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

February 14, 2022 at 6:34 AM

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

Connie Marcum Wong

February 14, 2022 at 2:27 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

February 14, 2022 at 1:26 AM

Love haikus. Love this one.

Sam Kauffman

February 14, 2022 at 9:27 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

February 13, 2022 at 6:49 PM

wonderfully woven!

Sam Kauffman

February 14, 2022 at 9:24 AM

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

Christuraj Alex

February 8, 2022 at 7:35 PM

Congratulations again!

Sam Kauffman

February 9, 2022 at 11:06 AM

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

JC Brul

February 8, 2022 at 3:06 PM

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

Sam Kauffman

February 9, 2022 at 11:06 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!

William Kelii Kekaula

February 7, 2022 at 7:56 AM

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

Sam Kauffman

February 7, 2022 at 10:11 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

January 25, 2022 at 1:05 PM

Wow! This is so pretty, Sam! Congratulations!

Sam Kauffman

February 7, 2022 at 10:07 AM

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

Connie Marcum Wong

January 24, 2022 at 10:43 PM

Beautiful Sam. Congratulations on your high placement. Blessings xxoo

Sam Kauffman

February 7, 2022 at 10:06 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

January 24, 2022 at 8:58 PM

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

Sam Kauffman

February 7, 2022 at 10:02 AM

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

Ann Peck

January 24, 2022 at 2:53 PM

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

Sam Kauffman

February 7, 2022 at 10:01 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

January 24, 2022 at 9:21 AM

Wonderful work. Congratulations!

Sam Kauffman

January 24, 2022 at 10:09 AM

Thank you Chris for your wonderful words and your congratulations!

Tania Kitchin

January 24, 2022 at 8:37 AM

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

Sam Kauffman

January 24, 2022 at 10:07 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

January 20, 2022 at 11:55 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

January 24, 2022 at 10:05 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

January 20, 2022 at 5:56 AM

Great alliteration throughout, Sam, should place high:)

Sam Kauffman

January 20, 2022 at 11:17 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!

Paulette Calasibetta

January 19, 2022 at 8:26 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

January 20, 2022 at 11:08 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

January 18, 2022 at 11:29 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

January 20, 2022 at 11:04 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

January 18, 2022 at 3:54 PM

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

Sam Kauffman

January 20, 2022 at 11:00 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!