Dead Red

(hope you can see what i see)

each decaying leaf

bleeds glorious rich colour

in death's defiance

Reviews

[John the Baptist]

The meaning I get from this one is that beauty persists even in the midst of apparent death. Also, we might also see it as illustrating that the last stage of life can be the most beautiful. I tell myself something similar with each new white hair in my beard.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you John. There is certainly beauty in decaying leaves. I have never felt that way regarding the demise of our own species. Have a good weekend my friend.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

amazing...the leaves show their brilliance as they take their last breath.
j.

[Chris Shaw]

All that colour in death Jacob. Going out in a blaze of glory. Shame we can't do that. Have a good weekend and enjoy your tennis. Many thanks for your continued support.

Chris

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Glorious rich colour in defiance with death... It reminds me of the saying never to say no... What a thought... Amazing

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much Sima. Love your visits my friend.

Chris

[Valentine Okolo]

Short and powerful. This poem is quite strong indeed. I very much like your use of assonance and the flow of words. Lovely write.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Valentine for your lovely review. Very much appreciated.

Chris

[Valentine Okolo]

You are so welcome, Chris.

[Ted Kniffen]

There are those who think autumn is a precursor of the tough winter ahead ... but fall is a riot of colour in the northern zones which bleed into the somber greys and whites of winter. All the more to make us appreciate spring.

Lovely haiku chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Ted. Now you are talking. Spring is my favourite season despite the splendour of colour that autumn gifts. Take care and happy weekend.

Chris

[Fay Slimm]

A look through the usage of haiku at that which leaves bequeath after falling - colour and added defiance as death calls - what a thought on which to ponder - -thank you for sharing it Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Thanking you for your visit Fay. Have a good weekend.

Chris

[John Alexander McFadyen]

A lovely Haiku and as I read our Acer is as red as red can be but going willingly into winter as many of the plants and trees in our garden shut down as protection and regeneration happens. But the blighters leave me to clear up the mess!

[Chris Shaw]

Messy autumn John. Not my favourite season. Do love the colour of the acer. Have a great weekend.read moreMessy autumn John. Not my favourite season. Do love the colour of the acer. Have a great weekend.

Chris