Sam Kauffman Poet Sonnet

A Leaf in the Woods

A Leaf in the Woods 8-6-26
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A Leaf in the Woods

From high above the quiet forest floor
I see the memoirs of the summers passed
Frost eaten veins reveal forevermore
The remnants of a supple life’s repast.

The leaves of maples, umber oak and birch,
Here blend into a testament of life
Prophets gone, tell of once gloried church,
Their voices speak of icy winter’s strife.

Yet I still drink the saps of summer dreams
When galaxies spin through each solstice night
Their symphonies lament the lost moonbeams
Remembering their souls through forest light.

And, when for me this summer passes by
I pray my life to grace will testify.

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Valsa George September 17, 2026 at 9:21 PM A beautiful sonnet dear. Love the vivid scenes and the great imagery you have strung together of the passing summer and the onset of autumn. It seems, summer leaves in you nostalgic thoughts and lovely dreams. Congratulations dear Sam on your well deserved win.

Andrea Dietrich September 10, 2026 at 9:14 PM So lovely, Sam. Big congrats on your well deserved win

CayCay Godwin August 25, 2026 at 6:41 PM I am impressed with your ability to write iambic pent so flawlessly & the feel of your content. This should definitely place high. Gorgeous sonnet. I used the contest as a learning prompt, 'TRY IAMBIC' it said to me. Try I did, then I posted it & found so much of it bothersome that I've picked the original intent/impact out of it. I'm not pleased with it. (not asking you to read it and 'sooth' me, not being passive aggressive but emphasizing WHY I am awed by your sonnet. Don't look at it. Don't)

Paige Hind August 11, 2026 at 10:38 PM beautiful, Sam <3

sara Etgen-Baker August 8, 2026 at 4:08 PM such delightful imagery--love the last line, Faving. Sam Kauffman August 8, 2026 at 6:32 PM Many thanks, Sara, for your feedback and your fav! Such an honor! I love to be in the woods on a quiet summer afternoon watching the leaves do their thing on their branches and hear the rustle on the wind through them sounding like waves on the beach. Sending blessings and hugs!😊

Tom Cunningham August 6, 2026 at 9:42 PM Their lives are short but they bring visual joy . Well written Sam and good luck. Over Fork Over. Tom Sam Kauffman August 8, 2026 at 6:17 PM Thank you so much, Tom! I do enjoy writing sonnets. They have their own special challenges with line and rhyme requirements. That being said I did love this theme and enjoyed crafting this one. Being in a quiet forest is always a magical experience.😊 Hope all is well. Have a good weekend! Over For Over!

Karen Jones August 6, 2026 at 6:28 PM Love the imagery and how you put this together! Good luck in the contest! Sam Kauffman August 8, 2026 at 6:12 PM Thank you so much, Karen. This sonnet started out one way and then went in a completely unexpected direction! Thank you for your best wishes. Sending blessings your way.😊