Sam Kauffman Poet Haiku

Summer Winds

summer winds

arid whirlwinds spin
 spread scent of dried pine needles ~
  forest pursues rain

sirocco mistrals
 winds gusts wither tumbleweeds ~
  summer heat shivers

parched solstice tempests
 leave stale breaths of dusty thirst ~
  cedar incense thrives

dull drafts sear and whine
 spinning pinwheels freeze dry mists ~
  twisted pines drop seeds

empty typhoon breaths
 shrivel the empty zephyrs ~
  doves seek aspen boughs

snowstorms of sizzle
 predict signs in winds of change ~
  dog days pant dryness

7-5-22
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Paul Callus July 7, 2022 at 2:17 PM It has been a pleasure reading this string of delightful imagery, Sam! You and your summer winds took me along with you!! ~ Regards // paul Sam Kauffman July 7, 2022 at 4:52 PM Paul, so good to hear from you! Thank you for your wonderful, uplifting words! So glad to have your company on this summer wind rushing through the summer sky! This string was such fun to create as I looked outside my window at the fog and the wind! Blessings to you! Hope you are well.

Gary Radice July 7, 2022 at 6:36 AM It's official: Writing haikus are a breeze for Ms Kaufmann. Great descriptive writing Sam. Are the 'Summer heat shivers' you refer to those ripples in the air caused by the sun? Cheers - Gary Sam Kauffman July 7, 2022 at 9:46 AM Gary, thank you many times over! I always look forward to your ever thoughtful, and thought full, messages! One of the elements that I love about haiku is its descriptive focus! And, yes but also I had this image in my mind of the heat shivering when the mistrals started to blow. Take care. Cheers across the pond! Love your double entendre!

Christuraj Alex July 6, 2022 at 10:23 AM Wow! What a write. Congratulations! Sam Kauffman July 7, 2022 at 9:29 AM Hi Chris! So happy you enjoyed this ride on a summer wind! Many thanks for your congratulations and your support with our thoughtful messages! Blessings!

Panagiota Romios July 5, 2022 at 6:18 PM Oh, Lord..you are a master at Haiku. This is more than a compliment. It’s a fact. With admiration, Panagiota Xxx Sam Kauffman July 7, 2022 at 9:27 AM Pangie, thank you so much! I am truly honored by your words AND by your fav! I do enjoy writing haiku. This simple form looks so easy but is a wonderful challenge. Thank you for sailing away with me! Blessings on soft breezes to you! Panagiota Romios July 5, 2022 at 6:19 PM Back…FAVING these.:: I