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Late Autumn Glimpses

10/10/2023

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Hello, dear blog friends ~ 

Autumn has arrived in the high desert of Arizona. Chilly winds create trails of fallen leaves, while migrating birds say their brief hellos and fly south. Coats, hats, and gloves have replaced summer's light wear, and I wonder where time now hides.

Colleen Chesebro invites us to consider the season and submit a poem. The tanka below was easy to write. Seeing geese at the river's edge, I flew with them for a bit and with my poem, I tried to capture that movement. I hope you like it. 

My descriptive autumn words (Japanese Kigo) include - grey skies, fields golden, and geese at the river's edge. Maybe you'd like to offer a poem for this beautiful season? I'd love to read it. 

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​Have a wonderful week, dear friends. ❤️
41 Comments
Eugi link
10/10/2023 09:08:10

Beautiful visuals that place the reader in the scene. ❤️

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Gwen M. Plano
10/10/2023 12:15:20

Thanks so much, Eugi. 😊

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willowdot21 link
10/10/2023 10:06:09

Oh! This is just perfect Gwen 💜💜

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Gwen M. Plano
10/10/2023 12:16:19

Thank you, Willow. You've made my day. 😊

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Mae Clair link
10/10/2023 17:09:49

A beautiful photo to match a beautiful poem. This is a lovely time of year and your words capture that!

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Gwen M. Plano
10/10/2023 17:16:50

Thank you, dear Mae. ❤️

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Kerfe
10/10/2023 18:52:43

Such a pretty picture you've painted!

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Gwen M. Plano
10/11/2023 07:04:51

Thank you, Kerfe. I'm so pleased you liked the poem. 😊

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Karen Ingalls
10/11/2023 04:37:41

A mystical photo accompanied by words about life's journey which the flight of geese beautifully represent.

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Gwen M. Plano
10/11/2023 07:05:17

Thank you so much, dear Karen. ❤️

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Vera Day link
10/11/2023 06:03:48

Aren't geese wonderful? I enjoyed your poem, Gwen!

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Gwen M. Plano
10/11/2023 07:36:12

I love them. They're beautiful and quirky. 😊 So glad you enjoyed the poem, Vera.

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Jan Sikes
10/11/2023 08:30:40

The visual this poem brings is distinctive and poignant. A great job with this, Gwen! I love it!

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Gwen M. Plano
10/11/2023 17:08:54

Thanks so much, Jan. I'm elated you liked it. 😊

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D. Wallace Peach link
10/11/2023 08:36:47

A beautiful poem, Gwen, with a slight melancholy for the end of summer and departing geese. We've gone from intense heat to an uncomfortable cold, but this too shall pass. Hugs.

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Gwen M. Plano
10/11/2023 17:09:55

So true, Diana. The seasons visit us for just a short while. Thank you for your kind comments. 😊

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Marcia Meara link
10/11/2023 09:00:47

Happy autumn, Gwen! Wish were happening here, too. It HAS been a bit cooler, with high's in the 80s instead of 90s or triple digits. But nothing you'd need a long-sleeved shirt for. Still. A reprieve of any sort is a good thing.

Love today's poem, and can't wait for things to feel and look just like that down here, too. For us, fall lasts throughout winter and into the spring, pretty much. Looking forward to it! :D <3

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Gwen M. Plano
10/11/2023 17:11:28

Thank you, Marcia. Your long autumn sounds inviting. 🤗

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John Howell link
10/11/2023 10:04:12

You have captured the essence of fall very nicely, Gwen. Well done.

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Gwen M. Plano
10/11/2023 17:11:58

Thanks so much, John. I'm so happy you enjoyed the poem. 😊

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Annette Rochelle Aben
10/11/2023 12:13:33

You had me at geese!

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Gwen M. Plano
10/11/2023 17:13:01

Aren't they amazing? Thank you, Annette. 🤗

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Tim Dittmer link
10/11/2023 13:40:35

The picture and poem sure illustrate the beauty of nature. Great job, Gwen!

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Gwen M. Plano
10/11/2023 17:14:19

Thank you, Tim. What would we do without nature to calm our souls. I'm so pleased you liked the poem. 😊

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Jade Li link
10/11/2023 14:20:51

The changing of the season is in full swing for all. Beautiful image and poem.

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Gwen M. Plano
10/11/2023 17:14:39

Thanks so much, Jade. 😊

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Liz Gauffreau link
10/11/2023 14:30:56

A perfect autumn poem! The geese are winging their way south here, too.

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Gwen M. Plano
10/11/2023 17:15:45

Thanks so much, Liz. Autumn is my favorite season, and the geese are part of the reason why. 😊

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Jill link
10/11/2023 16:34:48

Beautiful, Gwen! Perfect for the changing season. xo

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Gwen M. Plano
10/11/2023 17:16:08

Thanks so much, Jill. 😊

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D.L. Finn
10/12/2023 10:10:07

Beautiful, Gwen. I love hearing the geese flying over on their migration

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Gwen M. Plano
10/12/2023 11:52:06

Me, too, Denise. I love hearing them. Thank you for chiming in. 😊

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Roberta Eaton Cheadle
10/12/2023 11:05:43

Very beautiful, Gwen. I love the accompanying picture.

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Gwen M. Plano
10/12/2023 11:52:40

Thank you, Robbie. It's a lovely time of the year in my area. 😊

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Colleen Chesebro link
10/12/2023 13:37:04

Gwen, this is so lovely. I love seeing the geese migrate. This morning, the sun caught the white on their wings and it glistened! Happy Autumn.

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Gwen M. Plano
10/12/2023 14:19:22

Thank you so much, Colleen. Happy Autumn to you as well. 😊

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Daniel antion link
10/14/2023 10:57:58

It fun to think about the geese near the end of their journey, Gwen. This is beautiful.

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Gwen M. Plano
10/15/2023 06:58:06

Thanks so much, Dan. I'm glad you enjoyed it. 😊

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ben Alexander link
10/18/2023 05:12:53

Perfectly beautiful and beautifully perfect writing, Gwen... Just... Wow.

~David

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ben Alexander link
10/18/2023 05:13:04

Perfectly beautiful and beautifully perfect writing, Gwen... Just... Wow.

~David

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ben Alexander link
10/18/2023 05:13:16

Perfectly beautiful and beautifully perfect writing, Gwen... Just... Wow.

~David

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