Summer Dance Party

summer dance party

blue waves rock and roll
 seashore tides shimmey and shake ~
  sunlight tap dances

6-28-21
Contest: Summer Haiku
Sponsor: Tania Kitchin
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Kingston Avatar
July 27, 2021 at 6:57 PM
Sounds like my kind of fun, I want to come to " Shimmy and Shake" and never take a break. Congrads. Marikate Kingston
Kauffman Avatar
July 28, 2021 at 8:45 AM
We'll be expecting to see your dance moves -"shimmy and shake!" Always room for one more on the dance floor! Thank you so much Marikate for your delightful message and your congrats!
Legros Kelley Avatar
July 25, 2021 at 1:53 AM
Oh this sounds so fun! This is amazing Sam! Congratulations on your win!!
Kauffman Avatar
July 28, 2021 at 8:43 AM
Hi BJ! Thank you so much! The band is tuning up! Getting ready to rock and roll! Hope you have your dancing shoes! Sending you blessings! Movin' and groovin' with summer memories!
Sivaranjani Avatar
July 22, 2021 at 5:30 AM
Summer dance party, hi fi, haiku
Kauffman Avatar
July 28, 2021 at 8:40 AM
Thank you CL! Dance floor is open and ready for fun!
Hinshaw Avatar
July 6, 2021 at 2:25 PM
A delightful write, Sam, a well-deserved lst place win! Hearty congrats and many thanks for your kind comment re my win. Best to you - Bob H
Kauffman Avatar
July 28, 2021 at 8:39 AM
Hi Bob! Thank your so much for your congratulatory note! This haiku was so much fun to create and brought back so many memories of summer dances! Hope you are doing bless. All the best.
Gauthier Avatar
July 4, 2021 at 6:39 PM
Congrats on your top place, Sam ~
Kauffman Avatar
July 5, 2021 at 9:46 AM
Thank you Line. I so appreciate your message and visit. Hope you brought your dance shoes! Blessings!
Andresen Avatar
July 4, 2021 at 12:14 PM
- Congratulations on your win ~ enjoy the summer, Sam :) - // Anne-Lise :)
Kauffman Avatar
July 5, 2021 at 9:50 AM
Thank you so much Anne-Lise! Your message brought a :) to my face. Now, back to the dance floor! Hugs :D
Merryman Avatar
July 3, 2021 at 7:58 PM
Back to congratulate you on your 1st place win! Blessings, Kim M
Kauffman Avatar
July 6, 2021 at 9:36 AM
Thank you so much Kim! Nothing like groovin' to summer songs! Summer blessings !
Sambourne Avatar
July 3, 2021 at 11:25 AM
Greetings Sam: Such fine poetic images to the movement of summer - which in turn moves the reader - a pleasing sway. All the best, Brian
Kauffman Avatar
July 6, 2021 at 9:38 AM
Thank you so much Brian! Summer just seems to be a lighthearted dancer looking for partners to join in her joy! Hope you are doing well. All the best!
Lawless Avatar
July 3, 2021 at 10:19 AM
...bring on the dancing crabs....thanks for this musical splash in the surf...beautifully done
Kauffman Avatar
July 6, 2021 at 10:00 AM
...and the singing starfish...thank you so much John for your fun message...the cool water feels great on a hot day...time for some down time on the beach
Dietrich Avatar
July 3, 2021 at 9:43 AM
super clever and well deserved win . Congrats, Sam
Kauffman Avatar
July 6, 2021 at 9:56 AM
Hi Andrea! Your message lights up my day like summer sunshine! Thank you! Sending you summer sunshine and a hug! Party on!
Brul Avatar
July 3, 2021 at 6:37 AM
Congratulations dear Sam for this fabulous Haiku! A joy to read!
Kauffman Avatar
July 6, 2021 at 9:54 AM
JCB, thank you! So happy we can experience the light side of summer's party at the beach in the swing and sway of waves and sunshine! Summer blessings to you!
Pigeon Tart Avatar
July 3, 2021 at 6:07 AM
Back with congratulations!!! :))) Have a fabulous day Sam, xomo!
Kauffman Avatar
July 6, 2021 at 9:51 AM
Hi Mo! Thank you! Having you join the dance brings a big :D to my face! Sending you the happiness of summer!
Messina Avatar
July 3, 2021 at 4:51 AM
Beautiful, Sam. Congratulations on your 1st place win. Well deserved. Hugs Charlie
Kauffman Avatar
July 6, 2021 at 9:49 AM
Hi Charlie! Thank you for your note of congratulations. Your turn to lead the conga line! All the best. Summer hugs and blessings!
Kitchin Avatar
July 3, 2021 at 4:31 AM
Sam, congratulations on your first place win, this is a fun and happy one!
Kauffman Avatar
July 3, 2021 at 12:32 PM
