Daily Tanka 11/15/2021

metallic sky clouds
November's seasoned pallor,
gold leaves surrender
stained imprints on the sidewalk,
fossils of the past summer

© Colleen M. Chesebro

26 thoughts on “Daily Tanka 11/15/2021”

1. I really like the fossil image in the last line!

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   1. Thanks, Liz. You know the leaf skelletons you find imprinted on the sidewalk? I was trying to find a way to describe those remains. So pretty!

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      1. You’re welcome, Colleen. As soon as I read the line, I saw the image in my mind.

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         1. I hadn’t seen leaf piles for years. That was another lovely image.

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            1. I haven’t either, now that you mention it.

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2. I agree, that last line is wonderful – using fossil adds a depth and dimension that makes the mind add a greater degree of time, distance and separation from the present moment captured in your richly evocative tanka. Really wonderful wording throughout – it certainly makes me think of imprints and skeletons, and it also adds a lovely tonal cascade – as if we’re both walking through the season, the leaves and the golden richness, while knowing that everything comes to an end. Okay, I’ll stop now. I’m being wordy. 😉

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   1. It’s those lacy leaf imprints that stain the sidewalks that caught my eye. I’d forgotten how beautiful these are. Thanks, Pat. 🥰

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      1. it is fascinating – now you have me wondering about the “chemistry” behind it! 😉

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3. Beautiful description of my favorite time of year!

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   1. Thanks, Sis. I’d not seen the leaf imprints for years. I love when the veins of the leaves show. ❤️

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4. Leaves have so many ways to reflect their beauty. (K)

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   1. They do and this Autumn has been especially beautiful. I’ve not lived in the Midwest since I was 18 so it’s extra sweet. 🍂🍁

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5. I’m not ready for the gold leaves to surrender or the fossils. 😀 Lovely imagery, Colleen!

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   1. Thanks, Merril. I know we had a skiff of snow yesterday morning. It’s 28 degrees this morning. I think “it’s” here. Shhhh 🤫 Don’t say the word. ❤️

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      1. Lips sealed. 😏

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6. I love those fossils of last summer xo

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   1. Thank you. Leaf skeletons are so lacy and beautiful. ❤️

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      1. They are.

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7. Colleen, your tanka is beautifully descriptive of this time of the year. ❤️

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   1. Thanks Franci. I just love those patterns on the sidewalk. They’re so pretty. ❤

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      1. My pleasure, Colleen! 😊

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8. Your site looks fabulous, congrats. I love your descriptions of the leaves and fossil. Keep up the great posts. xx

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   1. Thanks, Jane. I’m thrilled you stopped by. 🥰❤️

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      1. I enjoyed it. xx

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         1. Thanks, Jane. ❤

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            1. Pleasure. Enjoy your weekend. x

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