The forest prepares
Haiku-sequence poem depicting the mood of autumn and forest animals preparing for winter.
Haiku-sequence poem depicting the mood of autumn and forest animals preparing for winter.
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The Sun disappears,
Branches lose their leaves,
The forest prepares.
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Squirrels climb on trees,
Nuts held tight in tiny paws,
The forest prepares.
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Rabbits hop on grass,
Burrows warm with lots of hay,
The forest prepares.
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Fox walks in the dusk,
He looks for prey, no one there.
The forest stays still.
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Owls wake with the Moon,
Ready to fly in the night,
The forest prepares.
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Birds fly rapidly,
Calling to migrating flocks,
The trees wave goodbye.
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Deer walk calm and slow,
Dew and mist on their antlers.
The forest prepares.
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Winter waits, calm, near,
Every heart ready for sleep,
The forest prepares.
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A/N: The forest prepares with care, teaching that slowing down, storing up, and finding warmth are part of life’s rhythm. Watching the creatures of the forest move with such purpose makes me love this season even more.
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Susan Fourtané
Susan Fourtané is a Science and Technology Journalist, a professional writer with over 18 years experience writing for global media and industry publications. She's a member of the ABSW, WFSJ, Society of Authors, and London Press Club.
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