Branches, twigs / think of leaves who left / them barren. Haikumages

Branches, twigs / think of leaves who left / them barren.

Twoku:
No leaf left / behind by bluster / winter winds.

Threeku:
Naked tree stands cold / remembering leaves who left / awaiting new ones.

Fourku:
No leaf left / winter winds forced all / leaves to leave.

Fiveku:
No leaves left / as each leapt, tree mourned / their leaving.

This group is written on a theme of “leaves left” as I gazed upon naked trees in winter and wondered why their clothes had left them.

// haikumages // ©russ murray 

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“Haikumages” are short poems (mostly haiku and senryu-style) combined with images (mostly original photographs and graphics) by Russ Murray.

2 responses to “Branches, twigs / think of leaves who left / them barren.”

  1. carolee1945 Avatar
    carolee1945

    I love this photo…… Leaves leave/emptiness is left………beauty in emptiness…..hmmm….lots to think about with this image!!!

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    1. Russ Murray Avatar
      Russ Murray

      Thanks Ms. C!! Glad you like this one…we think alike!

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