Cheek to Cheek

The Scarlet Oak asks a clear sky and the brightness of late October days. These bring out its colors. - Thoreau

crimson and amber

twirling an intense tango

ballroom of gazed hues

Author's Note

"October is the month for painted leaves. Their rich glow now flashes round the world. As fruits and leaves and the day itself acquire a bright tint just before they fall so the year near its setting. October is its sunset sky; November the later twilight." - Thoreau

Reviews

[poetgurl (Plainly Meg)]

I really enjoyed this write, lots of imagery. Beautiful

[Pete]

such kindness. as warmly received as the foliage. thanks ... )

[Chris Shaw]

Vivid imagery here. I could see the dance of those leaves clearly Pete. A wonderful autumn haiku, intense in its colour. Well done.

Chris

[Pete]

oh those colors. you were right - those haikus are addictive ... :)

[Chris Shaw]

They are addictive, I agree :)

[barleygirl]

You convey the current dance exquisitely (((HUGS)))

[Pete]

the foliage is spectacular. nature and the seasons are truly a gift although i confess that when it's cold and i'm shoveling snow or clearing it off of my car i sometimes would like to return that present ... :)

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

Wonderful art in words Pete. Yesterday driving through town I could see these exact colors in the leaves of every tree. It was absolutely beautiful to see.

[Pete]

where would we be without such things to observe huh ... :)