Sam Kauffman Poet Rhyme

Children of the Autumn Garden

Children of the Autumn Garden

Chrysanthemums arrive in fall
 Yellow, white, maroon or rusty;
Some grow short – some grow tall -
 They bloom when stormy winds blow gusty.

It comes into bloom when nor’easters blow colder
On hilltops, in valleys, its flowers get bolder;
A flower with petals of orange, scarlet centers,
 Bittersweet comes when autumn enters.

Happy Marigold, you comfort my heart;
 You bloom in the spring from the very start;
You bloom in the summer and into the fall;
 Your heart so big, though you look small. 

Cockscomb shouts out “Cock-a-doodle-doo!”
 Struts his stuff in red or golden hues;
Loves the sunlight August to November –
 Happy jester leaves us in December.

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Kelly Deschler March 9, 2020 at 6:11 PM I love marigolds too and plant them in my flower bed every year. They really do brighten up the place, just like your poem did for me this evening... It truly was a joy to read! Keep up the wonderful writing Sam! Sam Kauffman March 9, 2020 at 10:26 PM Hi Kelly, thank you for your very kind words. I am so happy that this little poem brought you joy. I too love marigolds. Thank you for your encouragement. All of us grow from encouragement.

Connie Marcum Wong March 6, 2020 at 7:43 PM I had to look up your original Sam. It is beautiful! xxoo Sam Kauffman March 6, 2020 at 9:16 PM Thank you so much Connie! I forgot to mention to Andrea these poems were written for my granddaughter and being in my garden is a great joy. I maybe wrong but I think this joy comes through! Blessings and prayers to you.

Andrea Dietrich March 6, 2020 at 6:11 PM aha, and here is the ORIGINAl poem from whence came your stanza for Greg's contest. Wonderful descriptioni of your garden. Sam Kauffman March 6, 2020 at 9:12 PM Oh, many, many thanks Andrea! One of the biggest treats in my life is go out and "work" in my garden. These poems are a reflection of this joy. Have a wonderful weekend.

Michelle Faulkner March 6, 2020 at 5:16 PM I love how you describe marigolds 'sunlight August to November' - also the bittersweet beauty of fall chrysanthemums, nicely done- Sam Kauffman March 6, 2020 at 5:39 PM Hi Michelle, thank you! Flowers seem to have their own messages for each of us. I wanted to honor the flowers of autumn. So many beautiful flowers in the fall that seemed to get overshadowed by spring and summer flowers

John Watt March 6, 2020 at 12:48 PM Beautiful tribute to your garden, Sam. Nice descriptions and images of Autumn. I am a fan of marigolds, nice to see them make an appearance! Keep writing, friend ~ you have a gift! Sam Kauffman March 6, 2020 at 5:44 PM When I'm not writing, watching baseball, baking, skiing or being with friends the garden is where I want to be "planted!" (pun intended!) Thank you for all of your encouragement. I have grown so much because of the comments and encouragement of my friends, LIKE YOU, on PS. Have a great weekend - going now to watch a spring training game. Blessings to you and on your gift of writing!