Marie 4 months ago

    Beautiful!

  • Jay Kantor4 months ago

    Gorgeous Cr ~ Along with the fragrance wafting..! jk.bud

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