Chihuli

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Chihuli

Spells of flames, winter moons, blue sunshine, sunsets ~
Glass stained by whispers in bubbles of rainbows
Sleeps, captive of creativity’s minx possessed ~
Trapped magic quivers, enchantment to bestow ~
Beauty waits to paint kaleidoscope’s pallette
In hues and shapes borrowed from day’s bright meadow
Desert winds gather in whorls - windstars descend
Through the flutters of fiery flames sand transcends

Breath of moonbeams refracted into twisting swirls
Light trapped in luminescent channels, dead-ends,
A kiss of fire shapes hot glass in molten curls
Through embers of wanton fireflies shape descends  
Globes emerge from red coals with cascades of pearls
Fire dance spins smelted crystal into legends
Beauty blown from the ageless artist’ breath seeds
Radiance for glass gardens - fantasy freed.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025


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Date: 1/29/2025 2:48:00 AM
So many exquisite metaphors throughout this very well articulated lines! I love the rhymes and depth of what youv conveyed and how youv played around with words in this is stunning dear samszy! You have a way with words and expressing! I especially love the lines "Breath of moonbeams refracted into twisting swirls Light trapped in luminescent channels, dead-ends, A kiss of fire shapes hot glass in molten curls" just breathtaking really! Absolute pleasure reading this! Sending you light always
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Date: 1/27/2025 12:31:00 PM
Your "Chihuli" write is amazing just like the glass work. I have seen his work a couple of times. "Good Luck" Have a blessed day as you write away..................
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Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/27/2025 9:49:00 PM
Thank you so much ,Paula. Chuhuli's work is magical. Had the opportunity to see one of his exhibits. Spellbinding! Sending you blessings!
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Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/27/2025 9:49:00 PM
Thank you so much ,Paula. Chuhuli's work is magical. Had the opportunity to see one of his exhibits. Spellbinding! Sending you blessings!
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Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/27/2025 9:40:00 PM
Thank you so much ,Paula. Chuhuli's work is magical. Had the opportunity to see one of his exhibits. Spellbinding! Sending you blessings!
Date: 1/27/2025 12:11:00 PM
Dear Sam, back to your poem with hearty congratulations on your well-earned win. Best regards
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Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/27/2025 12:28:00 PM
Thank you so much, Lasaad! Dale's glass artistry is like poem written in crystal! Blessings, dear friend!
Date: 1/26/2025 9:52:00 AM
And congrats in Brian's contest.
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Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/26/2025 10:27:00 AM
Thank you so much, Andrea! Chihuli's creations in glass are magical! He is from the northwest but is now known worldwide for his inventive and unique works. I hope you have an opportunity to experience the magic in an exhibit! Blessings, my friend!
Date: 1/21/2025 1:31:00 PM
Gorgeous tribute to someone who creates gorgeous things. Thanks for visiting my poem today.
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Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/21/2025 1:58:00 PM
Thank you so much, Andrea! Your messages always leave with an inspired smile. Blessings! Love reading your poems.
Date: 1/18/2025 8:03:00 AM
Dear Sam, Your outstanding verse delves into the transformational power of creativity and art, comparing the process of glass-making to the act of creation itself. It depicts beauty as a life force from chaos and raw actions, implying that art is a mythical image of the natural world. I wish you and your family all the best in 2025, giving you positive energy and loving hugs.
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Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/20/2025 2:56:00 PM
Dear friend, I am so honored by your insightful evaluation and feedback on this poem! Thank you! Indeed, the artistic endeavor of creating beauty through glass is like the very act of transformational creation! Dale Chihuli's artistry in glass is surreal. Just saw a repeat of a special in him. It inspired this poem. It is an honor to bring his work to the attention of more people, and a joy! Additionally he is a fellow northwesterner! Its the rain I think! Sending wishes of happiness and health to you and your family for 2025, dear Lasaad! Blessings!
Date: 1/17/2025 2:05:00 PM
Absolutely a gorgeous write, Sam! Wow - you "painted" his glass world well.
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Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/17/2025 7:57:00 PM
Just saw a special on Chihuli and it inspired this poem. We had the privilege of seeing a Chihuli exhibit. It was spectacular. Was so much fun to write about this exquisite art glass. Sending you blessings!
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