Windsongs

windsongs whispering windsongs whoosh with warm whimsical waves ~ wild waxwing waltzes 1-18-22 Contest: Nature based Haiku Sponsor: Tania Kitchin "Windsong" is the name of one of John Denver's most popular albums

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Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 2/14/2022 6:34:00 AM

Congratulations on this beautiful poem being at top of the list. Marvellous alliteration! Love ~ Mala

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 2/14/2022 2:27:00 AM

It is wonderful to see this poem at the top of the best new poems list Sam. Kudos! Happy Valentine’s Day! Blessings xxoo

Andrew John

Date: 2/14/2022 1:26:00 AM

Love haikus. Love this one.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 2/14/2022 9:27:00 AM

Andrew, thank you! I too love haikus and really enjoy writing them especially this one with its alliteration challenge. Love the challenge of vivid expression in seventeen syllables. So glad you enjoyed it. All the best!

Katharine L. Sparrow

Date: 2/13/2022 6:49:00 PM

wonderfully woven!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 2/14/2022 9:24:00 AM

Katharine, thank you so much. I so appreciate your lovely, inspiring words. All the best.

Christuraj Alex

Date: 2/8/2022 7:35:00 PM

Congratulations again!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 2/9/2022 11:06:00 AM

Chris, many thanks and much gratitude coming your way! Blessings!

Jcb Brul

Date: 2/8/2022 3:06:00 PM

Another soothing wonder from your melodious pen dear Sam. Congratulations. A fav.l

Sam Kauffman
Date: 2/9/2022 11:06:00 AM

Hi JCB! I am so honored by your fav! That brings a :D to my heart. Thank you! I am so glad you liked this haiku. Had such fun using alliteration. It was truly like writing music with words! Send you many blessings of joy!

Hilo Poet

Date: 2/7/2022 7:56:00 AM

Amazing, Sam, for it bears a meritious value of its own my friend, Aloha~aka William, moving forward in life.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 2/7/2022 10:11:00 AM

Aloha aka William! Mahalo! This was such a fun haiku contest. I especially loved the alliteration requirement as it added such a musical element to the haiku. Know that as you "move forward" you remain in my thought and prayers my friend. PS - like the "Hilo Poet" name!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 1/25/2022 1:05:00 PM

Wow! This is so pretty, Sam! Congratulations!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 2/7/2022 10:07:00 AM

Ahhh, thank you Kim. Hope you are well! Blessings!

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 1/24/2022 10:43:00 PM

Beautiful Sam. Congratulations on your high placement. Blessings xxoo

Sam Kauffman
Date: 2/7/2022 10:06:00 AM

Hi Connie! Thank you so much. Haiku says so much in seventeen syllables and invites writing in vivid images. The alliteration added to the the challenge of Tania's contest. This was fun! Hope you are doing well dear friend. Sending you and your family prayers and blessings!

Beata Agustin

Date: 1/24/2022 8:58:00 PM

Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this. God bless you.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 2/7/2022 10:02:00 AM

Beata, thank you! Really enjoy writing haiku and the alliteration challenge made it a very interesting contest. Blessings!

Ann Peck

Date: 1/24/2022 2:53:00 PM

Congratulations on your win, Sam! A great Haiku! I especially like wild waxwing waltzes :)

Sam Kauffman
Date: 2/7/2022 10:01:00 AM

Hi Ann! Thank you so much! I have been enjoying Tania's creative haiku contests - such an amazing poetic form with much said in seventeen syllables! Hope you are doing well. Our floor is in and now we are finishing up the last of the details. Take care. Blessings!

Christuraj Alex

Date: 1/24/2022 9:21:00 AM

Wonderful work. Congratulations!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/24/2022 10:09:00 AM

Thank you Chris for your wonderful words and your congratulations!

Tania Kitchin

Date: 1/24/2022 8:37:00 AM

Sam, congratulations on your podium placement with your beautiful haiku with wonderful alliteration and breathtaking imagery!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/24/2022 10:07:00 AM

Thank you so much Tania! Always love your haiku contest themes. Your placement among such wonderful entries is truly an honor! So grateful for all that you do here on the soup!

Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/20/2022 11:55:00 AM

Great alliteration in this one. Reads like a good contender for the contest. Thank you for your visit to my page. Your comment was assuaging. Sara

Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/24/2022 10:05:00 AM

Thank you Sara! Your message turned out to be prophetic! Writing alliteration is like writing lyrics - fun! Sending your warm blessings of health and joy!

Joanna Daniel

Date: 1/20/2022 5:56:00 AM

Great alliteration throughout, Sam, should place high:)

Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/20/2022 11:17:00 AM

Thank you so much Jo. Love working with alliteration in a nature theme. It is lyrical fun for me. Sending you blessings of joy and gladness!

Carol Louise Moon

Date: 1/19/2022 9:29:00 AM

Sam, I love this consonant poem, and with otomatopoeia W for the sound of wind. Best of luck in the contest for this brilliant haiku. Carol Louise

Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/20/2022 11:14:00 AM

Your message was such an uplifting joy Carol Louise! Thank you! It was a delightful challenge to blend all of these poetic elements. Thank you for noticing the otomatopoeia! :) Sending you blessings of joy for the new year!

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 1/19/2022 8:26:00 AM

Great alliteration and imagery! Good luck in the contest! P.S. I always have liked John Denver's music....it is hauntingly beautiful. :) Paulette

Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/20/2022 11:08:00 AM

Paulette, thank you! It was fun to blend alliteration and imagery for this contest. John Denver's music has been such a source of inspiration and joy - haunting, yes, and so memorable. So glad we share an appreciation of this amazing artist. He is missed. Sending you blessings of joy!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 1/18/2022 11:29:00 PM

You know how to compose an alliteration Sam, good luck in the contest and over fork over. Hope you're week is going well. Tom

Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/20/2022 11:04:00 AM

Hi Tom! Thank you so much! I guess, for me, alliteration is like composing music and lyrics with a definite rhythm and pattern. So glad you liked this haiku! All is well. Hope you are staying healthy and warm this winter. Have a wonderful weekend! Over Fork Over!

Ken Rone

Date: 1/18/2022 3:54:00 PM

I think you have a winner here Sam. It is a wonderful concept woven into three perfect stanzas. Best - Ken

Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/20/2022 11:00:00 AM

Thank you Ken. I hope so too! I do love writing haiku as it challenges me to look at the wonder of nature's world with open eyes. Take care! Think of all of you in NW often especially as these atmospheric rivers bring copious amounts of rain to you this winter. All the best!

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 1/18/2022 3:03:00 PM

Hello Sam, this is a beautifully created poem. Hugs.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/20/2022 10:56:00 AM

Thank you so much Darlene! It was a fun challenge. Sending you blessings of joy!