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Senses of Autumn (haiku form)
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One morning dawn brings
Expectations of winter
As October wanes


The sun winks awake
A million diamonds sparkle
On the frosted ground


Autumn breezes blow
Leaves scatter like frightened hens
Under the hedgerow


Skeins of flying geese
Paint patterns on prairie ponds
Reflections of fall


In harvested fields
Flocks of snow geese rest and feed
On their journey south


In rivers and streams
The salmon are back once more
From the distant sea


The salmon are spent
The spawning over, they die
Food for bears and gulls


The salmon's return
From the faraway ocean
Completes the cycle


On the mountain crests
New snow has lasted the day
Winter is stirring


Copyright © 2003 by Regis J. Auffray
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 Reviews of "Senses of Autumn (haiku form)"
Reviewed by Jms Bell
Reviewed on October 14, 2020
WOW WHAT TERRIFIC 'AUTUMN' IMAGERY! THANKS SO MUCH FOR SHARING REGIS. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...HIS+INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by lois christensen
Reviewed on August 21, 2014
First of all, photo is so pretty. 2nd = I go on a picnic, take a swiss cheese sandwhich on rye, a bag of potato chips, and slice of pie, and sit on a rock and eat. Probably Devil's Den at Gettysburg, PA a favorite place for a picnic like this. so delightful to even think of going out in the fall with friends on picnics, since Winter ends them and more substantial food is needed.

Reviewed by Katryn Dougherty
Reviewed on May 22, 2004
autumn is one of my favorite times of year
I like each seaoson for their own reasons
you captured fall well here

Reviewed by T. Emilie Dybevik (Reader)
Reviewed on December 6, 2003
Simply stunning. I'm there. Fantastic images and very well crafted.

Fine work!

Thank You,
Emilie

Reviewed by P. Michaels (Reader)
Reviewed on November 27, 2003
Regis,
This picture is really beautiful and the poem goes well with it. You really captured the season in this one.

Reviewed by Tamara Dailey-Keur (Reader)
Reviewed on November 24, 2003
Wonderful... You paint a picture with your words. Breath taking and refreshing.

Reviewed by S H (Reader)
Reviewed on November 22, 2003
Even more beautiful then the first time I read it.

Reviewed by ♥ Kari Hirshey ♥ (Reader)
Reviewed on November 16, 2003
Awesome :) wonderful imagery and tone in this.
~Kari~

Reviewed by Ashraf Goreja (Reader)
Reviewed on November 16, 2003
Most beautiful write.
Greetings.

Goreja.com

Reviewed by Richard Vallance (Reader)
Reviewed on November 16, 2003


OK, Regis! These are just wonderful1

Please submit along with pic for publication in Winter issue of Canadian Zen Haiku. I need lots of Canuck haikuists!

Bye for now,

Richard


Reviewed by Libby Stone (Reader)
Reviewed on November 15, 2003
Very picturesque writing. Loved it!
Blessings,
Libby

Reviewed by Zenith Elliott
Reviewed on November 14, 2003
Regis, this is outstanding work! I see I'd better do a better job of keeping up with your work, since I have missed some exceptional writing...~Z~

Reviewed by Simon Thurlow (Reader)
Reviewed on November 14, 2003
Brilliant

Reviewed by Fr. Kurt Messick
Reviewed on November 14, 2003
lovely

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on November 14, 2003
I'd love to see the jumping salmon, swimming up stream, this is a pure refreshing delightful read. Great pic

Reviewed by Erin Kelly-Moen
Reviewed on November 14, 2003
Interesting how the haiku forms blend the whole into a walk into a season, Regis, nicely done. This is my favorite:

"Skeins of flying geese
Paint patterns on prairie ponds
Reflections of fall"

It is imaged in a way that is easily accessible without mind, it is felt in the heart. :)

Reviewed by Ronald Hull
Reviewed on November 13, 2003
Very reminescent of my youth up north. The photo is beautiful.

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge (Reader)
Reviewed on November 13, 2003
Beautiful with such outstanding and gorgeous imagery.

Reviewed by Evelyn Simon
Reviewed on November 13, 2003
This was my favorite season when I lived in N.Y.
Now living in FL., it's just another season.
Great write. :0)

Reviewed by Vesna Perkovic (Reader)
Reviewed on November 13, 2003
On the mountain crests
New snow has lasted the day
Winter is stirring


Glorious!!!

Well done Regis..a talent indeed..:)

Vesna

Reviewed by Leland Waldrip
Reviewed on November 13, 2003
Very expressive imagery, Regis. Excellent package and I loved every verse inside.
Best regards,
Leland

Reviewed by Paul Berube
Reviewed on November 13, 2003
Regis, this is a super write. Your imagery was excellent.

Reviewed by Jeff Mason
Reviewed on November 13, 2003
Very nicely done. Beautiful fall/winter imagery.

Reviewed by *********** ********** (Reader)
Reviewed on November 13, 2003
You paint beautiful pictures with your words...ty for sharing this......Dani

Reviewed on November 13, 2003
Wonderful picture marched by wonderful lines. Thanks.

Reviewed by Sharron Tyrrell
Reviewed on November 13, 2003
wow the photo is lovely the words touch the soul
what more could a person ask for ...

Reviewed by Kay P Devenish
Reviewed on November 13, 2003
A Perfectly written poem...I love the subject and the way you describe it.The only thing I would like different is the font,I felt it was too hard for Autumn,I imagine autumn being more a soft thin font...and slanted (like Autumn is....windy leanings)but that's just my own taste and a personal opinion I am probably wrong about that,hope you don't mind me mentioning it... the poem content was 10 out of 10.
Best wishes
from
kay.

Reviewed by Mark Rockeymoore
Reviewed on November 12, 2003
i'm glad to add my voice to the chorus in praise of this work! you are definitely in the process of mastering this form, poet! kudos!

Reviewed on November 12, 2003
"Senses of Autumn (haiku form)" a sequence Haiku that delivers the message and the beauty of Eternal Mother. It is an enjoyable reading from a profound writing.

Happy Day to all.

Nov. 13. 02:12 EST. + 06 GMT.

Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU


Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on November 12, 2003
all, excellent haiku!

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on November 12, 2003
Incredible, awesome, beautiful, magnificent in every way!!

The Pic is breathtaking!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by William Bonilla
Reviewed on November 12, 2003
wonderful haiku,
enjoyed them all
thanks

William

Reviewed by Claywoman (Reader)
Reviewed on November 12, 2003
Very nice! I love haiku's, I just cannot write them...hehe

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on November 12, 2003
Every one a joy to read Regis, and the photo is splendid. A winning combination!

Reviewed by Floria Kelderhouse (Reader)
Reviewed on November 12, 2003
Beautiful expression Regis...I loved reading it ....floria

Reviewed by Pamela Kimmell
Reviewed on November 12, 2003
Beautiful expressions of Fall's magic.....and a lovely photo as well.

Reviewed by Susan Sparks (Reader)
Reviewed on November 12, 2003
Regis: "The sun winks awake" This is INCREDIBLE! A new way of looking at the sun coming up. I can just "see" the first peeks of rays coming over the horizon. So vivid. Wonderful poem.

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)
Reviewed on November 12, 2003
Watching a salmon run as they leap up the falls is absolutely fasinating. Wonderful write!

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on November 12, 2003
Very nice, Regis! Think I like 2 and 9 the best.

Reviewed by Marlene Dawn
Reviewed on November 12, 2003
Great work! mmm now I'm hungry for salmon.

Marlene


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