Thank you so much Tania for this contest and for your most generous placement! Had a "ball" creating this haiku! Fun is really summer's middle name! All the best.
Alex Avatar
June 30, 2021 at 10:06 PM
Such wonderful haiku. Congratulations!
Kauffman Avatar
July 5, 2021 at 9:44 AM
Thank you Chris! So happy you could join the party!
Kingston Avatar
June 30, 2021 at 8:37 PM
I want to go to this party!!!
Kauffman Avatar
July 3, 2021 at 12:30 PM
I'll put you on the list! The more the merrier! Thank you for your visit!
Turner Avatar
June 30, 2021 at 8:17 PM
This one is a keeper, Sam. Congratulations on POTD. Well deserved!
Kauffman Avatar
July 6, 2021 at 9:47 AM
Daniel thank you! In my mind, of all of the seasons summer rocks and rolls! Happy summer to you!
Nicole Avatar
June 30, 2021 at 7:30 PM
Clouds frolic, to your rock and roll magic, and I am moving with the beat. Smiling in the Sunshine. This is beautiful in every way and a keeper for me. :) Congratulations Sam, on Poem of the Day. :) Hugs, Brandy
Kauffman Avatar
July 6, 2021 at 9:44 AM
Hi Brandy! Thank you so much for your sweet note of congratulations and coming to the summer's dance party - no fun dancing alone! So honored by your fav! Hope you are rocking and rolling through these summer days my friend. Summer blessings ande a hug :D!
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June 30, 2021 at 3:27 PM
Congratulations Sam on potd, with a unique upbeat haiku, of Mother Nature practicing her moves, without treading on anyone’s toes, cheers David
Kauffman Avatar
July 5, 2021 at 4:17 PM
Hi David! Sincere thanks for your congratulations and taking Mother Nature for a spin around the dance floor! Happy Summer! Cheers!
Watt Avatar
June 30, 2021 at 3:00 PM
Sam, you've got my heart dancing with your upbeat dance hall full of summer imagery! Thanks for the poetic reminder of my favorite place and my favorite season, and a big walk-off HR cheer from the crowd for your POTD honor! Summer blessings ~ John
Kauffman Avatar
July 5, 2021 at 9:49 AM
Happy 4th my friend! I can just see you rocking and rolling on the beach! Great place to celebrate with summer. I know how much you love the seashore - besides the ball park, it is your happy place! Sending you summer seashore blessings!
Sands Avatar
June 30, 2021 at 2:28 PM
Back to say Congratulations for POTD :)
Kauffman Avatar
June 30, 2021 at 2:35 PM
Ahh, thank you Heidi! Your note means alot to me. A POTD is such an honor. :D - always fun to give people a chance to party in the sunlight by the seashore! Take care! Waves of summer blessings to you.
La France Avatar
June 30, 2021 at 2:01 PM
Sam, a lovely summer haiku, makes me want to go to the beach and congratulations on receiving POEM OF THE DAY, enjoy the honor, love and serenity _Constance
Kauffman Avatar
June 30, 2021 at 2:31 PM
How soon can you be ready? Constance, thank you so much for your note and your congratulations. Receiving a POTD is such an incredible honor as there are so many wonderful poems here on the soup! Summer blessings! I'll save you a spot in the car :D
Fenn Avatar
June 30, 2021 at 1:38 PM
I can picture this party. Congrats!
Kauffman Avatar
June 30, 2021 at 2:27 PM
So happy you could be part of this happy summer dance party Jennifer! Thank you so much for your note and contratulations. Really appreciated! All the best. Here's to summer dance parties!!!
Merryman Avatar
June 30, 2021 at 1:10 PM
Sam, congrats on your POTD honor with your visually creative haiku! Blessings, Kim M
Kauffman Avatar
June 30, 2021 at 2:25 PM
So appreciate your message of congratulations Kim. Thank you! :D The POTD was a complete surprise. I just wanted everyone to come and join the dance party of summer. Who knew the dancefloor would be so full? But, there is still room for everyone. Sending you blessings of summer!
Radhakrishna Avatar
June 30, 2021 at 12:46 PM
Congrats on POTD Sam. Very nice image you create through poetry! wonderful Haiku!
Kauffman Avatar
June 30, 2021 at 2:20 PM
Thank you so much Krish! Having grown up in the Northwest summer was a great respite from the grey, rainy days of winter - an experience I know you share. When the sun comes out I just want to twist and shout and hold onto summer as long as possible! Summer blessings my friend.
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