When Autumn Fades
A Haiku on the Final Blaze Before Winter
By Aspen NoblePublished 4 months ago • 1 min read
Crimson leaves drift down -
Scarlet flames scatter like rain
Autumn folds to dusk
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Aspen Noble
I draw inspiration from folklore, history, and the poetry of survival. My stories explore the boundaries between mercy and control, faith and freedom, and the cost of reclaiming one’s own magic.
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What a coincidence. I published a story a couple days ago titled "Blaze" and my characters were named Blaze and Scarlett! Loved your beautiful Haiku!
Concisely poignant! Loved this one.