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Butterflies and Friends

butterflies and friends ragged winds depart snow maid leaves a farewell kiss ~ robins lay blue eggs wisteria blooms calls to butterflies and bees ~ roly poly bugs silky cocoons sway butterflies unfold new wings ~ earthworms wiggle toes winds tickle green wheat chartreuse barley peeks through fields ~ butterflies arrive busy honey bee visits pink apple blossoms ~ ladybug parades cadence of spring life scampers through fading blizzards ~ watch out for stink bugs 4-18-23 Syllables checked with www.howmanysyllables

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Paige Hind

Date: 7/8/2023 11:21:00 AM

Loved it!

Jan Allison

Date: 5/1/2023 12:47:00 PM

what an exceptional string of haiku, i struggle to write one decent one!:-) hugs jan xx

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/1/2023 2:12:00 PM

Thank you so much Jan! Have enjoyed learning to write haiku especially haiku strings from Tom! Spring is so ripe with amazing images that inspire me to write haiku! Blessings and hugs dear Jan!

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 4/30/2023 3:44:00 AM

What a harmonious coming together of butterflies bugs and plants, a tranquil awesome observant poet are you,together with your golden nib, you weave a tapestry of Haiku's which blend into each other, intriguingly inspirational, and yet, individually each Haiku a gem. A MASTERPIECE! hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/1/2023 2:20:00 PM

Hi Jennifer! Your lovely message brings me as much joy as watching our apple trees bloom! Thank you for that very special gift dear friend. This haiku was inspired by watching a lone honeybee go to every blossom on our Jonathan apple tree! The next day he was joined by the queen. What a wondrous sight of the miraculous!!! Hope you are having a lovely fall and that you had a joyful Easter. Sending you Easter season blessing of joy! Hugs

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 4/22/2023 8:05:00 PM

The harmony of robins and butterflies and the gentle colors of spring all make me smile, hope you're having a great April :)

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/1/2023 2:28:00 PM

Hi Michelle! Spring, for me, is glory on wheels. Truly a season that understands charming in every aspect!! Thank you for your lovely feedback! Made me smile! Take care! Blessings!!!

Suzette Richards

Date: 4/22/2023 2:22:00 AM

Yes, the bitter (stink bugs) with the sweet ... Life's eternal balance. :)

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/1/2023 2:25:00 PM

You are so right Suzette! With the apple blossoms come the aphids. But, with the aphids come the ladybugs! Nature's eternal dance of balance!!! A marvelous dance indeed and we are so blessed to stand and watch and marvel. Blessings to you as you celebrate autumn!!

Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/21/2023 1:32:00 PM

Those stink bugs add a little bit of displeasure to the out of doors and if they come inside a lot of displeasure to the inside. Thanks for sharing these Haiku and for dropping by my page. This work reads like a good contender to me for the contest. Sara

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/1/2023 2:22:00 PM

Thanks so much Sara! I spent some quiet time in the back yard taking in the delights of spring that inspired this haiku string! Such wonder and delight! Sending you continued prayers and blessings!!!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/20/2023 11:20:00 AM

- As pearls on a string ... lovely haikus, Sam :) - hugs

Sam Kauffman
Date: 4/21/2023 10:11:00 AM

Thank you so much Anne-Lise! I love sharing haiku with you. Your are truly a poetic kindred spirit in haiku! What a lovely compliment - "as pearls on a string!" Thank you. Sending you blessings of Easter joy and a hug!!!

Panagiota Romios

Date: 4/19/2023 12:52:00 PM

Dear Sam.. An outstanding series of Haikus. I know they look easy to write and if you get the third one wrong, they doesn’t work.. Of course, with you , there’s no such problem. Many here do not understand the magic of the third line. All yours are a delicious treat! Thank you. Panagiota Panagiota

Sam Kauffman
Date: 4/21/2023 10:07:00 AM

Hi Pangie! Thank you so much my friend! I am so glad you enjoyed this spring garden tour! Our garden is just brimming with new life snd inspiration! And, you are so correct! The ku in a haiku is the wonderful surprise like finding money in a coat pocket. It is magic! Hope you are well. Sending prayers and Easter season blessings along with a Norcal hug!!

Valsa George

Date: 4/19/2023 3:02:00 AM

A series of heartwarming and enchanting scenes. I love your world of butterflies, robins, wisteria flowers, silky cocoons, honey bees and ladybugs. Beautiful dear Sam.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 4/21/2023 10:02:00 AM

Thank you so much Valsa! Our garden is so alive with butterflies, birds, ladybugs and flowers blooming it is like a movie spinning from one scene to the next! Everywhere I look I see inspiration. So much fun! Spring is truly special! Have a wonderful weekend! Sending you blessings dear friend!

Ann Peck

Date: 4/18/2023 5:35:00 PM

A beautiful rendition of Spring! The roly-poly bugs reminded me of when one son was very small he had something in his hand. I asked what it was. He said: my pet roly-poly bug. :)

Sam Kauffman
Date: 4/18/2023 8:38:00 PM

Thank you so much Ann not only for your note but for the cute story of your son! Precious story. One little bee busy in our apple tree inspired this haiku. He is back every day. Heartwarming! Sending you blessings!!

Heidi Sands

Date: 4/18/2023 2:43:00 PM

Excellent Haiku. Very enjoyable collection to read :)

Sam Kauffman
Date: 4/18/2023 8:35:00 PM

Thank you so much Heidi. Was out in the yard spraying for codling moths, organic spray, and noticed one lone honeybee going from one apple blossom to the next. A bee on a mission. Today a queen bee joined him! His industriousness and attention to his job, for some reason, touched my heart and inspired this haiku chain. So glad you enjoyed it. Made me :). Blessings of spring to you!