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Pause Between Summer and Autumn

Seasons Now and After  8-11-25  Sponsor: Nette Onclaud
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Pause Between Summer and Autumn

Summer sighs ~ she pauses to gaze on days  
When sunlight drips from feathery birch leaves
Whispering of growing large, ripening,
Enchantress turns maize to fields of spun gold
She sways in rhythms of pregnant harvests
Only seen in dreams of the equinox.

As white clouds gather, like storms in waiting,
She gathers new bluebirds in her warm heart
Singing with their harmonies as light fades,
Like that comma of stillness in between
Daylight and dawn, she savors this moment 
Before autumn plants frost upon her blush.

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Suzanne Delaney

Date: 8/22/2025 6:34:00 AM

Sam: This is absolutely beautiful. I do love Nature personified, especially Fall. Congratulation on your being a winner and a POTD. Hugs, SuZ

Valsa George

Date: 8/22/2025 2:33:00 AM

Dear sweet Sam, sorry I missed your POTD. This is such an engrossing poem about the interlude between summer and autumn. Sorry, these days, I have missed many of your sweet poems, never deliberate but due to lack of time. Both summer and autumn, I love.Now we are having our rainy season here which I rather hate. Your description of autumn as an 'enchantress who spuns maize to fields of spun gold' is so very catchy and lovely. Altogether a sweet poem which well deserves the honor of POTD. Congratulations dear friend.

Joe Maverick

Date: 8/19/2025 10:41:00 PM

A very good flow of empathy, to my estimation Sam..You manage to penetrate as far as any can the indefinite division between what can be Seen and what whispers to our inner spirit.' So My limited analysis for what its worth.'

Deb M

Date: 8/17/2025 10:22:00 AM

Absolutely love the first line Sam to this amazingly beautiful poem. Congratulations on POTD….Debx

Gary Radice

Date: 8/17/2025 10:06:00 AM

Simply beautiful Sam. Personification and imagery of the highest order. Belated congratulations on POTD. Cheers - Gary

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/16/2025 1:24:00 PM

Wow so gorgeous. Hope this got a top win. Congrats

Trina Layne

Date: 8/16/2025 11:16:00 AM

Such lush language, Sam. Congratulations on your writing! Lovely read.

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 8/15/2025 12:54:00 PM

Dear Sam, Congrats on POTD. Reading it made me want to stand barefoot in the grass, watching the last of summer slip away while pretending I could keep her here a little longer. But knowing you, you’d probably just wink at autumn and say, “Your turn.” Loved it, my friend you’ve got the magic touch with seasonal goodbyes. Blessings, Dear Sam, Daniel

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 8/15/2025 9:37:00 AM

Back with Congratulations on another win. Hooray!!! I enjoyed reading your wonderful write again. Have a blessed day/weekend with your win.............

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/15/2025 5:05:00 AM

- Congratulations on your win in the contest, Sam :) - Enjoy reading it for the second time :) - Have a lovely weekend :) - hugs

Paige Hind

Date: 8/14/2025 6:44:00 PM

Congrats, Sam!! Well deserved - :)

Nancy Kaufman

Date: 8/14/2025 6:42:00 PM

Dear Sam, Congratulation on your POTD recognition for this breath takingly beautiful penning. Most impressive read. Enjoy this well deserved recognition. Ahh!

I Am Anaya

Date: 8/14/2025 1:39:00 PM

Congratulations on your POTD Sam! "Enchantress turns maize to fields of spun gold" sighs indeed! Enjoy your day__Anaya

Brandy Nicole

Date: 8/14/2025 1:01:00 PM

' Summer sighs, she savors this moment before autumn plants frost upon her blush. ' So true. When she blinks, it is the next season already. It seems to happen so quickly. Autumn is a beautiful time, indeed. Congratulations Sam, on Poem of the Day. Many wonderful blessings to you. :) Hugs, Brandy

Benjamin Bartley

Date: 8/14/2025 12:07:00 PM

Congratulations on your POTD! Pregnant harvest and blush are nice images.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 8/14/2025 10:32:00 AM

Congratulations on your work being the Poem Of The Day. I am delighted to see it here. Way to go. Sara K

Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/14/2025 11:45:00 AM

Thank you so much, Sara! This was a wonderful surprise. So much fun to share it with friends. Summer blessings to you!

