Sam Kauffman Poet Haiku

Haiku Serenade

haiku ~ serenade

cricket choruses
 cicadas chanting chansons
  summer serenade

Summer nights are a symphony of sounds - crickets, cicadas, bullfrogs, mocking birds - a lullaby of soothing song.  I look forward to this symphony every year.

8-4-20

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Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart August 10, 2020 at 7:41 AM I LOVE the sounds of summer. A symphony indeed, wonderful haiku! Congratulations for your win! xomo

Jan Allison August 8, 2020 at 1:07 PM Super haiku and I love the alliteration :-) many congratulations on your win hugs Jan xx

Paula Goldsmith August 8, 2020 at 9:56 AM Congratulations on your win. Never thought of it as a summer symphony. You are right, it is. Enjoy your win and weekend..........................

Andrea Dietrich August 8, 2020 at 9:52 AM It's very interesting how they all seem to form a chorus!! Congrats on your win, Sam. Well deserved.

Aditi Mishra August 8, 2020 at 6:36 AM A musical melody of nature with alliteration and serenity. This is gorgeous Sam. Congratulations on your win! :) Love :)

Mark Koplin August 7, 2020 at 6:57 PM A symphony indeed! Congratulations on your win

Malabika Ray Choudhury August 7, 2020 at 2:08 PM Beautiful, creative haiku, Sam. Love the sounds of summer nights - truly enchanting! Congratulations, Mala Sam Kauffman August 11, 2020 at 8:39 PM Thank you Mala. I'm with you - summer night sounds are amazing - peaceful and soothing all at once! Enjoy your summer nights! All the best to you!

Michelle Faulkner August 7, 2020 at 11:11 AM Back for an encore and to wish you congratulations, Sam! Sam Kauffman August 11, 2020 at 8:34 PM Thank you Michelle for your return visit and your congratulations. Sending you a symphony of peaceful nights - with crickets! All the best!

Carolyn Devonshire August 7, 2020 at 9:11 AM Crickets do sound like a serenade, Sam. Love your haiku. Congrats on your win! Sam Kauffman August 11, 2020 at 8:33 PM And they are a great lullaby - so soothing on a warm summer evening. Thank you Carolyn for your congratulations. Blessings to you. Hope you are enjoying the cricket symphonyies!

Jenna Logan August 7, 2020 at 4:23 AM Congratulations on your winning Haiku, Sam. Sam Kauffman August 11, 2020 at 8:26 PM Thank you Lonna.. I appreciate your message! All the best to you.

Tania Kitchin August 7, 2020 at 4:18 AM Sam, congratulations on your winning placement with your sweet haiku, lovely summer sounds! Sam Kauffman August 11, 2020 at 8:24 PM Hi Tania! Loved this traditional haiku contest. I was inspired by hearing the crickets this summer. Thank you for your placement. Grateful. Have a wonderful summer evening!

Regina Mcintosh August 6, 2020 at 8:27 AM Beautiful intimate and creative... I enjoyed this so. God bless you sweet friend Sam Kauffman August 6, 2020 at 9:44 AM So grateful for your visit, Gina and deeply touched by your lovely message - and blessings! How would we get through life without the prayers and blessings of our friends! Sending blessings to you dear friend!

Michelle Faulkner August 5, 2020 at 9:13 PM Your summer serenade is so enchanting and melodic, hoping for a win for you! Sam Kauffman August 6, 2020 at 9:41 AM So grateful for your good wishes, Michelle! Thank you my friend! I'm afraid I just can't resist using writing through a musical lens! So glad you enjoyed it! All the best.

Ilene Bauer August 4, 2020 at 1:43 PM this is just gorgeous, sam! i have to admit that i had to look up "chansons" - thanks for the new word! Sam Kauffman August 4, 2020 at 9:14 PM I am so happy you liked this ilene. You are most welcome for the new word. It's always wonderful to have a new word - sparks the imagination! Always grateful for your visits and encouragement! Blessings and hugs!

Anne-Lise Andresen August 4, 2020 at 12:08 PM - A wonderful summer serenade, Sam :) - Here the summer has rained away ... July: endless rain and cold wind - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Sam Kauffman August 4, 2020 at 9:11 PM Thank you Anne-Lise. Having grown up in the northwest I remember some rainy, cold summers. Hope August will be warmer - marigolds like the sun. Grateful for your best wishes!