I just realized that we haven’t had a writing blog for some time, so what better time to correct that situation than autumn, when the air is pregnant with possibilities and the fragrance of change. I admit it, autumn is my absolute favorite time of year. I love the colors, the holidays, and the cooler weather. The way the birds are more active and the breeze more crisp. So come, you writers. Share your haikus about autumn and harvest.
In case you need a refresher on haiku:
It’s a Japanese form of poetry that captures a moment, creating a picture in just a few words. We’ll use the traditional standards for haiku, so your poems (which don’t need to rhyme) should consists of three lines, with five syllables in the first line, seven syllables in the second line, and five syllables in the third line.
Got it?
Okay, here are my offerings:
Richly colored leaves
Float in playful abandon
Autumn! Welcome home!
Scent of harvest earth
Carried on caressing winds…
You make my nose smile.
Corn maze, pumpkins, leaves,
Cider, cooler days
Welcome back my friends!
Can I Have Your Attention Please?
crunch, crunch, rake, crunch, sneeze
Get the trash bag, hold it still
rake, rake, sneeze, crunch, rake
Raking those darn leaves
The wind blows them all away!
Oh well…the game is starting!
Wait! My coffee hadn’t kicked in yet! I flunked the haiku test–
A correction…
Raking those darn leaves,
The wind blows them all away!
Oh well, the game’s on!
Appetizers served,
Watching the Patriots win
With my family.
Autumn is here now…
Followed by winter’s dark days
Hurry here springtime!
Scarlet, gold, and green
Trees release the autumn dream
Breathe – admire – release
Thanks that was fun!
a chill in the air
senses know this world speaks truth
spring & summer dream
autumn’s slow sickle
golden snow is burning fast
harvest’s heart is cold
4G service near Yellowstone -amazing!
Frost in the campground
Frigid seat in the outhouse
How I miss summer
Like crisp leaves falling,
Memories kissing my face,
Autumn breathes again
love this mike!
Glad bursts of orange
Whimsical wisps floating down
Boney trees greeting
Thanks, Karen. Your writing blogs are always fun.
Harvest party fun
Scarecrows gathering orange leaves
Squeals from children–joy!
Green falls red and gold,
Perfect promise long foretold,
Death and grace enfold.
Autumn in Texas
Cool mornings, warm afternoons
Still wearing flip-flops!
fall in Michigan
frigid mornings, icy days
jealous of flip-flops!
Ha!
I am so in awe
Evocative word portraits
All you guys are great!
In the spirit of a tremendous harvest. Many of us will be together someday.
GOD in HIS glory,
HIS children rising from earth,
greatly welcomed home!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDdvReNKKuk
Cool caressing breeze;
Crackling sunshine; smelling
Donuts! Apple cider!
Pumpkin on the porch,
Bewitching trick-or-treater,
Share a toothless grin.
What wonderful word pictures! Thanks for playing, everyone.
Brush of winter winds
Chases away summer heat
I sigh in delight
Stab the Pumpkin! Stab!
Open the brain cavity.
Pull out all the guts!
Hmmm. This author must be a fun dad.
wow! such wonderful visions of Autumn! this is so much fun 🙂
leaf and grass ripen
golden as the dawning sun
nature’s praise to God
golden embers bright
brought forth by a morning light
the fires of autumn
Try to seize the day’s
Indian summer glory–
Winter’s coming soon.
Thanks to Lisa Evola for pointing me to your post. Here’s my Harvest Haiku:
Combines twirl, dust swirls
Harvest time is here, then gone.
Will thankful hearts stay?
enjoying Autumn
chirping birds fattening deer
smile at the cool breeze.