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 8/14/2025 9:00:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful write. Come on Autumn and get me out of this heat. 110 to125. Have a blessed day with your wonderful win...........

Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/14/2025 11:43:00 AM

Hi Paula! Thank you so much for your ever thoughtful feedback and your congratulations. This POTD was a wonderful surprise! So fun to share this with you. We have a very cool and windy summer. Would love a few days of heat before fall. Hope things cool down for you! Blessings of summer to you!

Bill Baker

Date: 8/14/2025 8:48:00 AM

Back to congratulate you on your POTD, Sam. Enjoy your special day of recognition, my friend. Bill

Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/14/2025 11:39:00 AM

Hi Bill! Thank you for your congratulations and sharing in the joy of a POTD! Sending you summer blessings!

Abdullah Alhemaidy

Date: 8/14/2025 5:25:00 AM

Hello Sam Kauffman :-) Very nice poem! About "on time" here. Congratulations on your p.o.t.d.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/14/2025 11:37:00 AM

So nice to hear from you, Abdullah. I appreciate your visit and your congratulations. I am deeply honored by this POTD. All the best to you.

Joseph May

Date: 8/14/2025 5:04:00 AM

Very nicely penned Sam, Congrats on POTD

Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/14/2025 11:35:00 AM

Thank you so much, Joseph! While this theme was a challenge, I did very much enjoy thinking about and writing about this special time of year! This is the time of year when our crickets begin to sing! I always look forward to it. Warm blessings of summer to you.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 8/14/2025 4:33:00 AM

A beautiful time of the year Sam, congratulations to you on the honour of POTD. Over Fork Over. Hope you're keeping well. Tom

Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/14/2025 11:29:00 AM

Latha math, Tom! (Thought I would give a little nod to our Scottish heritage!) Thank you so much! This is indeed a beautiful time of year as yellow begins to creep into the trees and the fields and orchards show off their bounty! So grateful for your congratulations. This POTD was a very special honor! Hope all is well with you! Over Fork Over!!

Tania Kitchin

Date: 8/14/2025 3:34:00 AM

Sam, a beautiful poem with beautiful imagery. Congratulations on POTD.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/14/2025 11:22:00 AM

Thank you so much, Tania! A POTD is indeed a very special honor. I am especially delighted with this POTD as I struggled to get a sense of the pause between the seasons! So grateful for your congratulations, your support and all you do here in the soup! Blessings and gratitude to you.

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 8/14/2025 2:47:00 AM

returning to congratulate you on your POTD designation. Applause!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/14/2025 11:14:00 AM

Thank you so much for sharing in the joy of this honor! Hugs and blessings to you!

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 8/14/2025 1:06:00 AM

Lovely Sam, congratulations on receiving poem of the day… Beryl

Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/14/2025 11:14:00 AM

Hi Beryl! I always want to hold onto this time of year, pause and delight in the blessings of summer. We have had a very cool summer but it looks as if we may get a few days of warmth which I love. I know many have had a very hot summer and look forward to fall with shorter days and cooler temperatures! Hope you are having a wonderful summer! Blessings!!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/14/2025 12:41:00 AM

- A time where it is spun in gold ... beautiful, Sam :) - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. ... enjoy :) - hugs

Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/14/2025 11:10:00 AM

Hi Anne-Lise! So grateful for your your congratulations! Thank you. The POTD is truly a very special honor and I love sharing it with friends. I think of you as your summer days get shorter. Sending you hugs and blessings!