thin leaves say
this dreary November sky
falls off
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This poem was written in response to Carpe Diem Haiku Writing Techniques #20 Paradox, another great prompt from Chèvrefeuille at Carpe Diem Haiku Kai. All of the poems in the link-up can be read here. And, to finish, here’s Tim Hardin –
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Oh, now that IS quite a paradox … makes me stop and think .. and smile. [Applauding!]
Tbh I’m never sure what constitutes a paradox – so here I just tried to turn things upside down, and take a look from the perspective of a leaf, as you do..
Thanks, Jen 🙂
Very welcome 🙂
Paradox is so difficult to nail down ….
Beautifully penned… I like the idea of the sky falling down… when presumably leaves should do so in autumn…
Great approach in your perspective, dear Sue
All my best wishes. Aquileana 🌟
Thanks, dear Aquileana. Absolutely, that’s how it usually appears though I thought for a leaf it might appear that the opposite’s the case – assuming that leaves are like us and put themselves at the centre of the universe 😉
I’ll be over to enjoy another mythology refresher shortly 🙂
This is perfect. So much painted in so few words.
Haiku certainly works wonders for encouraging you to hone whatever words you want to use!
Thanks, Jennifer, I’m glad you like it.