The Christmas tree is dead, long-live the Christmas tree.

 

Trees of Christmas past

bannish the chill invasion

and with their heat, rule.

 

by Scooj

Melting glass

 

Explosive moment

that human time spans cannot

see; like melting glass.

 

by Scooj

Upstream thinking

 

Upland tree planting

arrests runoff and flooding

of unfortunates.

 

by Scooj

Shoe tree

The leaves tumble down

and skateboarders once again

admire their totem.

by Scooj.

Shoe tree, College Green, Bristol.
Shoe tree, College Green, Bristol.

Swan song

 

A final flourish

as green leaves turn brown, then drop

and cruel winter comes.

 

by Scooj

  • edited to restore the correct syllable count (how embarrassing!)

Mistletoe

 

Autumn’s nakedness

unveils a seasonal boon

for Christmas kisses.

 

by Scooj

Lovers

 

In the Autumn shade

a young couple share kisses;

in oblivion.

 

by Scooj

Haiku 15

 

Counting 1…2…3…

beautiful green Spring meadows,

remember these things?

 

by Scooj

Haiku 8

 

An arranged marriage

of wrought iron and living wood

finding harmony.

 

by Scooj

Haiku 6

 

Delicate petals

an ephemeral beacon

softly heralds Spring

 

by Scooj