Dead Red

(hope you can see what i see)

each decaying leaf

bleeds glorious rich colour

in death's defiance

Reviews

[John the Baptist]

The meaning I get from this one is that beauty persists even in the midst of apparent death. Also, we might also see it as illustrating that the last stage of life can be the most beautiful. I tell myself something similar with each new white hair in my beard.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you John. There is certainly beauty in decaying leaves. I have never felt that way regarding the demise of our own species. Have a good weekend my friend.

Chris

[Neville]

It would be impossible not to see it your way .. albeit, perhaps differently too .. Neville

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Neville. There’s always different ways of looking at poetry. That’s the fascinating thing about it, completely subjective. Having said that, these leaves were gorgeous in their decaying state. Intensely red. Have a good day.

Chris

[Neville]

I see but my eyes are not as good as they used to be .. Neville

[Arundass TP]

Brilliant imagination. nicely written. keep it up.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Arundass TP. Your visit most appreciated.

Chris

[Pennywriter]

A beautiful haiku. An idea, such as the one of defiance, transcends death. Inspiring!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Pennywriter for your review. I appreciate your thoughts.

Chris

[Tania Mo]

This reminds me of women as they bleed to color the world.Lovely wording.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Tania for your thoughts. All good wishes.

Chris

[Robert Trakofler]

perfect poetry in poignant pithy pulchritude postulated:) LOL im having an alliteration attack please be patient with me dear Chris

[Chris Shaw]

Is it catching? I could do with an attack of alliteration myself at times Bunny:) Thank you for popping in to say hello on a cold, foggy Nov in lockdown morning. Have a nice day. I don't envy you your election drag out at the moment :)

Chris

[Robert Trakofler]

it is horrid that needle is so very slow

[Chris Shaw]

Hope it speeds up a bit. We are all sitting and waiting :)

[Vertigo Cat1111]

A wonderful poem that paints a truly beautiful picture! I loved the vivid imagery and your wording. A perfect poem for fall.

[Chris Shaw]

You are always so encouraging Colacat and I thank you for that. Have a great Thursday.

Chris

[Laz K.]

Nice, vivid image and a meaningful message all wrapped in a concise little poem. It reminds me of an essay by Diane Ackerman titled, "Why Leaves Turn Color in the Fall".

Here's a link, in case you wish to give it a read.
http://mssandersonsouthcache.weebly.com/uploads/8/5/8/9/8589339/whyleavesturncolorinfall_2012.pdf

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Laz for your review. Pleased to have you visit and I checked out your link. So basically the cruel tree takes all the nutrients at the end of summer and starves the little leaves to death :) An excellent essay by the way.

Chris

[Laz K.]

Yes, true - about the leaves. But, she also describes the spectacular colors of leaves. I thought it was a wonderful example of sensitive souls seeing the same amazing beauty of nature.

[Chris Shaw]

You are absolutely right. Nature gifts us a feast of rich splendour in autumn hues. The season of decay and death, but what a blaze to make an exit to. Have to say spring will always be my favourite season.

[Dave]

Bagging, bagging seemingly tons of fallen leaves. It is such a chore, yet today, like you, I couldn't help but see just how beautiful they are even though they are dead. Thank you Chris.

Take care of yourself - Dave

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Dave thank you for dropping in. I have spent two hours this morning raking up fallen leaves. The bin is full and there is a long way to go yet. The colours are glorious though but the ground is still messy :) Keep safe and well.

[VelvetPotato]

I certainly hope "red is dead" in this election... but just my opinion.

This is a beautiful haiku, and the ambiguity and symbolism makes it fun to interpret for different readers. :)

[Chris Shaw]

Pleased you made quite alot out of this little Haiku . I reckon there will be many thinking along the same lines regarding your election. We wait news from across the pond. In the mean time I am enjoying the leaf fall :) Thanks for dropping by.

Chris