I can see the changes as summer days slip away. It seems that at five thirty in the evening, the light is already changing. I wonder if it’s just overcast skies. But it’s been persistent, so maybe not.
The rustle of leaves up high in tree tops suddenly sound louder. To the left, Canada geese congregate in the open field. The sparrows are outnumbered, so they’ve moved elsewhere. The sweltering heat has moved on.
a shift in time –
under the uproar of the wind in trees
a kinder breeze
Pat R
9/03/20
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This is Sooooo lovely, Pat. Changes can have a bittersweet taste, I’m glad for cooler days–but I miss the long hours of sunlight. And I’m simply stunned that it’s September.
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It all went by so quickly. Maybe it’s because of all that’s going on. We all feel like time has stood still..it didn’t.
Pat
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It all went by so quickly. Maybe it’s because of all that’s going on. We all feel like time has stood still..it didn’t.
Pat
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Exactly! For me it’s been a combo of feeling like time stood still, yet everything happening in a blur of speed. Too crazy-making.
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Crazy-making for sure.
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I’m wondering how long it will take before I’m wandering the street half-dressed and blathering nonsense 🙂
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I love the autumnal shift, Pat, and the way you have captured it in your haibun, right down to the rustle of leaves sounding louder and the geese congregating in the field. Thank goodness for the kinder breeze.
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Yes, my favorite time of year is drawing near😊
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Lovely work. 🙂
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Thank you
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Lovely!
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Gorgeous!! ❤️
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Thank you😊
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A kinder breeze —- beautiful poem and imagery.
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Thank you so much.
Pat
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Thank you so much.
Pat
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Yes, it’s getter darker at earlier times too. The heat has moved on and the autumn season is upon us.
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This summer, in fact this whole year seem to be whizzing by. I’m hoping for better days to come.
Pat
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I have noticed the subtle changes as summer light fades into Autumn.
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It is upon us..
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Beautiful picture and poem
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Thank you D.
Pat
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You’re welcome
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Beautifully paired!
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Thank you!
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It’s definitely changing and you do a good job of noticing the shifts in nature.
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Thank you very much 😊
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You’re welcome.
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I definitely feel the darkness coming… and I know how dark it will be.
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… Yep me too. Am getting my head ready.
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I think you’re right, Pat. The shift toward fall has begun. Love your poem! ❤
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Thank you 😊
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