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Nocturnal Retreat

nocturnal retreat mauve tackles midnight lavender echoes whisper ~ song of the rooster curly coral clouds dressed in a burnished bronze blush ~ ebony snoozes round rosiness yawns in wispy gossamer hush ~ the sweet scent of pink puffy plumes of gold like lush heavenly spindrift ~ nocturnal retreat 6/6/23

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 6/16/2023 7:28:00 AM

I like these very descriptive and color laden lines penned in the Haiku form. Thanks for sharing them with us and for dropping by my page. Sara

Sam Kauffman
Date: 6/20/2023 10:57:00 AM

Hi Sara, dawn truly has a wonderful palette of colors that, for me, drip from each moment of the sunrise. It was fun to try and paint that exquisiteness in words. Thanks for sharing this sunrise experience with me and for your lovely message. I don't see many sunrises, being a night owl, but when I do I am in awe of their exceptional beauty. Blessings and prayers.

Sotto Poet

Date: 6/14/2023 12:03:00 PM

Sam, your poem was truly impressive. The vivid imagery you conveyed through your eloquent language was nothing short of remarkable. I extend my sincerest congratulations on your well-deserved win in the contest.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 6/20/2023 10:53:00 AM

Thank you so much dear friend. Sunrises, in my mind, speak eloquently of beauty born in new light with amazing colors and hopefulness. Thank you so much for affirming my efforts to capture this fleeting eloquence. Your perceptive eye and heart see beauty in a very special way that you express in your poems. Sending you blessings with each dawn!!

Joanna Daniel

Date: 6/14/2023 3:55:00 AM

Astounding, Sam, congratulations:)

Sam Kauffman
Date: 6/14/2023 9:35:00 AM

Thank you so much Jo! As the darkness of night retreats, daybreak puts on quite a show, even for a night owl like me! Sending you blessings!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/13/2023 1:12:00 PM

gorgeous images, Sam!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 6/13/2023 4:09:00 PM

Andrea, thank you so much! Sunrises are so inspiring. Blessings to you! Had fun playing with words for this string.

Lisa Ricci

Date: 6/7/2023 3:17:00 AM

Hello Sam. Good Morning. Your title caught my eye with the word nocturnal. I have been a creature of the night and your entry did not disappoint. You leave us with marvelous colorful imagery. Thank you for sharing your poetic talent. Take Care. (smile)

Sam Kauffman
Date: 6/8/2023 10:56:00 AM

Thank you Lisa! Like you, I love the nighttime and write about night often when there is palpable peace and soothing quiet except for a little traffic noise or the sound of a lonely train whistle. Thank you for sharing in this time of dreams. I am so glad that this poem spoke to your love of night - truly a mutual admiration society! Sending you blessings under the stars and moon. All the best!

Deb M

Date: 6/6/2023 11:06:00 PM

Lovely worded imagery Sam….it made me feel relaxed! Beautiful…..Debx

Sam Kauffman
Date: 6/8/2023 10:51:00 AM

Thank you so much Deb! One of the reasons I love writing haiku is the opportunity to develop new imagery! So glad you enjoyed my endeavor. Here's to quiet midnights and peaceful dawns! Blessings!