Leaves have blackened turned into mulch
Beauty surrendered—winter’s touch
Cold winds blow in evening dusk
Birds flying high on currents warm
Images seen in shadow swarms
Forest animals smell of musk
Wolves and bears prepare for the snow
Fur thickens to keep from the cold
Chilled clouds moving in wind seem brusque.
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Poetry Form: Nove Otto
Approaching the gate
Knew he was late
No friendly entering here
His mind started to fear
Why is it hidden this way
The door so far away
He decided to turn the gate lock
Walked to the door, tried a knock
Opening up he saw his girl
And all his silly fears unfurled.
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The Unicorn Challenge-29/11/24
Thanksgiving table set up proper
Little ones hungry, whining awful
Impatient to eat the feast
Waiting not easy to be ceased
Watching as the sidebar sits
With desserts and candy bits
Finally the mothers come in, proud
Eating the meal is allowed
Patience is a virtue, said
Waiting for the meat and bread
Little voices are always hushed
As prayers spoken, they hope rushed
Pleasant humming of voices heard
In between bites all are blurred.
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Thursday Inspiration #256 Patience
icy leaves hiding
watery drops seek the ground
winter rainfall gift
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(kigo words italicized)
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winter’s fallen leaves
competing nandin berries
soon snow will cover
reds begin to disappear
cold whitened vines now bending
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Fleeting Autumn, haiga vs. photo-ku
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(Seox poem form)
Crimson’s Creative Challenge #010
Life is hectic, Sara thought, approaching the mall. If I shopped ahead of time I wouldn’t be facing this chaos. Christmas had become difficult now everyone was an adult. No playing with toys on displays seeing what little ones might like, or outfits for small children. Now it’s all tech gadgets Sarah didn’t know how to use, or care to, really. She missed the earlier times. A shopping trip used to be an outlet, a fun activity, now just a chore. Sara stepped to cross the street and was almost run down by a scooter. A sign of the times.
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Can You Tell A Story In…
A big Newfoundland that rescues people.
None.
Yes, but would not recommend it.
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Get to Know You #43
holiday time, politics, more
try to remain calm is a chore
concentrate on what you adore
realize the beauty of it around you
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Ovi Poetry Challenge 76: CALM is your inspiration.
I suppose we oldsters are to be envied
Not herding children that are frenzied
Christmas and all the rush
Everyone thinking that they must
Do all they think is required
All the actions get mired
Into one big holiday frenzy
Not anything I envy
But there is that nostalgia thing
Where school choirs did sing
Plays and performances cute
I do miss them, no dispute
It’s just not the same without them
I better quit before I’m glum
I still love Christmas to come
Shopping can make me go numb
But all in all I love these days
Observing is now my way.
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Weekly Prompts Wednesday Challenge – Frenzied
The Bag Lady 
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