Sam Kauffman Poet Haiku

Autumn Rainbow Jubilee

autumn rainbow jubilee

shades of autumn burst
 colorful hillside hues ~
  inner fire of fall

umber oaks shed leaves
 tall forest giants shiver ~
  sleepy acorns doze

fiery scarlet leaves
 sugar maples glow like coals ~
  flurries of orange

fall breeze fantasies
 gold flutters from aspen trees ~
  overcoats of snow

birch trees ochre leaves
 black and white tuxedo bark ~
  kinglets swing on boughs

multi-colored leaves
 rainbows green pink and saffron ~
  sycamores spread fruit

shapely hickory
 furrowed dark grey scaly bark ~
  squirrels hide tree nuts

spiny light brown pods
 autumn storms harvest chestnuts ~
  cold reigns in raindrops

autumn jubilee
 bounty of leaves nuts and seeds ~
  beauty walks the earth

10-27-22

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Sotto Poet November 3, 2022 at 2:09 PM Sam, the way the imagery in this series flows into one another is magnificent; selecting a single favorite would be unfair to the others, but I can't help but say that the birch trees shot is my fave. Thanks for your comments on my page. Sam Kauffman November 4, 2022 at 11:33 AM Lasaad, sending you many words of gratitude for your lovely message. Thank you! When writing this I thought about standing in the middle of an autumn forest turning around to view each tree. We have birch trees in our yard and their bark has always reminded me a tuxedo! I am so happy that you enjoyed this walk through the woods to delight in nature's autumn workshop! Blessings to you!

Demetrios Trifiatis November 3, 2022 at 11:58 AM A necklace of admirably written Haiku, dearest Sam. Be blessed! Sam Kauffman November 3, 2022 at 12:54 PM Thank you dear friend. Indeed autumn wears a necklace made up of bright leaves of every shape in autumn hues! Sending you all the blessings of this bright and beautiful season!

Heidi Sands November 2, 2022 at 10:37 AM Wow these are excellent, beautifully written Haiku. I was led to a Fave. :) Sam Kauffman November 2, 2022 at 11:18 AM Thank you so much Heidi! Autumn is such an amazing time in the forest and in the trees that surround us. I was hoping to catch a little autumn's fire in this string! Sending you a bounty of blessings in this colorful season! So grateful for your fave!

Charles Messina October 30, 2022 at 4:01 AM Beautiful haiku's, Sam. "Black and white tuxedo bark" great imagination...and imagery throughout your poetry :) Charlie Sam Kauffman October 31, 2022 at 8:14 PM Hi Charlie! Thank you so much for your delightful feedback. Always a delight to hear from you my friend. Have been having fun with haiku especially for the fall season. I like that line too! Hope you are doing well. Sending you all the blessings of the season. Happy Halloween!

David Kavanagh October 29, 2022 at 2:43 PM When on a roll your haikus just keep on coming Sam, and wonderful imagery leaps from one into the next, to pick a stand alone one from this series would be a sin, but hey that would never stop me, birch trees one is amazing, cheers David Sam Kauffman October 31, 2022 at 8:32 PM Hi David! Sending you much gratitude for your wonderful compliments and feedback. I like the birch trees too! The the idea for the string has been rolling around in my mind for a long time. Had a picture in my mind of a stroll through an autumn forest enjoying all the trees, their unique shapes and color leaves looking from one tree to the next. Thanks for taking this walk through autumn with me! Happy Halloween! Blessings. Cheers!

Andrea Dietrich October 29, 2022 at 11:14 AM beautiful imagery. Love that last line: Beauty walks the earth Sam Kauffman October 31, 2022 at 8:07 PM Thank you so much Andrea! For me, autumn is so full of amazing images it's hard to decide which one to celebrate! Glad you enjoyed this jaunt through the autumn foliage. Happy Halloween!

Harry Horsman October 29, 2022 at 1:02 AM Oh, Love these Sam, stand alone or on a run, both ways superb...Harry Sam Kauffman October 31, 2022 at 8:01 PM Harry, so grateful for your lovely feedback! Gave my crazy day a little extra lift! Have had this series in mind for quite awhile and it finally came together. So glad you enjoyed this string! Hope you are having a wonderful fall. Sending you all the blessings of the season!

Lisa Ricci October 29, 2022 at 12:57 AM Good Morning Sam - This extended suite is wonderful and a jubilee itself. Your words are why autumn is so special. Your first and last haiku's say it best for we see her flair. Thank you for sharing. Have a wonderful morning. Sam Kauffman October 31, 2022 at 7:56 PM Hi Lisa! Thank you so much! Autumn is truly a magnificent jubilee of color and texture. A true celebration of creation. Agreed - autumn has a flair! I was hoping to capture that festival feeling of this season. Thank you for your affirmation! Means a whole lot to me. Sending you a jubilee of blessings for the season!

Kim Rodrigues October 28, 2022 at 1:30 PM Verses 3,4,8 are my favorites! Sam Kauffman October 31, 2022 at 7:52 PM Thank you so much Kim! Have wanted to write something like this for awhile and it finally came together. So glad you enjoyed it! Sending you blessings! Happy Halloween!

Sara Kendrick October 28, 2022 at 12:44 PM For just a little while, the beauty is wonderful in colorful array. Spring is awesome as well. Winter has its beauty in shapes and design. I enjoyed reading this one. If for a contest, reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. Thanks for sharing and for dropping by my page. Sara Sam Kauffman October 31, 2022 at 7:50 PM Thank you so much Sara! I agree with you. Each season has its own splendor and I love the sculptures of trees in the winter! Thank you for your lovely feedback. Each season is a reminder to celebrate. Sending you all the blessings for every season.

Kyle Kriticos October 27, 2022 at 5:45 PM this poem is alive with imagery. Truly a beautiful world we live in! Sam Kauffman October 28, 2022 at 9:56 AM Greetings Kyle! Thank you for your visit - your lovely words of compliment. So nice to meet you! Have learned to love writing haiku for its emphasis on imagery and the delightful surprises in the last line. I am so glad you enjoyed this stroll through the fall forest. And, yes, we have truly been gifted with this beautiful world as stewards of its beauty. Sending you all the blessings of the season.

L Milton Hankins October 27, 2022 at 2:26 PM Exceptionally nice haikus, Sam. Sam Kauffman October 28, 2022 at 9:52 AM Heartfelt gratitude coming your way Milt. I had wanted to write a haiku string on autumn trees and it finally came together! :) I am so happy that you enjoyed this autumn haiku string and I thank you for your delightful feedback. Made all of the effort put into this poem worth it! Sending you all of the blessings of the season!