Shadows

Shadows

rain shadows flow like silk scarves across the tapestry of silver dawn

rain shadows on leaves
 thin silhouette signatures ~
  day takes a shower

Grey shadows cloud the daybreak sky
 Dusting the dawn with pensive sighs
In plaintive coos doves call the sun
 To chase the gloom as day’s finespun


6/9/23
Contest: A Monoku, Haiku and Four Lines of Rhyme
Sponsor:  Tania Kitchin

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Paige Hind

Date: 7/8/2023 11:08:00 AM

Gorgeous and gifted writing!

Yolanda Nicholsen

Date: 6/24/2023 11:17:00 PM

Simply beautiful very creative work ..blessings

Sam Kauffman
Date: 6/26/2023 12:26:00 PM

Thank you so much Yolanda! Have experienced an amazing mountaintop view like this with all of its magical and mystical wonder. Was fun to write about. Almost thought I saw Brigadoon rising out of the mists and wondered what was happening under the mists. Have a great week! Blessings!

M. L. Kiser

Date: 6/18/2023 1:12:00 PM

This is a rather beautiful visual image. Love it!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 6/26/2023 12:23:00 PM

Hi ML! The picture prompt was so enchanting - like watching a river flow through a deep valley only the river was made of clouds not flowing water. So glad you loved it! Makes the poem even more special. Blessings to you as you float on your river of life!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/13/2023 1:07:00 PM

I hope this one scored high. I see it's a win at least. Congrats to you

Sam Kauffman
Date: 6/13/2023 4:14:00 PM

I was delighted to find Shadows on the winners list with a second place. Turns out writing this contest was more difficult than I thought it would be so I am delighted with the result. So many wonderful entries! Many thanks for your feedback and your congratulations! Blessings.

Sotto Poet

Date: 6/13/2023 12:08:00 PM

Dear friend Sam, I offer my heartfelt congratulations on your exceptional win in the contest. It is my belief that your achievement is deserving of a place atop the winner's list, but nevertheless, it is a remarkable accomplishment.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 6/27/2023 10:28:00 AM

Thank you dear friend. I am truly humbled by your affirming feedback! Blessings.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 6/13/2023 2:21:00 AM

- Congratulations Sam, on your lovely poem in the contest, by Tania Kitchin - hugs

Sam Kauffman
Date: 6/27/2023 10:26:00 AM

Thank you so much Anne-Lise! Your congratulations are like a lovely smile in the shadows! Blessings and hugs!

Vijay Pandit

Date: 6/12/2023 3:56:00 PM

A lovely combo of three forms, Sam. Beautiful sights and sounds of daybreak in the final stanza.

Tania Kitchin

Date: 6/12/2023 3:37:00 PM

Sam, a wonderful set of poems, congratulations on your winning placement!

Susan Lawrence

Date: 6/11/2023 1:20:00 PM

Sam, Emotionally rich … Beautiful tapestry nuances fill my soul while reading this gem of yours . Best in the contest ! Big hugs . You rock !! Love, Susan :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/10/2023 12:46:00 PM

This is amazing. One of the best I have seen in this contest.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 6/10/2023 9:14:00 PM

Thank you so much Andrea. I am honored. It took awhile to come together but I am pleased with the results. Thank you for your affirming feedback. Means so much! Blessings.

Anisha Dutta

Date: 6/9/2023 10:35:00 PM

Net work of shadows are displayed so well. All the best for the contest

Sam Kauffman
Date: 6/10/2023 12:36:00 PM

Thank you so much Anisha. Took some thought to decide on a theme for this challenge but, in the end, I am so glad that the theme of shadows won! Take care my friend. Blessings!

Sotto Poet

Date: 6/9/2023 4:32:00 PM

With utmost admiration for your literary prowess, Sam, I must commend you for your remarkable insight and vivid imagery that you have expertly conveyed. The way you have masterfully intertwined shadows throughout your piece is no mean feat, and I wish you the best of luck in the contest.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 6/10/2023 12:40:00 PM

I am deeply complimented by your gracious feedback Lasaad! Thank you. This contest proved to be a greater challenge than I originally thought it would be. Your message was such a wonderful affirmation of the effort. So grateful! Have read some of the other entries. This is going to be a tough one for Tania to judge. Sending you blessings of clear dawns without shadows!

David Kavanagh

Date: 6/9/2023 2:56:00 PM

This is beautiful Sam, a lot of work has gone into this one, you’ve woven shadows quite seamlessly throughout monoku haiku and rhyme, no easy task, I wish you all the best in contest, cheers David

Sam Kauffman
Date: 6/10/2023 12:32:00 PM

David, I am deeply grateful for your wonderful message and your feedback. Makes all of the effort worth it! In the end, after much thought, things seemed to come together all at once! Amazing how that happens. Thank you! All the best. Blessings and cheers!