Deathly cold darkness
adorns Autumn’s fallen leaves
with Winter’s halo
by Scooj
(originally posted in March 2015)
Tag: Leaf
It’s coming
Summer’s memories
locked away and discarded;
face up to Winter.
by Scooj
Tanka 1
In late October
Westonbirt Arboretum
leafy canopies
display their red, gold and green
magnificence, for our joy.
by Scooj. Photograph courtesy of Scoojette.
Autumn
.
Her calling card dropped
without any compassion
for lingering hope.
.
by Scooj
Lovers
In the Autumn shade
a young couple share kisses;
in oblivion.
by Scooj
Love lost
Such vibrant colour
lost in verdant foliage;
perfect camouflage.
by Scooj
23/30 Summer growth
Wisteria leaves
press on the bathroom window;
a relentless surge.
by Scooj
15/30 Exotics
Who would have thought it?
Bananas in Exeter.
How biodiverse!
by Scooj
10/30 Lady Hosta
Easy on the eye
soft curves with pale rippled skin
and this year no snails!
by Scooj
8/30 Teasel
Fresh grown sun-drenched leaves
disguise needle sharp meat hooks
catching on my hands.
by Scooj
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