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Autumn 2007 (Haiku)
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Autumn is her name and she personifies the season well. Graphic image by Stephanie Shimerdia. The "haiku" are translated from the French.


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Automne 2007 (Haiku)
Autumn 2007 (Haiku)


La lune chancelante
Se cache derrière les nuages
Présage de tempête

The hesitant moon
Hides herself behind the clouds
Portent of the storm

Dans la rue déserte
Le vent joue avec les feuilles
Sous le ciel blafard

In the empty street
The wind plays with fallen leaves
Under the pale sky

Dans le parc désert
Les cris joyeux des enfants
Ne sont qu’un souvenir

An empty playground
The happy cries of children
Just a memory

Là-haut dans le ciel
Des oies volent vers le sud
Présage de l’hiver

Way up in the sky
The wild geese are flying south
Warning of winter

La nuit est tombée
Le vent chuchote des mots
Parmi les grands cèdres


Darkness has fallen
The wind is whispering words
Through the tall cedars


Sous le ciel d’octobre
Les fées de l’automne ont peint
Les feuilles des arbres

Under autumn skies
The fairies of fall have painted
The leaves of the trees

Octobre venu
La pluie tombe sans arrêt
Ces larmes du ciel

October has come
The rain falls incessantly
These tears from heaven



© Copyright 2007 Regis Auffray


 
  

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 Reviews of "Autumn 2007 (Haiku)"
Reviewed by lois christensen
Reviewed on August 15, 2014
Having learning experiences like these in the Autumn makes me really truly want to know your Autumn feelings? All you say is true, to the extent that Autumn doesn't seem to be so harsh as Winter, which it isn't, but much action is around in autumn also.

Reviewed by Lena Kovadlo
Reviewed on December 13, 2012
It is interesting to see haiku written in French and then in English. Wish I could actually understand French so that I could compare both versions and see if they are similar in translation or not... Stil, the English version is quite nice itself. Thank you for sharing.

Reviewed by Elizabeth Russo
Reviewed on September 29, 2010
Perfect imagery truly captures the essence of autumn. I would love to hear the French version as I imagine it to sound beautiful. But, the English version is just as beautiful and I thoroughly enjoyed it, Regis. Hugs and love, Elizabeth

Reviewed on September 14, 2010
i wish i knew french. This was so pretty. the translation reads well but, i know it sounds better in french.- morgan

Reviewed by Nicole Weaver
Reviewed on July 11, 2009
Regis,
Oh my , now you really have my attention with this one. Brilliant. J'adore ma langue natale. oh mon dieu ,comme la langue française est belle.
nicole

Reviewed by Michelle Mead
Reviewed on April 26, 2008
ANother for the library.....I love autumn, maybe because I am an October baby, this one really connects with me, Michelle

Reviewed by Jon Willey
Reviewed on February 6, 2008
Autumn you romanced perfectly. With words that may have tempted her to stay. Whispering. A Memory. A hesitant Luna. Words that tease the psyche. Jon Michael Willey

Reviewed by Mary Patterson
Reviewed on January 21, 2008
A beautiful endearing poem filled with visual images...M

Reviewed by L-M Owens
Reviewed on December 30, 2007
Ahhh :) Beautiful. My favourite time of year

Reviewed on December 24, 2007
Lovely Poetic Express Regis'
EMBRASSE'
Love & Hugs Always
Vickie

Reviewed by JstImagine4Once (Reader)
Reviewed on December 18, 2007
Hi Regis..Excellent write, this is the first I've read your poetry and will definitely be reading more. Thankyou for the warm welcome. I hope to add many more pieces of my poetry to share with AuthorsDen. ~~JstImagine4Once~~

Reviewed by Rafika Anderson (Reader)
Reviewed on December 15, 2007
The imagery in these verses is exquisite. They reach out and draw the reader into each scene. Your words capture my experience of autumn here in Washington, D.C., where I have returned after 14 years abroad living in the desert. Thank you for encapsulating in this poem my entire experience of the fall. The last line is at once beautiful and touching.

