Summer Theater

summer theater

summer plays her part
 never misses lines or cues ~
  fall waits in the wings

8-27-20
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Crabtree Avatar
September 25, 2020 at 3:54 PM
Great take on those two beautiful seasons! I'm very impressed. Peace, Angela
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 24, 2020 at 3:58 PM
Hello Sam Kauffman, I like the way you speak of the seasons. For me Fall is already here. Enjoy your evening my friend.
Staton Avatar
September 16, 2020 at 8:01 PM
What a lovely way to describe the transference of seasons. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this poem!
Radice Avatar
September 1, 2020 at 12:56 AM
I loved this haiku about the 'stages' of seasons. :) Congratulations!
Mitra Avatar
August 31, 2020 at 9:20 PM
So lovely and true....Congrats on your win Sam.
Mcgee Avatar
August 31, 2020 at 7:15 PM
wonderful image of seasons taking their turns...congrats on your win.
Gaul Avatar
August 31, 2020 at 3:20 PM
Sam, congratulations on your well deserved top win.
Smith Avatar
August 31, 2020 at 1:28 PM
Excellent haiku Sam, congrats. :)
Kauffman Avatar
September 14, 2020 at 3:43 PM
Somehow I got way behind responding to people! 'Thank you Gary for your congrats and encouragement! So appreciated!
Leiser Avatar
August 31, 2020 at 1:03 PM
Enjoyed this creative haiku of summer theatre, Sam. Congrats on your win! :)
Kauffman Avatar
September 14, 2020 at 3:45 PM
Thank you so much Laura! Have always loved outdoor summer theater and summer is truly a "ham!" So good to hear from you. Hope you are doing well and staying safe!
Goldsmith Avatar
August 31, 2020 at 10:22 AM
Congratulate your win. I can't wait for fall and the cooler weather. Enjoy your win and your day writing away..................
Kauffman Avatar
August 31, 2020 at 11:49 AM
Hi Paula! Thank you for your congratulations. Am having a hard time letting go of summer - this one has been a winner - maybe a consolation prize for being quarantined! All the best my friend!
Watt Avatar
August 31, 2020 at 9:59 AM
Back to congratulate your #1 win, Sam. Hai fives for your hai-ranked haiku! ~ John
Kauffman Avatar
August 31, 2020 at 11:47 AM
What a nice surprise to wake up to on Monday am - like a three game sweep! Thank you for your congratulations. Always appreciated! Grace and peace for your day!
Watt Avatar
August 28, 2020 at 9:05 PM
Seasonal haiku always a delight. You do it so well ~ John
Kauffman Avatar
August 31, 2020 at 11:45 AM
Thank you so much my friend. Lots of BP - am really enjoying writing haiku, monoku and haibun. We have had a beautiful summer. How about you? Blessings!
Cunningham Avatar
August 28, 2020 at 3:36 AM
Love your haiku Sam, she's certainly played a good part this year, fall is certainly waiting to make an appearance, temps dropping here Over Fork Over Tom
Kauffman Avatar
August 31, 2020 at 11:41 AM
Thank you so much Tom. She certainly has done a Tony winning performance this summer! The past few nights have felt that "tinge" in the air like you! Fall is definitely fast approaching! Over Fork Over!
Buehler Avatar
August 27, 2020 at 9:07 PM
A simply beautiful haiku, Sam. It's a fave for me. Best of wishes. :=)
Kauffman Avatar
August 31, 2020 at 11:36 AM
Hi Judy! Thank you! So honored by your "fav." Other than all the smoke from our current wildfires, we have had a beautiful summer but I can feel that autumn "tinge" at night. Fall is definitely waiting to play his part. All the best my friend.
Wolf Avatar
August 27, 2020 at 3:54 PM
Oh, this is good! Super haiku, Sam! ~ Seasons' Splendor, Gershon
Kauffman Avatar
August 31, 2020 at 11:31 AM
Hi Gershon! Thank you so much! We have had a beautiful summer. I guess she's just taking a bow! All the best!
Allison Avatar
August 27, 2020 at 1:58 PM
Just gorgeous Sam into my faves:-) Hugs Jan xx
Kauffman Avatar
August 31, 2020 at 11:29 AM
Hi Jan! So honored by your "fav." Thank you. Have been having fun with haiku! Hope all is well my friend.
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