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Summer Rain

summer rain cotton candy clouds whispy trails like spun sugar ~ sly mists mask the skies muggy breathless air leaves hang limp upon their boughs ~ mute the summer song heat in mirages shimmering waves sweltering ~ sweet star jasmine blooms winds like banshees rise hypnotic dust shadows spin ~ crickets take cover monsoon clouds rumble dark humid fury gathers ~ lightning waits to strike thunder bumpers swell full of humid heaviness ~ fevered fireballs flair muggy raindrops fall scent of rain on sidewalks drought runs for its life. 8-1-22

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Susan Ashley

Date: 8/21/2022 8:42:00 PM

My Dearest Rhyme Time Friend, I am in awe of your beautiful string of pearls. Such lustrous imagery dresses your grand strand of haiku. Each haiku is striking and vibrant.. each is a gem on its own but together they are a treasure trove! I especially adore "whispy trails like spun sugar" and "lightning waits to strike" and "thunder bumpers swell"! Simply splendid, my inspiring friend. Love each one, love 'em all! Warmest wishes sent on the sweet scent of rain.. ~Susan

Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/23/2022 9:23:00 AM

My Dearest Rhyme Time Friend, your message is like finding dewdrops glistening in the morning sun - lines of pure delight that put a :) in my heart! Thank you so much! It has been my heart's delight to learn to write haiku. I have to give credit to Tom for teaching me about haiku strings. I am so grateful for your lovely feedback! You share your gift so beautifully. You are a blessing and a gift my sweet poetry sis as we walk this poetry journey side by side! Sending you hugs and blessings in fountains of joy!

Terry Miller

Date: 8/6/2022 8:14:00 AM

An absolutely beautiful string of Haikus each one a gem

Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/7/2022 9:10:00 AM

Hi Terry! Thank you so much! I am deeply touched by your lovely words of compliment! Last week we had the gift of a rainstorm - very unusual for August. It has been so dry here that it lifted everyone's spirits especially the firefighters! Just had to write about it! Glad you enjoyed this walk in the summer rain! All the best. Blessings!

Sara Kendrick

Date: 8/4/2022 12:22:00 PM

I like the last Haiku very much since so many areas are needing rain to help stop the wildfires and the need for water, etc. Then in Kentucky they are not needing it to rain again soon which is sad since so many lost loved ones and all of their personal belongings. I enjoyed reading this today. Your visit to my page was emotionally uplifting. Sara

Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/7/2022 9:04:00 AM

Hi Sara! I am so glad that you enjoyed this haiku string! This rain was a blessing indeed as we have been so dry and wildfire season is now upon us. Have been watching the news on the floods. It breaks my heart to see such devastation! It seems to me our prayers are needed more than ever! Thank you for your lovely message! I enjoyed reading your poems. Sending you many blessings!

Valsa George

Date: 8/3/2022 10:59:00 PM

A lovely string of haikus interconnected and beautiful ! I like all of them...! But my favourite is - "winds like banshees rise hypnotic dust shadows spin ~ crickets take cover" ! Beautiful, Sam !

Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/7/2022 9:00:00 AM

Hi Valsa! We had summer rain that inspired this haiku string! We have been so dry it was a great and wonderful blessing. I just had to put it into a haiku string so I would remember what a gift it was. I have to admit I do love the banshee haiku! So glad you enjoyed this walk in the summer rain my friend! Thank you so much for your lovely message and wo9rds of compliment! Blessings!

Greg Gaul

Date: 8/3/2022 9:57:00 AM

Pristine language is draped all over your verse Sam. Congrats on your placement. Enjoy dear poet.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/3/2022 10:46:00 AM

Hi Greg! Many thanks and much gratitude coming your way! I had such fun with this haiku string. Have discovered that haiku challenges one to use language, personification and imagery in an impactful yet concise way. It is a joyful and very satisfying experience! I always love your feedback! It inspires and motivates me. Sending you blessings

Jim Slaughter

Date: 8/2/2022 10:46:00 AM

Exquisite, Sam. On Saturday we had our first rain here in quite a while. It was wonderful...while it lasted. Yesterday and today, however, the summer weather is getting its revenge for the heat wave hiatus.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/2/2022 12:24:00 PM

Jim, thank you so much! We had our first rain in months yesterday! I agree, it was a wonderful sight to wake up to puddles. I am so glad that you enjoyed this rainstorm! If we are lucky we may a couple of latent showers today! All the best!