Autumn Tanka

diamond raindrops 
adorn autumn leaves
their curled palms
petitioning God
to cushion their fall

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drunk on moonlight
autumn leaves tumble
across shadows pleading
with the ghosts of summer
to share a last dance

©Susie Clevenger

At Real Toads Kerry has prompted us to write tanka poems.

Comments

Billy Blue Eyes said…
I really like reading your poems, they are so calming
NataĊĦek said…
they are both lovely.. love that autumn feeling in them.
Kerry O'Connor said…
Both your tanka have evoked the spirit of the season. I like the way the poems appear to be welcoming the advent of Autumn.
Kathryn Dyche said…
Oh I love that second one a lot. Drunk on moonlight. . . oh yes.
brudberg said…
The leaves dancing with the moon is enchanting... love it.
Scarlet said…
Beautiful autumn tanka poems Susie ~ I like the curled palms & last dance of summer ~ Happy Sunday ~
Marian said…
love the idea of the leaves petitioning God. very clever!
LaTonya Baldwin said…
mood and images drawn are lovely.
Rambling Woods said…
You really write so beautifully and I love to collect books of poems..Michelle
Ella said…
Beautifully vivid! I too love that autumn magic and your words brought it! I love the ghost :D
Margaret said…
...and the leaves are all golden, ready for that last dance... Ghosts, leaves... great autumnal imagery
Anonymous said…
vivid personification, Susie
Hannah said…
Two tales of season shifting...beautifully rendered, Susie!