Seashore Sweepstakes

Seashore Sweepstakes

northwest rocky beaches
 waves disguise cache of prizes ~
jellyfish parade

Clams and Gooey Ducks
 hide in sandy blanket homes ~
no taste for chowder

hold your breath then dive
 Abalone glued on rocks ~
opal sheen of shells

clusters deep purple 
 swinging from rocks of fool’s gold ~
Muscles hold strong

always on the move 
 Hermit Crabs – house on their backs ~
looks for vacancies

Oysters together 
 bedded down with family ~
maybe hiding pearls

Limpets with strong foot 
 clings to rocks and to fingers ~
teal and turquoise hats
	
trophies from tide pools
 lucky tickets under stones ~
beach shore lotteries

Copyright © | Year Posted 2020



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Date: 7/15/2020 11:28:00 AM
What a beautiful description of the many sights found at the beach. Had to giggle at the hermit crabs seeking vacancies. I've found some interesting things in those tidal pools. A fave for me, Sam. Hugs, Carolyn
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Date: 7/15/2020 8:30:00 AM
Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing your picturesque sea creatures so delightfully enjoying their life, blessed by the Creator. Thanks likewise for your uplifting comments, cheering me up with your edifying words. God bless you.
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Date: 7/15/2020 8:08:00 AM
Oh..I absolutely love these Haiku! So well written and fun to read :) a Fav !
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Date: 7/14/2020 5:23:00 PM
Tercets of rich and juicy imagery Sam. Well done. Your beach love shines!
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Date: 7/14/2020 6:06:00 AM
Happy haiku-ing Sammy Kauff...great tapestry my friend...Tommy has taught you well...best wishes...^WW^ :o)
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Date: 7/13/2020 3:15:00 PM
A well written string of haiku Sam, no better place to be than on the beach on a warm day. Over Fork Over Tom
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Sam Kauffman
Date: 7/13/2020 4:15:00 PM
Happy Monday - or, is it Tuesday for you? Have been enjoying the challenge of haiku - especially in strings. Have to thank you again for teaching me. And, thank you for your much appreciated feed back from the master of haiku strings! Love the beach in the summer. Are you going to get there this summer? Hope so. Over Fork Over!
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