Friday, October 19, 2012

Haiku Friday: Autumn Memories


Traditionally, haiku often dealt with the seasons, and this is the right time to return to that tradition. In Minnesota, it is the heart of a real autumn-- a blanket of red and gold leaves, crisp air, and the unpacking of sweaters.

I think that fall, more than any other season, unlocks deep and meaningful memories, so let that be our topic for today. It can be from any fall of your life, about any event... just so long as it matters to you.

Here is mine:

New Haven Autumn
Stone buildings, red leaves, and dreams
My eyes wide open.

Now it is your turn-- just make it 5/7/5 for syllable count, and strive for the prize-- your bio here on Monday!
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15 comments:

  1. The Medievalist2:53 AM

    Oh red maple tree!
    High expression of autumn,
    Announcing winter.

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  2. Jessica9:37 AM

    I miss autumn so
    The sparky feeling of change
    Soft comfort of home.

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  3. Anonymous11:09 AM

    Autumn memory:
    Osler's haiku's actually
    a 5/7/4

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  4. Jill Scoggins11:18 AM

    Red-hot red, blazing
    gold, flaming orange. Colors
    I missed in Texas.

    No real seasons in
    my hometown. Just hot, more hot,
    then chilly-damp there.

    Now my world shows me
    God’s glorious palette. How
    the colors sparkle.

    Fall brings beauty I
    still marvel at. My friends
    wonder why I gush.

    They’ve had these treasures
    for a lifetime. I am still
    amazed, awed, thankful.

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  5. Barb Hyman11:49 AM

    Here in L.A. town,
    No Orange, Yellow, or Red.
    Just blue sky, warm sun.

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  6. Barbara Hyman11:50 AM

    Thanks to all for your great Haikus!

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  7. Donald1:22 PM

    That first cold daybreak
    Leaves under my feet, I run
    The sun through a mist.

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  8. Heather Garcia2:46 PM

    I miss blazing leaves
    Maybe we'll meet one day soon
    As I drive homeward

    (In your defense, I did much finger-tapping to check and your haiku is indeed a 5/7/5)

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  9. Gerald W. Schlabach3:07 PM

    Red, yellow, orange
    leaves, leaves, more leaves burying
    my six-year-old leap

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  10. Steve Timmer5:52 PM

    The geese are fleeing;
    And honking others to hurry;
    And what do they fear?

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  11. Ann7:31 PM

    Ginko tree is bare,
    The wind came at night.
    Now ground is covered.

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  12. Mag9:53 PM

    Plastic witches' mask
    pillowcase full of goodness
    sibling candy trades

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  13. JT2:09 AM

    Awaking to the
    sounds of plastic scraping glass
    go warm up the car.

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  14. New Christine3:38 PM

    Orchard first date stroll
    Apple for my bride to be
    Two hearts a flutter...

    Vivid moments held
    Difficult decisions made
    hearts no longer one...


    - though treasured memories as numerous as the leaves blanketing my lawn remain...

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  15. Anonymous12:31 AM

    Innocence was ours
    We could not see the future
    Pink leaves in the park.
    MMM

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