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The end of summer.
Dry leaves blow across the road,
Rustling as they go.

-Melissa Neeley

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Jane to Mr. R on Bertha; Autumns of Indecision

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Jane to Mr. R on Bertha; Autumns of Indecision

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Summer's nearly over, Eddie
Mine.
B before J, Her or me?
The leaves turn colors now,
So should you; decide.

Ellen Tsagaris

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Last steadfast flowers bloom
Colors of mourning and eternal life
Glow.
Cat tails wave in salute.

--Ellen Tsagaris

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Garden glimmers bright
Bees drink sweet flower nectar
Life celebrates Life

- Karney Platt Rose

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Dense, dark lava rock
spread sharply across the sand
Spring's daughters shine bright

-Liz Brabson

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Scorching Sun peers down
Fresh water escapes, ascends
The birth of crystals

-Liz Brabson

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A sift of dull sand
impishly dances around
Glint from diamonds
.
--Alicia Rominger

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Last day of summer

leaving the beach at sunset

cool sand on our feet.

-Jani Pearson

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Sunlight fades to dusk

several fireflies flicker

before summer ends.

-Jani Pearson

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Massive Texas skies
Good vibrations, rushing air
Gotta love the view

--Sandy Clifton

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Please stay sweet summer
Unending salty breezes
inspire sun-kissed meals.

~Katie Kirakosian

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Welcome to our 2016 Haiku Competition.  Remember to follow the traditional 5, 7, 5 syllable format. Our theme is End of Summer. Have fun!!!

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Welcome to our 2016 Haiku Competition.  Remember to follow the traditional 5, 7, 5 syllable format. Our theme is End of Summer. Have fun!!!

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Summer morning: chalk

Pebbles, a rainbow scattered

Thanks to the lawnmower.
-Sara Wink

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Sunset from the deck
Our final Maine evening
See you next summer!

—David Healey

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Embrace A New Day
Embrace Hope
Embrace A Smile
Stay Fearless
Always Forward
-Mike Pouraryan

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Wheels stop rolling
Sun streaked canopy above
Waterfalls below

~Danielle Miller

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Little birds to fly.
Classes scheduled. Boxes packed.

Nest empty. New starts.

-Betsy Daniels

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whisper skin, plump cheeks;
rolls on rolls on rolls, these thighs;
coos wrapped in heav'n's scent

-Brook Abrams

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Fall after summer
Reaping harvest from gardens
Planning for winter

~Michael Heeren

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Strong winds blow from north
Even the trees will shiver
Autumn at the door

~Michael Heeren

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Splendid sentinel
beaten and battered; yet
still ever watchful
- Peg Hohensee

Photo taken by Myron Hohensee of the Pemaquid Point Lighthouse, New Harbor, Maine

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Fisherman sea dogs -
slurping, sloppy fish kisses;

full-bellied, sweet dreams.

~Kerrie Houchens

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Undulating hues,
whispering finch flitterings;
glimpsing paradise...

~Kerrie Houchens

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One last ice cream cone.
One last dive in the deep end.
One last summer night.

-Melissa Neeley

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September heralds
summer's end. Brings pumpkin flavored everything.

-Melissa Neeley

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Time to Haiku! Remember to follow the traditional 5, 7, 5 syllable format. Our theme is End of Summer. Have fun!!!