1435

1435 Haiku 12-31-25
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1435

chantilly snowflakes
 twirl through haunting white forests ~
  stillness in silver

dancesnowwinterhaiku

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Andrea Dietrich

January 20, 2026 at 9:01 PM

Ohhh what a gem. A shame if this one did not win

Sotto Poet

January 7, 2026 at 11:53 AM

What a stunningly delicate portrayal of ice crystals - so pure and shimmering, I may literally visualize them dancing as the snow-laden woodland stands in serene, ominous silence—heartfelt congratulations on your win, dear Sam. Wishing you a blissful and radiant New Year, filled with hope and promise.

Sam Kauffman

January 7, 2026 at 12:20 PM

Thank you so much, Lasaad! Have spent hours hypnotized by these tiny dancers dressed in icy lace. Thank you for watching these snowflakes turn barren woods and hills into a magic place with me. I love the silence of snow scenery, Blessings, my friend!

Jennifer Proxenos

January 6, 2026 at 11:12 AM

Chantilly - such an elegant, frilly depiction of snowflakes, - so white and silvery, I can almost see them twirling whilst the snow covered forest is so still and haunting. Congratulations on your win dear friend. Hope you are keeping well, it's been a while since I was on Poetry Soup. A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU. LOTS OF HUGS - Jennifer.

Sam Kauffman

January 6, 2026 at 1:04 PM

Dearest Jennifer! Seeing your message today - Epiphany - was a precious gift! Have missed you in the soup and so happy to hear from you, dear friend! I hope you have been well. Thank you for your beautiful words of congratulations! What a miracle snowflakes are. Gifts from the hands of Creation - every one unique like each of us! Lots of hugs back! Here's to snowstorms of blessings in the new year!

sara Etgen-Baker

January 4, 2026 at 11:33 AM

chantilly snowflakes = perfect image

Sam Kauffman

January 6, 2026 at 1:02 PM

Thank you so much, Sara! Snowflakes are such an amazing phenomenon - each one totally unique! Sending you hugs and blessings for the new year.

Anne Winter

January 2, 2026 at 11:13 PM

Beautiful! Happy New Year :)

Sam Kauffman

January 6, 2026 at 12:59 PM

Happy New Year, Anne! Thank you! Have always loved seeing the patterns of these icy pieces of lace - each one unique! Blessings to you for the new year.

Ghairo Daniels

January 2, 2026 at 3:02 PM

Congrats on placing, Sam. So effective is white and silver together with chantilly. Bless you & the dancing snowflakes. Xx

Sam Kauffman

January 6, 2026 at 12:56 PM

Happy New Year, Ghairo! Thank you so much for your lovely words and encouragement! Snowflakes are amazing dancers and I love to watch their hypnotic dance! Happy New Year. Blessings to you for the new year!

Arthur Vaso

January 2, 2026 at 12:00 AM

Beautiful Haiku, Happy New Years

Sam Kauffman

January 2, 2026 at 11:54 AM

Arthur, Happy New Year! Thank you for starting my new year with your lovely words of compliment! Blessings for your new year!

Paula Goldsmith

January 1, 2026 at 11:58 AM

I enjoyed reading your creative "1435" Haiku write. Your few words have painted a pretty picture. "Good Luck" Thank You, for reading/writing in 2025 on my work. "Happy New Year 2026" Have A Very Blessed New Year Writing Away...............

Sam Kauffman

January 1, 2026 at 4:36 PM

Thank you so much, Paula. It’s been fun to share our work! Sending you blessings and inspiration for 2026! Happy New Year!

Tom Cunningham

January 1, 2026 at 10:30 AM

Beautiful image Sam, can just picture it. Over Fork Over. Hope your new year is off to a good start. Tom

Sam Kauffman

January 1, 2026 at 4:34 PM

Happy New Year, Tom! Thanks for sharing in this magical beauty! Hope you have had a wonderful New Year’s. Sending you all the best for 2026. Over Fork Over!