Sam Kauffman Poet Haiku

Spring Whimsy

Spring Whimsy

winter packs his trunk
 full of icy fleece and flakes ~
  going south for spring

spring unpacks her bags 
 rolls out green hills with poppies ~
 mustard carpets glens 

vernal daylight sighs
 sheds a winter overcoat ~
  nature somersaults

sassy daffodils
 troubadours of the season ~
  in the midst of snow

snowdrops and tulips
 mingle with playful raindrops ~
  hummingbirds return

spring teases tree buds
 tickles robins and the wrens ~
  jokes in cheeky fun

loons and larks arrive
 mistral songs fill flaxen fields ~
  forests swing and sway

coy clouds gather in
 flirt with flashing thunderbolts ~
  birds watch from warm nests

rain tumbles through skies
 plays hide and seek with thunder ~
  feisty blue bells stand

waxing springtime moon
 paints rose petals platinum ~
  neon night aglow

impish morning sun
 winks at fields of red clover ~
  spring born of whimsy
  
3-30-22
Contest: A Brian Strand Premiere Choice
Sponsor: Brian Strand

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Daisy Meadows April 30, 2022 at 11:46 PM A brilliant poem. Well done.

Ann Peck April 1, 2022 at 5:18 PM A delightful poem, Sam! Your descriptions are wonderful. They made the day light and happy. Congratulations on your win! Sam Kauffman April 2, 2022 at 8:57 AM I am so happy that this poem brought you delight! It was such a happy experience writing it and thinking about all of the whimsy of spring. Thank you for your congratulations and your visit to my garden of serendipity and delight! Sending you blessings from my garden to yours.

Debra L Brown April 1, 2022 at 12:29 PM Congratulations on win, Sam, Blessings ~ Debra Sam Kauffman April 2, 2022 at 8:54 AM Hi Debra! Thank you so much! Spring has such a special personality - full of fun, whimsical, bringing a rainbow of color back into the world. It was fun to walk through her world! Sending you all the blessings of spring!

Malabika Ray Choudhury April 1, 2022 at 7:17 AM Congratulations, Dear Sam. Amazing Haiku chain ! To my faves. Love ~ Mala Sam Kauffman April 1, 2022 at 9:56 AM Dearest Mala, I am so honored by your fav! Thank you! And many thanks for your congratulations! Had fun thinking about the whimsy of the spring season and once I got rolling - well - you can see the results of my muse on caffeine! Sending you all the blessings of spring and many hugs dear friend!

Jeff Kyser April 1, 2022 at 6:16 AM Hey, I like that! Hadn't thought of multiple haikus as stanzas in a longer poem - very nice! Sam Kauffman April 1, 2022 at 9:53 AM Hi Jeff! Thank you for your visit and very kind words. I have to credit PS and Tom Cunningham for teaching me about haiku and how to write haiku chains. Like you, I thought haiku could only be one verse. If you get a chance read Tom's haiku chain on African animals. It is amazing. And, I can't wait to see what you create. Blessings to you.

Beata Agustin April 1, 2022 at 2:33 AM Congrats! Thanks for sharing these haikus, making me see vividly delightful Spring scenes. God bless you. Sam Kauffman April 1, 2022 at 9:49 AM Thank you dear Beata! For me Spring frolics and romps laughing and creating fun and festive scenes for us to marvel in no matter the weather. Sending you a festival of blessings.

JC Brul April 1, 2022 at 12:25 AM Congratulations dear Sam...So happy to see this in the winners' list. More power on your pen. Sam Kauffman April 1, 2022 at 9:46 AM Thank you JCB for your note of congratulations! So appreciative of your message. Sending blessings to you and your very creative pen!

Christuraj Alex March 31, 2022 at 10:31 PM Beautiful haiku chain with multiples imagery. Congratulations! Sam Kauffman April 1, 2022 at 9:44 AM Thank you so much Chris! Had fun with this haiku chain! Blessings to you!

JC Brul March 31, 2022 at 6:43 PM Oh, wow!! What a full-packed cinematic sets of Haiku. I can never ask for more! A trophy winner for me. Definitely a FAV!! Sam Kauffman April 1, 2022 at 9:43 AM Hi JCB! Thank you so much my friend! I am definitely honored by your fav! For me Spring is fun on steroids - popping up and jumping out with constant surprises! Makes my heart happy to know you enjoyed this crazy picture of spring!