Katsura Tree
Tanka PoemOrnamental leaves -
A dazzling red spectacle.
Fragrance rich and sweet,
As if dipped in caramel.
Every gardener’s treat.
A dazzling red spectacle.
Fragrance rich and sweet,
As if dipped in caramel.
Every gardener’s treat.
This poem is copyright (©) Josie De Falco 2024
About the Writer
Josie De Falco
Josie grew up in a large Italian/English family near the beautiful Yorkshire Dales. Childhood memories of the countryside is her main source of inspiration. Josie is an advocate for encouraging children to explore their imagination through nature. Her poems have been published in Little Thoughts Press, Parakeet Magazine, The Toy, Picture Perfect Poetry and the Dirigible Balloon’s upcoming anthology Sky Surfing: Adventures in a Poetry Balloon. Josie is often seen taking photos of the wildlife on her allotment.