Last Bloom

Chrysanthemum strains
sigh on titian burnished leaves 
trailing sun-stroked hues
leaving in a blaze of gold
fiery summer says goodbye. 


# Tanka 

Fall Rigmarole

chasing nuts—
acorn cache
in a squirrel’s tail 

I Wandered Lonely As A Leaf

The wind flew me high up in the air
I could see clouds all white and fair.

I was a tiny leaf that took the fall
Autumn had made me brown and small.

I missed being on that great oak 
I think I was on that branch that broke.

Then I fell into a gurgling brook 
Got caught in a little nook.

There used to be spring in my leafy step 
Summer’s ardour is now at a low ebb.

I am no longer a leaf that is green and spry 
I miss gazing at the great turquoise sky.

Dear people, know that leaves are the many reasons 
For all of these happening seasons. 

Electric Muse

electrifying effect:
muse 
with a short fuse 

Flying Time

aeroplane sky-
just big enough to 
see me through my journey