Reviewed by Karen Cino
Reviewed on December 12, 2007
I am your biggest fan and I love the imagery and the magic you bring to your writing. I am always saddened by the change of seasons especially from fall to winter where the beautiful sound of the fall fades into the winter hermit.

Love the feeling I always get from your words.

~hugs~
Karen

Reviewed by Pier Tyler
Reviewed on December 10, 2007
Double Wow! The picture brings this magnificent Autumn's vision home.

Happy Holidays!
Pier

Reviewed by Marie Wadsworth
Reviewed on December 9, 2007
Wow! Awesome! Very romantic. Having it in French just adds that romantic feel. Love the graphic too.

Reviewed by Janet Caldwell
Reviewed on December 9, 2007
Oh, so lovely my friend (forever). Simply beautiful, both word and art.

Merry Christmas, Janet xoxoxo

Reviewed by A PAX
Reviewed on December 7, 2007
Art and write go hand and hand......perfection!!!!!!!
pax A

Reviewed by E. Richardson
Reviewed on December 6, 2007
beautiful and well crafted work here my friend.

Reviewed by Franz Kessler
Reviewed on December 5, 2007
Dear Regis,
you capture the mood - ambivalence - the present and future, being sensed, the threads of suffering in our inner existence. Very good work!
All the best Franz

Reviewed by Kimmy Van Kooten
Reviewed on December 4, 2007
Why is my name not on this list of unbelievable reviews? I remember reading this...I know! I think it was the day Ziggy ate Joey's new shoes! LOL!
Autumn is my favorite time of year, for all the above reasons...
A beutiful piece of it, lies here...
Love and Peace~
Kimmy~

Reviewed by Dawn Anderson
Reviewed on December 3, 2007
Absolutely beautiful...incredible imagery.

Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)
Reviewed on December 1, 2007
All great as you know how to write them.
Stay safe Regis...

Reviewed by Phyllis Jean Green
Reviewed on November 30, 2007
Just absolutely wonderful. Shimerdia, too, is a genius! All Good Things, All the Time {Always Hope!}, Pea <3

Reviewed by Liana Margiva
Reviewed on November 30, 2007
BEAUTIFUL, VERY BEAUTIFUL POEM!!!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)
Reviewed on November 29, 2007
Yes the dark days are on us. Great capture of the season and wonderful Haiku's!

Reviewed by Jerry Engler
Reviewed on November 29, 2007
I sincerely wish I understood the French as well as the English at this moment, Regis, but it's a beautiful enough work for me just in the English. I like Kate Burnside's descriptions of the work almost as much as another piece of poetry--confetti through the mind, like wind chimes, etc. It is a fine piece of work...Jerry

Reviewed by M Flack
Reviewed on November 28, 2007
What more can I add that hasn't already been said? You have many addmirers who can see your talents and can pen such words as to reflect your art back to you...

Well penned and the images are vivid. Thank you for sharing this...

Reviewed by Kate Burnside
Reviewed on November 28, 2007
Like confetti through the mind, this falls effortlessly and sweetly. Love the juxtapose of the French and English, which play together like wind chimes. So gentle, so tenderly melancholic. So evocative. And yes, Lady Autumn matches the mood and soul of this poem wonderfully. TY Regis. This lets me breathe. Love, Kate xx

Reviewed by Kathryn Collins (Reader)
Reviewed on November 27, 2007
Reg --

I will always be autumn's friend and in your words find her all the more appealing. Beautiful writing.

love,
Kathy

Reviewed by William Cryer (Reader)
Reviewed on November 25, 2007
fervent accolades

wither in comparison

such mellifl'ous verse

Reviewed by Amor Sabor
Reviewed on November 25, 2007
Beautiful Haikus, Regis...excellent work

Reviewed by Regina Pounds
Reviewed on November 25, 2007
Verlaine would applaud, Regis. I do. You captured the mood perfectly.

Gina

Reviewed by Art Hernandez
Reviewed on November 25, 2007
Very nice work, Reg...

enjoyed...
Art Sun...

