Autumn at the lake
By Steve Damascus
19 Oct 2008
Beck Lake, Glenview Illinois. It could be any lake, anywhere. The crowds are gone; a lone fisherman sits and waits. A brisk autumn day, leaves are falling and the last bit of summer waning. A ladybug, a wounded cricket, a lone flower, seeds being scattered by the wind and crimson leaves. They will all be back in the spring.
Basho put it best--
Dry cheerful cricket
chirping, keeps the autumn gay
Contemptuous of frost
2 responses
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Ray Gerrity gave props (20 Oct 2008):
Nice essay!
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Jason Pepe gave props (14 Nov 2009):
Voted for you. Loved the theme and photos!
