Reveille

reveille morning mists surf winds spins and twirls over dark hills ~ summer sun sleeps in daybreak paints with mists dawn tumbles out of darkness ~ shadows turn amber lilac miniature raindrops decorate fine silk spun webs ~ first light bathes in dew hazy cloud blankets dozing streams as meadows stir ~ sunrise ritual clouds turn inside-out cleaning off dusty tree boughs ~ dawn takes a shower

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Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 10/4/2023 12:06:00 PM

Hello Sam Kauffman, a beautiful poem. Also my fav. Hugs. /Darlene\

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 9/27/2023 2:06:00 PM

such a beautifully crafted set of Haikus...you captured the reveille of the morning so well. Reveille is a great title, by the way. Am faving this one, Sara

Panagiota Romios

Date: 9/5/2023 8:01:00 PM

You are so fantastic at Haiku..I write one! It’s so hard,.. It seems like second nature to you))) But, I do admit to not having enough patience plus your vivid imagination. The title is superb ….as are you, Pangie xx

Joanna Daniel

Date: 9/2/2023 1:49:00 AM

Brilliant haikus, Sam, love the imagery, very unique and interesting:)

Sotto Poet

Date: 9/1/2023 11:27:00 AM

Hearty congratulations for your well-earned contest win with perfectly crafted haiku string, Sam. All the best always

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/1/2023 10:53:00 AM

- Congratulations on your win in the contest, Sam :) - hugs

Juliet Ligon

Date: 8/30/2023 1:57:00 PM

Beautuful string of haikus! I love that second one especially!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/30/2023 1:18:00 PM

you are so good with these, sam. Wonderful imagery.

Paige Hind

Date: 8/30/2023 10:08:00 AM

Loved your haikus! How beautiful!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 9/1/2023 11:37:00 AM

Hi Paige! Haikus are so much much to create. It is truly a joy to know they bring joy - especially to another poet! Blessings my friend!

Ink Empress

Date: 8/29/2023 9:50:00 PM

The way you paint imagery and connect every haiku with another and make them flow is beyond impeccable. You have an artistic and imaginative mind, that paints such vivid sceneries with words so eloquently. I love those shadows turning lilac, cloud burst and raindrops, how you’ve touched so many elements of nature is so beautiful! Very well crafted and delivered

Tom Woody

Date: 8/29/2023 4:38:00 PM

You're really good at these Sam. My fave is the third one. I can picture the serene, colorful scene

Sam Kauffman
Date: 9/1/2023 11:36:00 AM

Thank you so much Tom! I really enjoy writing haiku and all of its cousins! Have learned so much from writing in this form. So glad this put you in a morning mood to enjoy the break of day! Blessings to you and gratitude for your visits and your gracious comments.

Deb M

Date: 8/29/2023 4:31:00 PM

The world awakes….really lovely Sam! Debx

Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/30/2023 2:57:00 PM

Hi Deb, even though I am a night person I do love the lazy summer morning sky and love to think about a summer day getting ready for the day! So glad you had fun with this one. Blessings to you!!

John Lawless

Date: 8/29/2023 3:18:00 PM

wonderfully assembled tribute to reveille. Nicely doen Sam

Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/30/2023 11:43:00 AM

Hi John! Thank you!! I'm not a morning person, but I do love experiencing morning! This was fun to write - like watching the sunrise! Blessings!

Stephan McBride

Date: 8/29/2023 3:06:00 PM

Wow, love this , great imagery unto a glorious day

Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/30/2023 11:33:00 AM

Thank you Stephan! Indeed each dawn is a glorious gift of grace and possibility for our God. Thank you for your delightful, and inspiring, feedback. Blessings to you!

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 8/29/2023 1:36:00 PM

A creative Haiku write. What a fun read. Have a great day.............

Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/30/2023 11:24:00 AM

Thank you so much Paula! I am so glad you enjoyed the playfulness of this haiku string! Was fun to write and think about the way day wakes up with a promise each morning! Blessings to you!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/29/2023 12:24:00 PM

- A beautiful string of haikus, Sam...my favorite is the last one...love how you describe the clouds...and the cleaning :) -hugs

Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/29/2023 12:41:00 PM

Thank you so much Anne-Lise! Writing this string was so much fun especially thinking about the way the world awakens, takes a shower, has a cup of coffee and gets ready for the day! Blessings and hugs!