Reviewed by Sheila Roy
Reviewed on November 25, 2007
Each Haiku has strong imagery and captures Autumn successfully. Posting these in both languages showcases your talent! I enjoyed these~ Sheila

Reviewed by Joyce Bowling
Reviewed on November 24, 2007
An outstanding write my friend, enjoyed this much...well done!
Blessings & Happy Holidays,
Joyce B.

Reviewed by Barbara Smith
Reviewed on November 24, 2007
Regis, this is truly beautiful and well written. I enjoyed it much...you've capture a scene of Autumn, full of images and life. This is a definite keeper. Also enjoyed the picture.

Reviewed by Safi Abdi
Reviewed on November 24, 2007
Thanks for this beautiful timely offering, my friend.
Safi

Reviewed by Leland Waldrip
Reviewed on November 23, 2007
Excellent haiku art. Autumn was never painted better.
Best regards,
Leland

Reviewed by Myrna Badgerow
Reviewed on November 23, 2007
This is indeed one of your finest.. I love haiku chains and this is beautiful in both French and English...)

Myrna

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on November 23, 2007
One of your finest Regis!!

Love TinkaSweets

Reviewed by William Haynes
Reviewed on November 23, 2007
French makes everything sound beautiful.
I've only published one piece in French
bill

Reviewed by Kathy Armijo
Reviewed on November 22, 2007
A melancholy write about the beauty that has left causing the tears to fall from heaven. This is a passionate and sensitive poem about how most of us feel when Spring, Summer, and Fall fade into the coldness of winter. Relfections of our lives and its passing.

God bless you. Kathy

Reviewed by Randall Barfield
Reviewed on November 22, 2007
Yes, beautiful. Here I give you the Spanish words as follows:

La luna vacilante
Se esconde tras las nubes
Augurio de la tempestad

En la calle desierta
El viento juega con hojas caidas
Bajo un cielo palido

Un parque desierto
Los gritos alegres de los ninos
Solamente una memoria

Alla alto en el cielo
Los gansos salvajes estan volando al sur
Una senal de invierno

La oscuridad ha caido
El viento esta susurrando palabras
A travez de los cedros altos

Bajo los cielos de otono
Las hadas de otono han pintado
Las hojas de los arboles

Octubre ha llegado
La lluvia cae sin cesar
Estas lagrimas del cielo.


Reviewed by Joyce Devenish
Reviewed on November 22, 2007
I love it Reg. I don't know anything about (Haiku) but this write is delightful...JDM

Reviewed on November 22, 2007
Regis this is incredibly beautiful.

Reviewed by Rose Rideout
Reviewed on November 22, 2007
A beautiful Haiku and a picture to match it perfectly. Thank you Regis for sharing.

Newfie Hugs, Rose

Reviewed by Sandie May Joyce
Reviewed on November 22, 2007
A wonderful enchanting poem. I love the picture too. It is very beautiful!

Sandie May Joyce :o)

Reviewed by D Johnson
Reviewed on November 22, 2007
Reg, you've put it all together; enchanting picture, wonderful Ku's and the French/English translations. Well done.

Peace,
Dan

Reviewed by Joseph* OneLight*® (Reader)
Reviewed on November 22, 2007
Your poetry shines with the vibrant colours of the autumn spirit!

Happy Thanksgiving Regis!

Wishing you abundant blessings of love, joy & peace,
Joseph*

Reviewed by Carole Mathys
Reviewed on November 22, 2007
A splendid run of Haiku, Regis...beautiful in its simplicity

Carole~

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on November 22, 2007
nice duality to this poem, Regis ... enjoyed much ...

Reviewed by m j hollingshead
Reviewed on November 22, 2007
i like this

Reviewed by Amber Moonstone
Reviewed on November 22, 2007
Reg,
This is a beautiful portrayal of the season and the woman...
Beautifully written. Much peace, love, and light,
Amber "V"

Reviewed on November 22, 2007
REG... thanks for sharing... well done!

"For the Beauty of the Earth..." Tom.

