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A Wisdom Download

A Wisdom Download One Sunday morning When walls in pale hues of sage Coaxed me into a womb of praise Hard pews reminded me to listen Rather than slip back into sleepy malaise As wisdom tapped me on the shoulder Then tied a hallowed string around my finger Reminder! Remember! Throw off que sera sera into ditches of blind fate! Embrace This sparkling celestial a-ha Where wisdom drips like honeyed dewdrops From tangled spider webs In the holy chalice of choice Sacred silence births wisdom From a question now poised and posing To change the direction of my pilgrim tides – A river flowing in not out – Cross waters for my soul Choose the burden of my insatiable ego Or Amazing grace that soars casting off millstones WAM or WAY What About Me? Or What About You? Inferno of never burning divine fire To purify my mindless, untamed intentions Into grace of gold for my quester spirit Me - first Or You - first What about this divine way! To walk in sunrise or choose midnight? What about…. 4-11-23 Contest: Wisdom Download Sponsor: Unseeking Seeker

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Valsa George

Date: 4/24/2023 10:58:00 PM

The real question is 'You First or Me First' or 'to walk in sunrise or choose midnight '! A weighty question that falls on us with the gravity of a giant boulder. The answer is easy... but putting it into practice is herculean ! Wonderful poem, dear Sam. Glad I could come in the winners' list with poets of your stature.

Thompson Emate

Date: 4/24/2023 6:48:00 PM

Congratulations, Sam on your winning placement. It's a lovely piece that I'll always come back to. Blessings.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 4/25/2023 12:23:00 PM

Thank you so much Thompson! The memory of that Sunday morning is as fresh as the morning itself! I am deeply honored that you will read this again. There is no greater compliment that a poet can receive from a fellow poet! Thank you for your congratulations and lovely feedback - gifts! Blessings to you!

Sotto Poet

Date: 4/24/2023 9:54:00 AM

Congrats, Sam, on the well-written poetry that you entered and on your winning placement.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 4/24/2023 10:35:00 AM

Thank you so much dear friend! The wisdom of that morning continues to shape my life and my choices! Sending many blessings of joy!!!

Suzette Richards

Date: 4/24/2023 8:24:00 AM

Congratulations on your placement, Sam. Suzette

Sam Kauffman
Date: 4/24/2023 10:27:00 AM

Hi Suzette! Thank you so much. I treasure the wisdom I found on that bright Sunday morning! Blessings to you. It is an honor to be on the winners list with so many wonderful, insightful poems!

Di11y Da11y

Date: 4/24/2023 4:43:00 AM

Absolutely wonderful - well written. Congratulations on your win also

Sam Kauffman
Date: 4/24/2023 10:25:00 AM

Thank you so much DD! The revelations of that Sunday morning were truly life changing! So appreciate your lovely message! Blessings!

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 4/13/2023 11:32:00 AM

WOW!!! What a wonderful write. Have a blessed day writing away..............

Sam Kauffman
Date: 4/14/2023 9:46:00 AM

Thank you so much Paula! Writing this poem was an interesting process. So glad you liked it! Easter season blessings to you!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 4/11/2023 5:47:00 PM

Especially love those first few lines, Sam!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 4/12/2023 10:24:00 AM

Thank you so much Kim. The words of this sermon were one of those defining moments in my journey of faith asking me about my choices, asking me about who is important in my life. I have used WAM or WAY many times in retreats especially with teens. Sending you all the blessings of this amazing Easter season!