Sam Kauffman Poet Haiku

Winter Roses - Mystic

Winter Roses - Mystic 11-8-25
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Winter Roses

white winter roses
amid the wrath of blizzards ~
born in summer wombs

seeds baptized by rain
birthed in warm breaths of sunlight ~
autumnal surprise

frosty solstice queen
dressed in a gown with sequins ~
winks with aurora

pink frost party dress
hues of jewel tones glitter ~
cold winter thriller

magical snowbells
descendants of vernal joy ~
wears chilly bloomers

peppermint ice roams
with soft pompoms like snowballs ~
stays to kiss springtime

polestar spreads her seeds
as tempest breath turns sultry ~
artic roses sleep

mystical flower
a rose blooms at the manger ~
yuletide miracles

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Susan Ashley December 31, 2025 at 11:00 AM My Dearest Rhyme Time Friend, congratulations for your shining trophy win for your exquisite set of winter haiku! Your winter and rose imagery is striking, my sweet poetry sis, in every haiku as your artistry unveils a pleasing and beautiful cascade of magical poetic moments that linger in the mind and entice the imagination, heart and soul. Dear Sam. you wield your poetic pen like a snow fairy's wand.. so pristine and enchanting, especially at Christmastime!! Warmest wishes sent to you on sunny breaths of peppermint breezes for a zesty, happy and healthy new year.. ~Susan Sam Kauffman December 31, 2025 at 11:32 AM My Dearest Rhyme Time friend, what a New Year's gift to receive your beautiful message - the best way to celebrate New Year's Eve and the beginning of 2026! Thank you! I am thrilled that we get to share this winter garden of delights, this winter rose that blooms in this poem! Even though winter can be bleak and cold there are moments of sublime beauty that I get to share with you sweet poetry sis as we travel through this magical and mystical world of poetry. I so treasure your beautiful words and compassionate heart. Sending you blessings on crystal wings of grace for a healthy, happy, inspired New Year.

L. J. Carber November 26, 2025 at 7:43 AM A lovely poem, Sam Sam Kauffman December 8, 2025 at 12:08 PM LJ, thank you!! It was such fun to tell the story of the winter rose in haiku - a form I dearly love to write! Sending you December blessings of joy, my friend!

Abdullah Alhemaidy November 16, 2025 at 3:05 PM Very nice! Congratulations on first place! Sam Kauffman December 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM Thank you so much Abdullah! The trophy win was a wonderful surprise. Blessings to you!

Ann Peck November 15, 2025 at 2:39 PM Beautiful, Sam! I love your Haikus. Congratulations on First Place! Sam Kauffman December 8, 2025 at 11:59 AM Hi Ann! Always wonderful to hear from you. I love writing haiku and am deeply touched that you liked this string that tells the story of the winter rose! Thank you for your congratulations! This trophy is such honor especially in light of Tania's love for haiku. Blessings of December joy to you!

Valsa George November 14, 2025 at 8:25 PM You have described a breathtaking scene of winter roses 'amid the wrath of blizzards". I fell in love with your very opening lines. As I proceeded further, I found each succeeding line even sweeter. Dear Sam, I am in awe of your talent. Congratulations dear, on your well deserved first place and trophy win. Into my FAVE. Sam Kauffman December 8, 2025 at 11:50 AM Dearest Valsa, thank you! Your beautiful words deeply touched my heart. I am so grateful for your thoughtfulness!! This contest was a wonderful opportunity to tell a story in a haiku string from the birth of the winter rose to its rebirth in the spring! Honored by your fav! Sharing poetry is a true gift and I feel so blessed to read your beautiful, gifted poems dear friend! Sending you blessings of December joy!

CayCay Godwin November 14, 2025 at 12:21 PM Simply lovely and spellbinding. Congratulations on your totally deserved trophy. Applause from me. CayCay Sam Kauffman December 8, 2025 at 11:44 AM Greetings Cay Cay! This contest introduced me to the Winter Rose and I was enchanted by them. I think I'm going to have to find a shady place in my garden for them! I so appreciate your lovely feedback and compliments! Thank you. The trophy win was a wonderful surprise! Hope your hand is getting better! Blessings of December joy to you!!

Tania Kitchin November 12, 2025 at 4:24 PM Sam, congratulations on your trophy win with your beautiful collection of haiku's and with gorgeous imagery. Sam Kauffman November 13, 2025 at 11:44 AM Thank you so much, Tania! Your note is extra special because of your love for haiku - a love we seem to share for this wonderful poetry. Take care. Blessings of joy to you and my gratitude.

