Haiku for September 2024
Usually I give a shout-out to those who clapped for my posts, but I didn’t have any clappers for August! I know people read some of them. I even made a few pennies. But I don’t know who to thank. Nevertheless, I give a warm ‘thank you’ to whoever dropped by my site!
I have to say, the weather has done an about face here in the Middle Atlantic region. Only a few weeks ago temperatures over 100°F (38°C) seemed the norm. Now we are tying or setting a few new lows.
A distinct change has come over the land. You can feel it and see it in the foliage. It seems the leaves are changing early this year, at least near me. I can’t say that I mind. I enjoy the fall. It is easier to work outside, take a jog without wilting, and there are the colors, of course.
One of the plants around my area having the most vivid hues are the blackgum, or tupelo, trees. And the specimen in my yard seldom disappoints. I recently noticed a single leaf had changed to a bright red. The other leaves were still green.
Thus, a haiku is born…
For those using a screen reader, the haiku is:
The first leaf changes,
No longer green with envy,
Strutting its fall style
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