Thank you to Keri at Keri Recommends for hosting
Poetry Friday this week!
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The
weather has definitely changed this week! Two days ago, it was almost 80
degrees where I live, so my boys and I set out for an afternoon hike with our
dog, knowing that a cold front was coming and that it would likely be our last
warm fall afternoon of the year. Well, it turned out that we weren’t the only
ones who thought hitting the neighborhood trails was a good idea—the woods were
teeming with people enjoying the afternoon, and we met joggers, walkers, dogs,
and lots and lots of children playing in the woods. As we walked, we admired
the leaves blazing in the sunlight. Most of the colors this week were deep gold
and bright yellow, with occasional blazes of red. It was spectacular! 
I’m
a bit late for the Poetry Friday party this week, but wanted to share a haiku I
wrote following our walk. I hope you enjoy it!
Yellow
leaves break free,
Drifting,
dancing in the breeze;
Autumn’s
final fling.
I
am so excited to host Poetry Friday on my blog next Friday! Have a wonderful
weekend, and happy writing!
Becky,
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of a final fling.
Me too, Linda! I am trying to put a happy spin on the end of fall--it is my favorite season, and I'm a bit sad to see it (and all the pretty leaves) go!
DeleteLove the image of "Autumn's final fling", Becky! We've finally cooled off - the operative word is "cool" - mid 70's for the desert is a relief. Keep warm! =)
ReplyDeleteMid 70's sounds nice, Bridget! = )
DeleteThe fall color has been stunning, hasn't it?! Glad you had a chance to take a final fling in it (and commemorate it)!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Tabatha!
DeleteHow great to be able to get in on that final fling with autumn!
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DeleteNice haiku! Fall weather is definitely gone here- I've been scraping frost in the mornings, and we've all ready had flurries twice.
ReplyDeleteWow! Stay warm, Leandra!
DeleteLove this and your celebration of your walk together. I've been watching yellow leaves drift onto our deck all day. They're not dancing, just a slow, lazy flight.
ReplyDeleteI love the image of leaves taking a slow, lazy flight, Ramona!
DeleteGreat haiku, Becky! Really captures the essence of fall.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Kelly!
DeleteIt's been fun to get so many different peeks at fall throughout the roundup this week!
ReplyDeleteI know...I really love our Friday poetry parties!
DeleteNo, I don't want it to have that 'final fling', but you've written it right, Becky, sad to agree. I'm watching snow falling outside right now.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your snow, Linda, and stay warm!
DeleteI love haikus. I hope winter is kind.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Johnell!
DeleteAwesome haiku! It goes along perfectly with what I have been seeing out my window. Winter is letting us know it is on its way with the chilly temperatures we are experiencing where I live. :)
ReplyDelete~Jess
Thank you, Jess!
DeleteI love "Autumn's final fling" as well, Becky. We're expecting our first hard freeze this week. I'm not sure if this is it for us as far as autumn temps go, but it definitely will be our first taste of winter.
ReplyDeleteWinter is coming early this year, I think! = )
DeleteLove the poem and photos :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! = )
DeleteBecky,
ReplyDeleteI'll be traveling on Friday, but I have a Thanksgiving poem up and a poetry prompt at http:www.poetryforkidsjoy.blogspot.com. (I'm going off to the wilds and I'm not sure if I'll have internet connection to link to you on Friday, so if you could help me out, I'd appreciate it.) JOY
Hi Joy! I will be happy to post your link--I plan to kick everything off today (Thursday). Thanks for letting me know, and have a safe trip!
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