Falling Leaves

Verdant Poetry entry for fall

PROMPT DESCRIPTION (You don't have to use all the words or include them in the poem):
HARVEST, FALLING LEAVES, PUMPKIN PIE, HIBERNATION, HAY BALES, COBWEBS

Pen a poem.
Be it your experiences, observations, or thoughts.
Images are provided for inspiration.


REQUIRED POETRY FORM

Tanka

Tanka is a classic form of Japanese poetry related to the haiku with five unrhymed lines of five, seven, five, seven, and seven syllables. (5, 7, 5, 7, 7)


Slowly spiraling,
They begin the autumn dance.
Pirouettings, ronds,
Pliés, arabesques, jetes,
A ballet in orange and gold.