The wind swirls at dusk
Whispering songs of parting
As leaves gently fall
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C. Rommial Butler
C. Rommial Butler is a writer, musician and philosopher from Indianapolis, IN. His works can be found online through multiple streaming services and booksellers.
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Trickle Them Down, But Not Out
The thing about smart people is that they should know better, but alas, intelligence is not the same as wisdom. Not only do the mistakes of experts too short on vision—when they are not corrected—have the potential to do great and far-reaching damage, but they also undermine public confidence in the very notion of expertise. This is particularly so when expertise is wielded in defence of the rich and powerful as a cudgel against those laid low. As an academic, this lack of faith in “so-called experts” is painful to see as it plays out in the spread of dis-/misinformation, conspiracy theories, and anti-intellectualism writ large. But it is also an understandable impulse given the catastrophic failure of an economic ideology pushed by certain economic experts. Supply-side economics has shaped a broken system for the last half-century and has arguably done more to undermine the fabric of the American Dream than any policy framework of the past century.
By Cory Wright-Maley7 days ago in Humans
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Your use of imagery is exquisite; the swirling wind and falling leaves evoke a gentle melancholy that resonates deeply.
So beautifully written. I can envision the leaves as they gently fall.
Deeply atmospheric in so few words.
it was very nice
This depicts the sadness of the season of autumn.
What a peaceful and beautiful haiku! You've captured that magical moment at dusk so perfectly.
That one’s quiet and beautiful—like nature’s lullaby wrapped in a goodbye. ✨
Ah, this felt like a symphony. Loved your Haiku!
Oh, such a good haiku, Charles. <3
Magnificent work, C. - I can see, hear, and feel the changing seasons in this piece! Perhaps my favorite in this challenge so far. :)
Beautiful haiku and image…💖 nothing like a dog or two to enhance an outing!🤗
Beautifully done!!
Love the Whispering songs of parting as a metaphor in your haiku, Rommi. Excellent entry to the challenge! Good luck!
Damn, Rommi. This is exceptional. Truly. To coin your own term, well wrought, sir! Love this a lot and expect this just might place!
Peaceful
Beautiful!
Gorgeous Cr ~ Along with the fragrance wafting..! jk.bud