~A Touch of Autumn~ (Tanka)
near summer’s end
the first blush of fall
at first so subtly
soon to flash forth in splendor
touched by autumn’s breath
beneath a window
a dry leaf hangs in a cobweb
teased by a chilled wind
golden in the autumn sun
nearby an old man dreaming
forgotten chrysanthemums
in a garden turning brown
trees sharing their gifts
to every autumn gust
neighbors leaves mingle with mine
© September 2008
Carole Mathys
Regis
enjoyed each and everyone
love & peace be with you
William
nice to see you back, poetess!
carolyn
hugs
fee
C'mon down to north Georgia and we'll mingle leaves, trees, scenes, and I don't know wat all ! ! ! Excelent writing, Friend. - Bill
ET
Christine
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D
(((HUGS))) and love, karla.