Memories - New England in Autumn

I listen to the air conditioner hum as I look out my

window on the sun-painted landscape. The season has changed from Summer to Fall. Yet, in Southwest Florida the change is imperceptible.

Last week, my husband and I visited my former Massachusetts home. Brrrr! I had no problem recognizing the Autumnal change. But, as I pulled my jacket tighter, I couldn't resist scanning the greenery to spot the tell-tale signs of the season--color. 

Autumn is one of the most vibrant times of the year. The flaming reds, the bright oranges and yellows that herald the end of summer brighten my spirit. Alas, we were too early. I could spy only teases of red. As much as I love the sunny colors of Florida, I miss Fall's splendor. 

I've written a Haiku--fond memories of a New England Autumn:

Nature's Fall display

Instills a sense of wonder 

And peace in my soul.

Red, orange, yellow,

The fleeting colors of Fall

Blaze before they die.

REMEMBER, KEEP WRITING!

Haiku - A Taste of Poetry

One shelf of my bookcase is devoted to poetry I love to read. Whether soothing or a call to action, the cadence of the words gives me comfort. When I try to write it, however, I never get past a few stanzas. 

Then I discovered Haiku, a Japanese poetic form. I found it an exciting challenge. The verse contains 17 syllables, arranged in three lines of 5-7-5. An alternate set-up is 11 syllables, 3-5-3. These shortened poems energize my Muse. I love the challenge of creating a cohesive story within a specific cadence.

Last year I wrote a Haiku for each season, based on my life in Massachusetts. This year, I'll need new verse since I've moved to Florida!

Spring

Winter's cold caress
grudgingly suspends its reign
as spring tiptoes in.

Summer

Warm sunlight dancing
atop eager new blossoms
sings a summer tune.

Fall

Fruit of the chestnut,
adorned in a spiky coat,
heralds fall's display.

Winter - Icicles

Water trapped in time
With its too brief frozen life,
sparkling in the sun.

I'd love to see a Haiku from you. Something for the season? Leave it in the Comments section.

Enjoy your holidays and, remember, keep on writing!

Margo

Haiku - an ancient form of Japanese poetry.

Although I love poetry, my numerous attempts to create it have always failed. Until, however, I discovered Haiku, a lovely short form of poetry. A Haiku is made up of only three lines--five syllables for the first and third lines and seven syllables for the second line. 

I begin with a word or topic and let my imagination fly. Here are two I wrote, the first for spring (here now) and the second for summer (soon to be upon us):

Spring
Winter's cold caress
grudgingly suspends its reign
as spring tiptoes in.

Summer
Warm sunlight dancing
atop eager new blossoms
sings a summer tune.

Harness your creative spirit and create your own Haiku. Put it in a reply. I'd love to see it.

Remember, keep writing!