In the Shadows [Free Verse]

Sunlight breaks over the city,
and the people on the streets
remain within the shadows.

But those who turn their heads up
see the vibrant colors,

while those who stare
down to the pavement
drift deeper into shadow.

Autumn Afternoon [Haiku]

autumn afternoon.
the sun penetrates deeply,
feeding the grass

Cloud on Fire [Haiku]

the setting sun
makes a fireball of a low 
bank of clouds

Piercing Light [Haiku]

in autumn,
sunlight pierces the depths
of the forest

Silhouette [Haiku]

low winter sun
rounds the golden temple,
only shape remains

Contrast [Haiku]

a patch of leaves.
some: light green and veiny;
others: black blobs

The Bright Patch [Haiku]

sunlight fires up
one patch of fall color
engulfed by shadelands

DAILY PHOTO: Chandragiri in the Late Day Sun

Taken in Shravanbelagola on September 17, 2022

Late Day Sun [Haiku]

late day sunlight
fires the yellow temple top
while shadows harden