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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

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Paula Goldsmith

Date: 1/19/2022 7:45:00 AM

Congratulation on your win. Your "orange sherbet sky" is the perfect back drop for your "wild geese." Have a blessed day................

Craig Bowden

Date: 1/19/2022 12:55:00 AM

Fantastic imagery in so few words. Congrats on your win.

Sally Eslinger

Date: 1/18/2022 8:30:00 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!

David Kavanagh

Date: 1/18/2022 3:32:00 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

Kim Merryman

Date: 1/18/2022 12:53:00 PM

Beautiful imagery, Sam! Congrats on your win! Blessings, Kim M

Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/18/2022 1:07:00 PM

Thank you so much Kim! It was an amazing and unforgettable sight! Feel blessed to have seen experienced it! Blessings!

John Watt

Date: 1/18/2022 11:18:00 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!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/18/2022 11:42:00 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

Paul Callus

Date: 1/18/2022 10:39:00 AM

That is a vivid captivating image, Sam. Congratulations on your fine win. Regards // paul

Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/18/2022 10:52:00 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!

Terry Miller

Date: 1/18/2022 12:55:00 AM

This should have placed higher Sam, an excellent haiku, well written.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/18/2022 10:48:00 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!

Valsa George

Date: 1/17/2022 8:56:00 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....!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/18/2022 10:44:00 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.

Laura Leiser

Date: 1/17/2022 7:27:00 PM

Ooh, I can just picture this dreamy scene, Sam. Nicely written haiku. Congrats on your win! :)

Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/18/2022 10:42:00 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!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/17/2022 12:25:00 PM

- Like a beautiful painting, Sam :) - Congratulations on your winning placement :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/18/2022 10:37:00 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.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 1/17/2022 10:08:00 AM

An amazing spectacle Sam, must have been awesome to see, over fork over and congrats on your win. Tom

Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/18/2022 10:33:00 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!

Alexis Y.

Date: 1/17/2022 9:21:00 AM

Hi Sam, You have penned such a well-written “ Winter” write. Congratulations on your win. Have a great day-Alexis

Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/17/2022 9:38:00 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!

Tania Kitchin

Date: 1/17/2022 8:40:00 AM

Sam, congratulations on your winning placement with your beautiful poem!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/17/2022 9:05:00 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.