the first leaves smoulder
setting fire to every tree
a resplendent blush
Kim M. Russell, 7th October 2018
My response to Carpe Diem’s Quest for a (new) masterpiece #4 autumn leaves also linked to Poets United Poetry Pantry
In a new episode of the Carpe Diem special ‘(new) masterpiece’ feature, the challenge is to create masterpieces inspired by autumn leaves.
writing in north norfolk 
Beautiful,🌿
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Thank you so much! 🙂
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Lovely image and a wonderful haiku. We both went with leaves in a haiku today.
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Thank you, Toni! 🙂
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beautiful haiku Kim.
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Thank you, Linda!
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A wonder-filled autumn haiku!
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Thank you kindly!
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The third line has such magnificent energy and captures the explosion entire!
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Thank you so much, Brendan, now my cheeks are on fire!
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What a SPECTACULAR tree! WOW! A poem in itself!
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Thank you so much, Sherry!
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The leaves in my world have barely started to turn. Summer is reluctant to give up this year. Great poem, astounding photo!
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Thank you, Bev!
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I love the colors… not quite here yet, but there is a promise of blushing.
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Thank you, Bjorn. It has started already over here!
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I love the photo…what a great capture. Lovely haiku.
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Thank you, Ayala!
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Yes, once a few leaves begin to turn, it isn’t long before the whole tree is ablaze!
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😊🍁🍂
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Visual and nuanced. A ‘resplendent’ nod to the autumn season captured in a stunning little haiku.
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Thank you kindly, Wendy!
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Such Superb sightings! (@–>–)
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Thanks Dorna!
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Beautiful!
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Thank you, Rosemary.
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That colour!!! Beautiful!
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Thank you, Rajani!
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Whata treat this post and image are for the reader.
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Thank you, Robin.
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A beautiful haiku Kim, I love the ‘resplendent blush’ :o) xxx
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Thank you so much, Xenia! 😊🍁🍂
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Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! ❤
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Thank you, Sanaa! 🙂
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Beautiful photo and words.
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Thank you!
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