Jenish Somadas November 11, 2025 at 8:26 PM Congrats Sam.. beautiful and cohesive haiku sequence in serene and cinematic way.. Sam Kauffman November 13, 2025 at 11:40 AM Hi Jenish! I so appreciate your very special note of congratulations. Thank you! What a delight to learn of this amazing flower! Sending you blessings of joy!

Andrea Dietrich November 11, 2025 at 7:51 PM Wow congrats. I knew it was special when I saw it first time Sam Kauffman November 13, 2025 at 11:37 AM Thank you so much, Andrea! Blessings! And thank you for keeping all of us apprised of things happening in the lives of soupers! Very special gift! Blessings!

Paige Hind November 11, 2025 at 7:46 PM Congrats, Sam!!! I happen to agree with the placement. It is among the best. Sam Kauffman November 13, 2025 at 11:33 AM Hi Paige! So appreciate your note of congratulations! You know how much I love composing haiku! This is a very special honor! Sending you blessings of joy!

Maclawrence Famuyiwa November 11, 2025 at 4:16 PM Beautiful metaphors, sweet imageries. Worthy of the top prize. Congrats. Sam Kauffman November 13, 2025 at 11:31 AM Thank you so much, Robert! The Christmas Rose has enchanted me. So appreciate your lovely feedback. Blessings!

Robert Sidwell November 11, 2025 at 3:24 PM Brilliant haiku set! Sam Kauffman November 12, 2025 at 10:50 AM Thank you so much, Robert! The Christmas Rose has enchanted me. So appreciate your lovely feedback. Blessings!

William Kelii Kekaula November 11, 2025 at 12:26 PM Your ingenuity is par excellence interwoven with aut. equinox and succeeding chorale, soon to be sung upon reindeer sleigh rides or the family car, or both. Bon jour, mon amie. Sam Kauffman November 13, 2025 at 11:52 AM Aloha, William! Thank you so much! I loved learning about this brave flower that brings beauty to the drabness of winter! Po'maika' ia'oe!

Andrea Dietrich November 10, 2025 at 8:57 PM Wow. Amazing set of haiku. So creative, Sam. If this does not win, I will be shocked. Sam Kauffman November 11, 2025 at 11:26 AM Hi Andrea! So grateful for your ever present support and lovely feedback! Learning about the Christmas Rose was a journey into delight! Thank you! Hugs and blessings!

sara Etgen-Baker November 9, 2025 at 3:14 PM truly magificent words and imagery. My favorite is: pink frost party dress hues of jewel tones glitter ~ cold winter thriller Best wishes, dear friend, with this contest entry, hugs Sam Kauffman November 10, 2025 at 2:25 PM Hi Sara! Thank you for your beautiful words of compliment! You know how I love to write haiku and this contest was such a great opportunity to write a story in a haiku string. Getting to know the Christmas rose was such a blessing. What a great flower! So grateful for your best wishes! Blessings to you, dear friend!!

Paula Goldsmith November 9, 2025 at 10:08 AM I enjoyed reading your lovely "Winter Roses - Mystic" write. What a great ending you have here. "Good Luck" Have a Blessed day/weekend writing away............. Sam Kauffman November 10, 2025 at 2:20 PM Hi Paula! Thank you, my friend. Was so delightful to learn about the Christmas Rose. I think I'm going to have to find a place for this enchanting gem in my garden! Sending you blessings!

Paige Hind November 8, 2025 at 9:51 PM An absolutely enchanting piece, Sam- so many lines I love "peppermint ice roams with soft pompoms like snowballs" <3 and the manger reference makes for a beautiful ending- good luck, sure this will be a win Sam Kauffman November 10, 2025 at 2:16 PM Hi Paige! As you can see I had such a delightful time exploring the Christmas rose and I just couldn't leave the poem without a reference to Christmas Had fun imagining the pompoms like snowballs! Thank you for your good wishes. Sending you blessings of joy! I think I may have to find a spot in my garden for this amazing flower right next to the Christmas cactus!!

Tom Valles November 8, 2025 at 5:55 PM Amazing write! Great Haiku, Sam. Your work is always impressive. I feel like quite the novice compared to you. Sam Kauffman November 10, 2025 at 2:12 PM I am so honored by your lovely words, Tom. Thank you. It is such a blessing to see each of us use our gift for writing - each with our own style! I love that your poems speak of life. So enjoyed Fall Overloaded. Take care, my friend. Blessings of autumn joy in piles of leaves!