unexpected green
peeking out from last year’s leaves
nature’s renewal
#HaikuChallenge20 -- Age Spots
signs of life well lived
on skin like tissue paper —
honoring age spots
#HaikuChallenge20 -- Ombre
unique sense of time
moving from green to yellow
reveal ombre hues
#HaikuChallenge20 -- Skeletons
disappearing leaves
unveil hidden skeletons
delicate yet strong
#HaikuChallenge20 -- Crimson
glorious maples
crimson leaves waving to all
before final bow
#HaikuChallenge20 -- Kaleidoscope
tissue paper leaves
creation of new colors
fall kaleidoscope
#HaikuChallenge20 -- Popping
red leaves are popping
like heated kernels of corn
changing as I watch
#HaikuChallenge20 -- Lanterns
translucent lanterns
brilliant orange, golden yellow
glowing from within
#HaikuChallenge20 -- Messenger
Carried by the wind
brightly colored messenger
autumn days ahead
#HaikuChallenge20 -- Kitten Claws
Leaves with kitten claws
tiny, effective weapons
against ungloved hands
#HaikuChallenge20 -- Leaves
Blue greens and yellows
an artist’s palate of leaves
no flowers needed