Sam Kauffman Poet Tanka

Wistful Kiss

End of Summer Beginning of Fall Contest 8-19-26
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wistful kiss

summer tells stories
tales of golden sunflowers
fables of fireflies
a wistful kiss to autumn
who speaks in bright harvest hues

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Deb M September 9, 2026 at 5:18 AM Belated Congratulations Sam on your beautiful poem receiving POTD….Debx

Constance La France August 25, 2026 at 12:35 PM Sam, beautifully penned and congratulations on receiving the POTD honor ⭐ Sam Kauffman August 27, 2026 at 12:16 PM Hi Constance! Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback. A POTD is such a wonderful honor for this little poem. Summer is truly a vivid storyteller! Be blessed!😊✨

Kim Rodrigues August 23, 2026 at 7:09 PM Sweet one,Sam! Congrats on POTD! Sam Kauffman August 27, 2026 at 12:18 PM Hi Kim! Thank you for your congratulations! Summer is such a sweet season filled with so many awesome wonders! Sending you blessings of summer joy! 🌹🌹🌹

Len Gasun August 23, 2026 at 9:04 AM Belated Congrats on your POTD and this gorgeous poem my dear poet friend, Sam! Hugs Sam Kauffman August 27, 2026 at 1:13 PM Hi Len! Thank you so much! It was such fun to listen to summer tell her story then blow a kiss to autumn as she leaves - wistful! Hugs and blessings to you!

Valsa George August 21, 2026 at 5:57 AM Such unique thoughts, beautifully expressed. Congratulations dear Sam on your POTD honor

Abdullah Alhemaidy August 20, 2026 at 11:45 PM Hello Sam Kauffman :-) Congratulations on Poem of the Day! Have a nice weekend! Sam Kauffman August 27, 2026 at 1:15 PM Hi Abdullah! Thank you for your note of congratulations! So appreciated. Hope you are having a wonderful summer. Be blessed!

Brandy Nicole August 20, 2026 at 7:31 PM ' autumn speaks in bright harvest hues ' So beautiful are these vivid colors of the season. You've created a masterpiece with your words, Sam. Congratulations on Poem of the Day. Many wonderful blessings to you. : ) Hugs, Brandy

Evelyn Judy Buehler August 20, 2026 at 7:28 PM A thrillingly beautiful poem, Sam! Congratulations on POTD. 😄🌹

I Am Anaya August 20, 2026 at 4:40 PM ...a wistful kiss to autumn, it sounds so inviting. Congratulations on Poem Of the Day, Sam! Cheers!💐 Sam Kauffman August 20, 2026 at 4:48 PM Hi Anaya! Thank you! The end of summer is always slightly sad for me, even though I love fall, as I love the long, sunny days and warm nights with crickets, dragonflies and cicada. Sending you blessings!😊 Sam Kauffman August 20, 2026 at 4:40 PM Hi Lin! Thank you! Was looking at the temperatures in Atlanta. It's pretty hot. I remember how October felt when we lived in Augusta and the heat subsided along with the humidity! See cool! Be blessed!😊

Lin Lane August 20, 2026 at 4:14 PM A change of season is always a welcome change. After so many hot Summer days, the chill of Autumn can’t arrive too soon. Congratulations on potd, Sam. Sam Kauffman August 20, 2026 at 4:44 PM Hi Lin! Thank you! Was looking at the temperatures in Atlanta. It's definitely hot! I remember how October felt when we lived in Augusta and the heat subsided along with the HUMIDITY! Stay cool Be blessed! 😊

Paula Goldsmith August 20, 2026 at 9:53 AM Back with Congratulations on your win. I loved reading your lovely write again. Yes, summer can tell many stories. Have a blessed day with your win............. Sam Kauffman August 20, 2026 at 11:10 AM Hi Paula! Thank you so much! I love summer's stories told in warm days and starlit nights! Blessings to you!😊

Dorothy Gibbons August 20, 2026 at 9:31 AM Beautiful wistful kiss congratulations of a well deserved POTD honour ✍️a pleasure to read Sam ❤️‍🩹 hugzzz

Jesse Rowe August 20, 2026 at 6:52 AM Great poem. Congrats on POTD.

Alison A Smith nee Howarth August 20, 2026 at 6:45 AM I like your tanka. Congratulations on POTD

Line Gauthier August 20, 2026 at 6:15 AM Beautiful poem ~ congrats on your POTD

John Lawless August 20, 2026 at 5:43 AM a wistful kiss that makes Fall blush.....nicely done Sam

sara Etgen-Baker August 20, 2026 at 3:40 AM congrats on your POTD designtion...liked 'fables of fireflies.'

Karen Jones August 20, 2026 at 2:58 AM A lovely write! Congratulations on your potd honor!

Anne-Lise Andresen August 20, 2026 at 1:03 AM - Congratulations beautiful p.o.t.d., Sam :) - hugs

Beryl Edmonds August 20, 2026 at 12:36 AM A lovely wistful poem Sam. Congratulations on having received Poem of the Day… Beryl Sam Kauffman August 20, 2026 at 11:24 AM Hi Beryl! Thank you so much! As summer leaves I always feel of twinge of sadness but I do look forward to the gift of autumn's colors and beauty! Sending you blessings of joy!😄

Tom Cunningham August 20, 2026 at 12:33 AM Can't wait for fall Sam,my favourite season. Congratulations to you on today's POTD honour, over fork over. Tom🌹 Sam Kauffman August 20, 2026 at 11:13 AM Hi Tom! Thank you so much! Like you I do love autumn but I have a hard time letting go of summer's hand! All the best! Over Fork Over! Thank you for the flower! Love roses!

Paula Goldsmith August 19, 2026 at 11:15 AM This is a lovely write. I enjoyed reading. "Good Luck" I did, "Summer To Fall." Have a lovely day writing away.............. Sam Kauffman August 19, 2026 at 3:56 PM Hi Paula! So good to get your message! Thank you! I so love summer’s story of warm days, beautiful nights, all the grows and buzzes! And even though I do love fall, I have a hard time letting go of summer! Hope you are having a wonderful summer! Blessings!😊