General Poetry posted September 21, 2010 Chapters:  ...14 15 -16- 17... 


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keep your hope alive....
A chapter in the book shelley's contest collage

tanka (autumn turns to winter)

by shelley kaye


FanStory Site-sponsored Tanka Contest ~ 3RD PLACE WINNER!!!!


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as leaves fall like tears
in an autumn's chilly breath
winter's affect blows
through branches bared, bent like arms
waving a rainbow of hope






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