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Autumn In New York: A Kelly Lune

Written for Val’s Haiku Scavenger Hunt
#8 where we’re asked to write a Kelly Lune.
Inspiration from image at Senryu Sunday.

Image by Laura El, courtesy Rall @ Senryu Sunday

music rises up
city air
man and dog walk by

bright green brownstone doors
city flair
vivid and alive

birds singing in trees
city fair
autumn in new york

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Nancy’s Notes: A Kelly Lune, created by Robert Kelly, is an American form of Haiku consisting of a tercet with a syllable count of 5/3/5. There is no rhyme required but it is allowed.

This is “My Cosmic Autumn Rebellion” by The Flaming Lips

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14 thoughts on “Autumn In New York: A Kelly Lune”

  1. You’ve stumped me again, a “Kelly Lune”
    Oh, this is enough to send me to the moon!
    I won’t try one tonight; this old poet
    is about to blow it and retire it …

    Anyhow, it’s springtime over here
    Beneath spring sunshine,
    a dragonfly carried hope
    from sky into song.

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