Every year fall foliage surprises us with its clichés. Fibers yellow on the edges, becoming brittle and brown. Scarlet fire burns itself into a colorless ash.
Memory preserves the departed colors, waiting in darkness.
We have been to this place many times before and yet still it catches us, wheeling us with the wind. Time contracts, translating itself into a hidden refuge, a seed to hold and protect through the long nights.
Life turns inward now–
sleep opening like the wings
of migrating birds
For Frank Tassone’s #Haikai Challenge #107, fall foliage.
K. 
“to every thing there is a season” love your title. The narrative lays a blanketing groundwork for wisdom of your haiku. Never thought of the winter sleep like that before.
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Thanks Jade. That was a gift from the Oracle I think.
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You’re welcome. The Oracle is good to you.
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She is indeed.
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I love these artworks, Kerfe. They are beautiful. I really enjoyed your haibun too especially “Every year fall foliage surprises us with its clichés.”
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Thanks Robbie. Autumn is new every year, yet it’s hard to find new things to say about it. But we keep trying.
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Reblogged this on Frank J. Tassone and commented:
#Haiku Happenings #2: K’s latest #haibun for my current #haikai challenge!
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I see the red of autumn covering the green eye of summer. Lovely colours in both words and painting.
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Thanks Jane. Autumn colors never get tired.
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Always different, depending on the weather.
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All of this is excellent, especially the haiku.
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Thanks Ken. My favorite part too.
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Beauty in your words and images, Kerfe.
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Wow! love this 🍁🍁🍁
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Thanks Janice.
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Such beautiful art and poetry… I like how it reminds me of the seasons changing. So love the colors of autumn! 🍂❤️
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Me too! Thanks Jill.
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