Sam Kauffman Poet Free verse

A Shout Into the Void

A Shout into the Void

A shout into the colorless void between Eden and exile,
Between exile and eternity,
By the eternal hero
Like faith leaping milestones from the lion’s head
In the conjugal joining of Heaven’s sighs
In Hosanna’s Glorias
In the midnight where my wandering spirit
Leaves no footprints in blank shadows
Now no room in this vacuum for nothing
But the triumphant yell of grace.

Mute words once swallowed 
A living exclamation point
To punctuate a tiny cry
From the jewel of the creator’s creation
Shattering emptiness
In a wink from the everlasting Genesis
Anticipation in waiting
Leaping into my fractal space
To catch my hurtling free fall
Into bottomless vast valleys of lost gravity.

Nativity spreads white wings
In expressions of prophetic prophecy
Between two distant edges
Devoid of destination and of definition,
Only silhouettes of fleeting emptiness,
Until 
Mercy’s advent 
Swaddles teardrops turned into crystal gems
Of everlasting joy
Echoing in the shattered void.

12-27-21
Contest:  Pick a Title
Theme chosen: A shout into the Void
Sponsor: Edward Ibeh

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Malabika Ray Choudhury January 17, 2022 at 7:23 AM Congratulations, Sam, for your win in both contests. Your stunning vocabulary and striking choice of words always blow me away! The theme itself is deeply profound, you have created an exceptional poem with your poetic artistry. Love and blessings ~ Mala Sam Kauffman January 17, 2022 at 9:49 AM Mala, thank you! I am humbled by your beautiful message of congratulations that is also such a wonderful message of encouragement. Edward's theme for the contest was, as you so rightly say, "deeply profound." It was a wonderful challenge to put that "shout" into words bringing with it many wonderful moments of meditation! Sending your warm winter blessings dear friend.

Edward Ibeh January 1, 2022 at 10:15 AM Heartiest congratulations on your win in my contest,Sam:-) As usual your poem is quite excellent! Well-done! Sam Kauffman January 5, 2022 at 10:40 AM Thank you Edward! Happy New Year my friend! Your contests have a way of challenging me. I am so grateful for this contest, your placement and all the blessings you bring to each of us in the "soup!" Blessings of joy and peace to you!

Christuraj Alex December 31, 2021 at 9:52 PM "In the conjugal joining of Heaven’s sighs" - Beautiful. The whole poem is great. Congratulations! Sam Kauffman January 5, 2022 at 10:36 AM Chris, thank you so much. Your words have brought joy to my heart and my day! Sending you blessings for this new year!

Vijay Pandit December 29, 2021 at 7:19 AM I hear in the vacuum of nothing a triumphant yell of grace. Excellent vocabulary Sam--mute words once swallowed exclamation point--everlasting joy echoing in shattered void. No doubt a winning poem. Sam Kauffman December 29, 2021 at 1:15 PM Vijay, thank you so much. I am always grateful for your visits and feedback. They are both inspiring and encouraging. I loved your poem on this very thought provoking theme. Your words continue to inspire confidence in my pen! Sending you joy and gladness for the new year!

Michelle Faulkner December 28, 2021 at 11:18 AM You are a master of alliteration, Sam, I really like 'Eden and exile' and 'devoid of destination and definition' (whew!) what an uplifting message of finding hope in the void of bleakness, should do well in the contest~ Sam Kauffman December 28, 2021 at 11:31 AM Michelle, thank you. I love using alliteration. It is like phonetic music to me with a singular flowing rhythm. I kept thinking the void was a space between two humanity changing events - a place of waiting and anticipation and not always a bad place but a resting place for hope. I am so grateful for your message. Your notes always lift my spirits. Sending you all the blessings of the season and for the new year - void spaces on the calendar till we fill them! Hugs!

Darlene De Beaulieu December 27, 2021 at 12:17 PM Hello Sam Kauffman, I can just hear the shout in the void. Happy New Year. Hugs. Darlene De Beaulieu December 28, 2021 at 12:01 PM Hello Sam, you are welcome. Jesus dose fill the void. Happy New Year.Hugs. Sam Kauffman December 27, 2021 at 12:26 PM Hi Darlene! Thank you so much. The coming of Jesus filled that void! I too hear the shout! Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year to you! Much love and Christmas season hugs!

Tom Cunningham December 27, 2021 at 12:02 PM You rose well to the challenge Sam a spectacular write. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas. Happy New year, over fork over. Tom Sam Kauffman December 27, 2021 at 12:24 PM Thank you so much Tom. I really struggled to get a focus on this theme. The thought of the void of Eden filled at Christmas just would not go away! Happy Christmas to you! I hope it was filled with blessings. Happy New Year to you and your family. Over Fork Over!