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November 23, 2011
By poparteeb2 GOLD, Setauket, New York
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First leaf drifts toward ground
Stare at ink; do not see her
Green red leaves too soon

© Emma H., Exeter, NH

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Bitter memories of my teenage cousin's death coupled with the slowly drifting leaves toward the ground inspired this haiku.
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