Reviewed by Georg Mateos
Reviewed on November 22, 2007
Autumn, like a heart's tree letting the whitered one fall on a bed of rain tears.
Now we have two great French writing poets in our midst.
Great!!!
Georg

Reviewed by RaeLynn Teller
Reviewed on November 21, 2007
I found almost a forlorn feeling in your picture of autumn. Not enjoying the cold of winter, I relate to this wary write that brings a mood to autumn. Nice change to the “so pretty” poems that even I have written. This is great.

--RaeLynn

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo
Reviewed on November 21, 2007
Well said and so very heartwarming, this autumn with tears from heaven.....

Be safe,
Karen

Reviewed by Pierre Ortega
Reviewed on November 21, 2007
Beautiful! Flows just like the changing seasons and the French is such a
sweet sounding language.

Pierre

Reviewed by L Hippler
Reviewed on November 21, 2007
Regis, I really liked this one. It's probably my favorite so far.
You've definitely captured the feel of the season. (Perfect pic too.)
Larry

Reviewed by J. Pajot
Reviewed on November 21, 2007
Most excellent write, Regis. Such a wonderfully accurate description of that transition between summer and winter...
Always the best of all things to you and yours,
Jim

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on November 21, 2007
Now this is stunning work both in anglais ans francais my friend and the picture captures the heart like a kiss. Very nice indeed.

Fee

Reviewed by Susan de Vegter
Reviewed on November 21, 2007
Beautiful image and your words inFrench and english make this read twice as lovely. I wish I could hear this read in French. Gives me chills.
Love,
Susan

Reviewed by Tom Kitt
Reviewed on November 21, 2007
Hey! I may get to like this Haiku stuff, nicely done. Tom

Reviewed by Susan Sonnen
Reviewed on November 21, 2007
all are lovely
but my favorite is this:


Darkness has fallen
The wind is whispering words
Through the tall cedars

Reviewed by Debby Rosenberg
Reviewed on November 21, 2007
wow...loved this, and that graphic is awesome too!

Reviewed by Louisa Dobbins
Reviewed on November 21, 2007
A breathful...

Reviewed by Richard Cederberg
Reviewed on November 21, 2007
Delightful ... like sweet honey.
Blessings and Light ...
Richard

Reviewed by Emile Tubiana
Reviewed on November 21, 2007
My dear friend Regis, how beautifully you described our season. Your wild geese just arrived here and rest on our meadows and help our fairies paint our trees too in order to be ready for Thanksgiving. Well done! You are a good poet model for me, since you are writing in French and in English. Great. Emile

Reviewed by Lew Duffey
Reviewed on November 21, 2007
A beautiful and poetic write. Just like Autumn herself. It is glorious.
God Bless,
Lew

Reviewed by William Bonilla
Reviewed on November 21, 2007
Regis
Thai beautufl collection of autumn Kus
are outstandingly beautiful
Thanks for sharing
Peac be with you
Wishing you and family
A Happy thnaks giving

William



Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)
Reviewed on November 21, 2007
Breathtaking haiku's Regis, nothing more I can add . . .

Reviewed on November 21, 2007
Autumn haiku are beautiful, no matter the language.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Reviewed by Christine Alwin
Reviewed on November 21, 2007
Reg, your poem and photo go hand and hand Beautifully !
Nice Job,
Christine

Reviewed by Bill Grimes Jr.
Reviewed on November 21, 2007
Brilliant dear Reg......The sketch is stunning and the poetry is surreal.....heavenly.......Excellent work my friend.....

Much love,

Bill

Reviewed on November 21, 2007
Very pretty poem. Just lovely.

Reviewed on November 21, 2007
Beautiful in both English and French; bravo, mon ami! C'est magnifique!

(((HUGS))) and much love, ton ami, Karen Lynn de la Texas. :D

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan
Reviewed on November 21, 2007
a beautiful autumn poem-love the rhythm and visual qualities

Reviewed by S H (Reader)
Reviewed on November 21, 2007
I really like this one Regis. It's very pretty.

Reviewed by LadyJtalks LadyJzTalkZone (Reader)
Reviewed on November 21, 2007
nicely done. Lady J

Reviewed on November 21, 2007
gorgeous! Lóved the way you have painted nature with the colors of the autumn season.


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