saffron-tinged leaves languidly wobble to mimic the dance of flame
Flame Dance [Haiku]
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The fallen leaves
of a sheltered tree
form a shadow
made of yellow,
a pointillist shadow
painted yellow,
‘til the wind blows
angled and low
to send that shadow
on its way -
or ‘til the leaves
turn brown and crisp…
whichever comes first.

the evergreen’s
time to shine: when the last
leaf has fallen



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

bamboo, young & supple,
looms over knurly and
stunted hardwoods