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Sam Kauffman
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Hello!  My name is Sam Kauffman.  Knowing what to write for a bio is probably more difficult than writing poetry itself so I'll give you some of the highlights.

I was born and raised in Seattle, WA.  Graduated from the University of Washington with degrees in Music and English- if one major was good, two were better - right?

I am married, to my college sweetheart, have two boys, three grandchildren and one Wheaten Terrier, Mr. Paddy, a show dog - pure octane on four paws! - and now live in California.

Have been writing poetry since college - not sharing how long that has been - along with music - seven albums released  (played on Christian radio) - eight chapbooks of poetry, a series of eight faith based children's stories, three children's books, two full length books, short stories, eighteen one woman musical scripture dramas and a variety of music based programs for churches, youth and women.

Both the music and the poetry have been published.  (I am exhausted looking at that list I might add!)

As you might have guessed I am a Christian singer, dramatist, songwriter, author, retreat leader and "actress,"  that I put in parentheses!

Have been very blessed to have had a music ministry for over twenty years - yikes! has it been that long - traveling coast to coast and sometimes internationally.

While working harder than I have ever worked in my life, I am shocked, amazed and grateful for the reponse this writing and composing - not possible without a lot of heavenly help - has received with numerous awards over the years for both lyrics and poetry. 

When not writing - when does that happen? - I love to ski, walk, garden, cook, create needwork, train our show dogs and be with family and friends.

Well, there you have it in a nutshell - seems to be a rather large nutshell.

I am so grateful for the work of Poetry Soup and all of the "soupers" out there for creating a safe place of encouragement and a community of poets who support one another.

It is an honor to be among an international community of such talented and gracious poets and writers.

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https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/poets_at_play_1242111

https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/applesauce_cake_1214777

https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/summer_place_1223892

https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/nova_1238913

https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/my_friend_1242367

https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/my_home_1172141

https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/thank_you_for_the_music_1244108

 

 

A Wonderful Surprise

Blog Posted by Sam Kauffman: 7/15/2025 1:58:00 PM

Greetings Everyone!

I have just received notice that my poem "Augury" will be published in the Winter 2025 edition of The Orchards.  What an honor.

Thank you Edward for your contest prompt that inspired this poem!

Blessings all!

Sam



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Date: 7/26/2025 5:10:00 PM
You're welcome, Sam:-) I'm so thrilled for you! Heartiest congratulations!
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Date: 7/19/2025 10:38:00 PM
Congratulations Sam!
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Date: 7/18/2025 8:07:00 PM
Fabulous news, Sam, warmest congratulations
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Date: 7/17/2025 2:16:00 PM
Hey! So many congrats!!
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Date: 7/16/2025 7:54:00 PM
Not surprised Sam - bravo!
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Date: 7/16/2025 5:17:00 PM
Hooray & congratulations!
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Date: 7/16/2025 12:11:00 PM
Congratulations, Sam!
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Date: 7/16/2025 11:19:00 AM
Congratulation, Sam!
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Date: 7/16/2025 9:25:00 AM
Your poetry deserves to be honored, Sam. Congratulations on your poem being published.
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Date: 7/16/2025 6:11:00 AM
Congratulations Sam. Quite the honor! :)
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Date: 7/16/2025 5:13:00 AM
Glad to know that Sam. We're celebrating with you. Congratulations. Stay creative. ^___^JCB
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Date: 7/16/2025 12:24:00 AM
Congratulations Sam, it certainly is an honour… Beryl
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Date: 7/15/2025 9:50:00 PM
How lovely Sam and what a wonderful feel good surprise! Well done….Debx
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Date: 7/15/2025 9:27:00 PM
That's great news Sam. Congratulations. I'm off to click and read your poem. Cheers - Gary
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Date: 7/15/2025 4:27:00 PM
Nice!
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Date: 7/15/2025 4:20:00 PM
Dear Sam, this is wonderful news and my heart is smiling along with yours. Congratulations, my sweet friend. :) Hugs, Brandy
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Date: 7/15/2025 4:07:00 PM
Sam, big congratulations !
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Date: 7/15/2025 3:12:00 PM
Sam, congratulations! Thanks for sharing your wonderful news.
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Date: 7/15/2025 3:08:00 PM
many congrats Sam that is wonderful news:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 7/15/2025 2:45:00 PM
Great news Sam, Congratulations on being published in The Orchards! Bill
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