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The Moment Before

Falling Leaves

By Steve LancePublished 4 months ago 1 min read
Runner-Up in Falling Leaves Challenge
The Moment Before
Photo by Natalia Soto on Unsplash

a flash of amber

sunlight clings a moment more

winter claims the rest

Haiku

About the Creator

Steve Lance

My long search continues.

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  • Marilyn Glover3 months ago

    Such a lovely haiku, Steve, congratulations on your win!🍂

  • L.C. Schäfer3 months ago

    Beautiful, deserved to win imo 😁

  • Wooohooooo congratulations on your win! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊

  • Alison McBain3 months ago

    The somber tone of this haiku is compelling, with evocative phrases such as "flash of amber" and "sunlight clings." The last line's turn of phrase works so well to portray the seasons changing. Congrats!

  • Hi Steve, you are being featured on Vocal Social Society as part of our Dynamic Duo! Happy to discover you and what a beautiful haiku!

  • Sandy Gillman4 months ago

    I love your imagery here 🧡

  • Teresa Renton4 months ago

    Love the story you tell here Steve, so beautifully expressed 🥰

  • LUCCIAN LAYTH4 months ago

    yet there's no soul to blow the winds

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