Ground Into Forgotten




















Fallen leaves rattle their grief
under booted feet grinding
them into forgotten.
Glory comes on warm sunbursts
only to surrender to the icy teeth of frost.

©Susie Clevenger 2014

Real Toads ~ When I Write Tanka (Part 2) ~ Hisashi Nakamura












Comments

Anonymous said…
some nice contrasts, and the first line is so vivid ~
Other Mary said…
Very well crafted Tanka Susie.
Maude Lynn said…
This is really gorgeous, Susie.
Kerry O'Connor said…
There is something very thrilling about those days caught between two seasons. Such an excellent subject for tanka.
hedgewitch said…
Very vivid images just make the seasonal mood more intense. And yay for those Outlander books on the sidebar--one of my very favorite series in fiction.
Sherry Blue Sky said…
Love the idea of leaves "rattling their grief". Good one, Susie!
Helen said…
You connected lines 1, 2 with 4, 5 perfectly ... lovely tanka, Susie!
brudberg said…
You create a wonderful image with those leaves being crushed.
steph said…
...rattle their grief.. I like that a lot. Caught between one side and the other is a great theme..
Hannah said…
This is very dimensional...even audible...well done!
Scarlet said…
I love the sounds, rattle & grinding ~ Beautiful tanka Susie ~
Unknown said…
You create a vivid and enticing view of seasons ebbing and flowing.
Lovely photo.....don't fancy being in the grip of these icy teeth!

Ruby