the last days of fall
just a single yellow leaf
in gathering fog
the last days of fall
coloured leaves cover the ground
grey foggy mornings
just a single yellow leaf
clings to the birch
in dawn’s early light
in gathering fog
harbingers of winter call
gathering silence
© G.s.k. ‘15
Carpe Diem Special #185 Georgia’s first “Autumn Reflections” (Troiku)
I’m honoured to be hosted this month on Carpe Diem Special with my haiku and waka, thanks to my haiku for the autumn kukai “Peace of Mind” which won first place in October. First prize is the publication of an e-book of verse (and a weekly presentation of my work throughout the month of December).
I’ve spent many days this month composing poetry and reflections on inner peace for the book which will shortly be published and it has been a cathartic experience coming as it did upon a particularly difficult moment of my life.
When Chèvrefeuille asked me if I preferred any particular poem to be used this month I replied that I didn’t and would be pleased if he chose what to show, that way it would be a surprise for me. I write many poems … and rarely re-read those poems. Reading today’s post and Chèvrefeuille’s choice therefore, was like reading a troiku written by someone else. I was surprised.
autumn reflections
as I cross the sun warmed bridge
geese fly south
autumn reflections
old man contemplates winter
under the hot sun
as I cross the sun warmed bridge
ducks laugh downstream
– diving for trout
geese fly south
the noisy swallows have gone
but the blackbird sings
© Georgia
I am resting from checking prompts these past few days but could not help but check your morning waka,cara. What a delight to see such lovey troika…each image blossoms with beauty and meaning. Brava, cara x
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Coming from you Cheryl-Lynn this is high praise. Thanks you for taking the time to read the post! Un abbraccio.
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(((((câlin)))) ma chère.
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Yes, it must be so nice to revisit your best work in such a way – well done!
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Yes .. Hamish … it is very pleasant indeed, thanks for your encouragement.
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I agree with Hamish: such a perfect poem that even you can’t better yourself 🙂
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I humbly thank you Joanna. 🙂
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Both troiku — gorgeous, and laden with meaning and imagery 🙂
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Thanks Paloma for your lovely comment.
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You haiku never fails to calm me and bring a peace to my soul!
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Oh Carol .. this is such a wonderful thing to say, thanks you very much!
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You are welcome!
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a yellow fog is fine imagery.
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I’m sure it is .. 🙂
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I love the reflections you resounded in your new and featured haiku! ~ By the way, how you define waka? Thanks for sharing, Georgia!
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Thanks Humbird, I’m so pleased you enjoyed them … in my morning post I wrote an answer to your question about waka: https://bastetandsekhmet.wordpress.com/2015/12/06/morning-haiku-and-waka-winter-approaches-december-6-2015/
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Beautiful reflections of fall. Well done!
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Thank you very much Dolores … 🙂
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I enjoyed both equally. Looking forward to reading your ebook.
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Thank you so much Rall … nice of you to say so, and I’ve heard it should be up later today … I do so hope you will enjoy it!
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Well … Georgia I think I did the right choice for your first CD-Special … what a wonderful responses I have read and your new Troiku is even better. By the way … your E-book is available through Carpe Diem Haiku Kai … I have already heard wonderful comments, only beauty and praise.
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Chèvrefeuille, you made a splendid choice for the first CD-Special you honoured me with your great post, and I thank you so much for the compliment of the new troiku!
I saw the announcement that the E-book is now available through Carpe Diem Haiku Kai and have created a post to send my WordPress readers to CDHK and the e-book link. I was very happy to read so many wonderful comments this morning! Thank you once again for making all this possible.
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It is always a joy to read your poetry Georgia and I am glad that you are sprinkled with all those wonderful comments. You deserve it.
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Thank you so much Chèvrefeuille for this comment .. it has been such a lovely opportunity … and the comments have been simply wonderful … thanks for making everything possible.
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