Sam Kauffman Poet Haiku

Indian Summer

~indian summer~

indian summer
 apple crisp yawning first light ~
  amber moonrise nights

cozy mellow sunshine
 warm pumpkin spice afternoons ~
  yellow cornfields doze

sleepy vineyards dream
 reveries of maize and gold ~
  twilight lullabies 

drowsy fields of wheat
 harvest glows in pumpkin hues ~
  autumn’s balmy breath

9-15-21
Contest: Hello September
Sponsor: Mystic Rose Rose

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David Holmes September 21, 2021 at 2:11 PM Sam - beautifully written Haikus - and wonderful descriptions of "indian summer" I really enjoyed this write David Sam Kauffman September 22, 2021 at 9:42 AM Hi David! Thank you so much! I am so glad you enjoyed these haikus! That really brings me joy. I love the transition of Indian summer from summer to fall. I guess Mother Nature lets us down slowly from summer fun. So grateful for your message. Have been enjoying writing haiku. All the best!

Sara Kendrick September 20, 2021 at 1:46 PM I like these Haiku. They are so descriptive of this time of year and on into October. I enjoyed reading this contest entry today. Reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. Sara Sam Kauffman September 22, 2021 at 9:46 AM Hi Sara! Thank you my friend! After the frenzy of summer and summer fun, September arrives with crisp mornings and lazy, mellow afternoons - truly a season all unto itself! Hope yo are doing well. Sending you all the warm blessings of the season.

Joanna Daniel September 20, 2021 at 3:25 AM Brilliant haikus, Sam, should place well:) Sam Kauffman September 20, 2021 at 9:23 AM Thank you so much Jo. Autumn is a wonderful source of inspiration for me. Hope you are doing well. Sending you the blessings of the season.

Jan Allison September 19, 2021 at 2:34 PM delightful string of haiku, many congrats on your win Sam:-) hugs Jan xx Sam Kauffman September 19, 2021 at 3:40 PM Jan thank you so much. I have such strong memories of lazy fall afternoons walking home after school. Had a wonderful time putting those feelings of mellow afternoons and harvest moons into haiku. So happy you enjoyed this string. Thank you for sharing these sleepy afternoons with me. Harvest hugs! :)

Janice Canerdy September 17, 2021 at 3:32 PM Lovely haiku suite--great use of personification, Sam. Janice Sam Kauffman September 19, 2021 at 3:37 PM Thank you so much Janice! For me Autumn is so mellow, drowsy and laid back after all of her work in spring and summer bringing in the harvest! Sending you the blessings of the season!

Heidi Sands September 17, 2021 at 2:43 PM Wow ! So beautiful. I love these. I make apple crisp every fall. This is a fave for me :) Sam Kauffman September 19, 2021 at 3:34 PM Heidi, I am indeed honored by your fav. Thank you. So happy you loved this haiku string. I love the round mellowness of autumn when the light lengthens and the twilight deepens. Your apple crisp sounds yummy! My husband made a green apple Dutch baby this morning - so fall! Enjoy this wonderful season. Sending blessings of autumn.

Andrea Dietrich September 16, 2021 at 4:58 PM gorgeous images. Especially liked the last one, but all are wonderful Sam Kauffman September 19, 2021 at 3:28 PM Andrea! Thank you so much. There is nothing like the drowsy mellowness of fall afternoons. They are inspiring! Sending you blessings of the season.