Winter Wild Geese

winter wild geese

winter wild geese soar
 neon twilight on their wings ~
  orange sherbet sky

1-16-22
Contest: Winter Haiku
Spo9nsor: Tania Kitchin
Syllable checked by Howmanysyllables
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Goldsmith Avatar
January 19, 2022 at 7:45 AM
Congratulation on your win. Your "orange sherbet sky" is the perfect back drop for your "wild geese." Have a blessed day................
Bowden Avatar
January 19, 2022 at 12:55 AM
Fantastic imagery in so few words. Congrats on your win.
Eslinger Avatar
January 18, 2022 at 8:30 PM
Hi, Sam! This is perfectly splendid! It has a thorough Aha! ending that I also gave a colorist’s Oooooo… upon reading. A delicious, excellent haiku!
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January 18, 2022 at 3:32 PM
A flock of Brent geese flew past my head today, I could only make out their silhouettes as the sun was behind them, but you certainly got the whole spectacle in technicolour Sam, an excellent haiku for any nature contest, cheers David
Merryman Avatar
January 18, 2022 at 12:53 PM
Beautiful imagery, Sam! Congrats on your win! Blessings, Kim M
Kauffman Avatar
January 18, 2022 at 1:07 PM
Thank you so much Kim! It was an amazing and unforgettable sight! Feel blessed to have seen experienced it! Blessings!
Watt Avatar
January 18, 2022 at 11:18 AM
Sam, thank you for capturing in a few imagery-rich words the brief nature moment you experienced. Haiku is a great form for that snapshot of lovely nature observations. Love the neon twilight and the orange sherbet descriptors... sounds like a beautiful sunset moment!
Kauffman Avatar
January 18, 2022 at 11:42 AM
Hi John! Thank you so much dear friend! It was truly a moment filled with magic and wonder - like a flash point of beauty that is indelibly etched in my memory! And, having just come from the store I guess sherbet was on my mind! Funny how our playful Spirit nudges us! Sending you neon blessings of joy dear friend and an e-mail! Forty-five days until spring training!!!! :D
Callus Avatar
January 18, 2022 at 10:39 AM
That is a vivid captivating image, Sam. Congratulations on your fine win. Regards // paul
Kauffman Avatar
January 18, 2022 at 10:52 AM
Hi Paul! Thank you so much for your visit and your message! You lifted up my spirits today. I think you have put your finger right on a great description of that moment in time - it was captivating! I feel so blessed to have experienced that fleeting moment. Hope you are well. Sending you blessings for the new year!
Miller Avatar
January 18, 2022 at 12:55 AM
This should have placed higher Sam, an excellent haiku, well written.
Kauffman Avatar
January 18, 2022 at 10:48 AM
Ahh, thank you Terry. I am so glad you liked this haiku. It was a wonderful sight at the end of a very busy day. Hope you are doing well. All the best!
George Avatar
January 17, 2022 at 8:56 PM
This is simply amazing ! A unique way of describing the winter scene.... love the 'orange sherbet sky'. Congratulations, Sam. I feel this deserved a better placing. I am not competent enough to make a remark....!
Kauffman Avatar
January 18, 2022 at 10:44 AM
Valsa, thank you. It was an amazing sight and I feel so blessed to have witnessed the simplicity of its magnificence. Having just come from the store, I guess orange sherbet was on my mind! Take care! Blessings to you.
Leiser Avatar
January 17, 2022 at 7:27 PM
Ooh, I can just picture this dreamy scene, Sam. Nicely written haiku. Congrats on your win! :)
Kauffman Avatar
January 18, 2022 at 10:42 AM
Hi Laura! Many thanks coming your way for your lovely message and congrats! I wish I had thought to take a picture. It was a hypnotizing moment. I just wanted to take in all of the enchantment of the moment! Sending you blessings for the new year!
Andresen Avatar
January 17, 2022 at 12:25 PM
- Like a beautiful painting, Sam :) - Congratulations on your winning placement :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Kauffman Avatar
January 18, 2022 at 10:37 AM
Thank you so much Anne-Lise! Sometimes a winter sky surprises us with unexpected beauty. For me this was one of those totally unexpected moments! Unforgettable really. Hope you are well. Staying warm and cozy. Sending you blessings and hugs.
Cunningham Avatar
January 17, 2022 at 10:08 AM
An amazing spectacle Sam, must have been awesome to see, over fork over and congrats on your win. Tom
Kauffman Avatar
January 18, 2022 at 10:33 AM
Thank you so much Tom. You are so right! It was an amazing sight like a wink of winter beauty captured in the twilight. I feel blessed to have witnessed it! Hope you are well. Over Fork Over!
Y. Avatar
January 17, 2022 at 9:21 AM
Hi Sam, You have penned such a well-written “ Winter” write. Congratulations on your win. Have a great day-Alexis
Kauffman Avatar
January 17, 2022 at 9:38 AM
Hi Alexis! Thank you so much! Was coming home from the store the other day when a "v" of geese flew overhead at sunset with the sky a brilliant neon orange and hot pink. It was such a beautiful and inspiring sight. Sending you blessings!
Kitchin Avatar
January 17, 2022 at 8:40 AM
Sam, congratulations on your winning placement with your beautiful poem!
Kauffman Avatar
January 17, 2022 at 9:05 AM
Thank you so much Tania! I really enjoy your haiku contests with their creative themes. So grateful for your placement among the many wonderful haiku on the winners list. Blessings to you.
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