Sam Kauffman Poet Enclosed Rhyme

Amazing Grace Inspired

Amazing Grace Inspired

Amazing grace travels soul trails through wind and rain –
 When brittle stars shatter with love exploding 
 False walls of lies, choices and self-defenses, imploding - 
Amid the rubble and the ruins of self- inflicted pain. 

Confronted by jagged jaws of swirling revenge
 Mercy sweeps away faceless bitterness;
 Amazing wings beat in the rhythm of tenderness 
Rising up from tones of pale platinum grey guilt to avenge.

How can this be – found - then called…beloved one? 
 Hidden tears of disbelief – overwhelmed – in elation;
 Wonder stands in awe at the hands of redeeming creation
All consuming gratitude on fallen knees – disgrace undone.  
 
How can this heart clothed in naked shades of shame - 
 Not stand eyes down before eyes of majesty -
 Yet gathered in - begged not to flee for lies of fantasy - 
Cherished in hypnotic loveliness - waking from crushing blame. 

A thousand pieces of brokenness repaired by one word
 Shards of regret -splintered fragments - fit perfectly again
 Seamless mended seams not seen – worthless treasure regained; 
Amazing grace – hair raising joy in sweet moments named absurd. 

8/8/20
N/A 8/15/20
Contest: Be Inspired

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John Hamilton October 1, 2020 at 7:31 AM A wonderful write Sam, congrats on placing this time! Sam Kauffman October 1, 2020 at 12:07 PM Thank you John for both your congratulations and your placement. It was a wonderful experience trying to plumb the depths of God's grace. Hope all is well with you. Sending you blessings!

John Watt September 5, 2020 at 10:09 AM Had to come back to see this one (returning to first base to tag up?) that spawned the excerpt for Greg's contest. This one sounds the depths of why amazing grace is so amazing. How sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me. Loved "hair raising joy in sweet moments" (among SO MANY other great lines and phrases). This reminds me why I'm such a fan of your writing. Sam Kauffman October 5, 2020 at 12:41 PM Back, finally, to say thank you. So humbled. And, you know, that door swings both ways! Your poems so often inspire me. October blessings of the harvest to you!

John Watt August 10, 2020 at 11:02 PM And now I see the rhyming version. Exquisite! Sam Kauffman August 13, 2020 at 8:07 PM Hi John! This was the first of the two poems. I got so into the theme of amazing grace that I wanted to write a free verse version. Thank you for your response to it. So grateful my friend! Sending you blessings!

Vijay Pandit August 9, 2020 at 12:43 PM Truly inspiring write in realm of divinity, Sam--superb verses of faith and lovely sentiments. Sam Kauffman August 13, 2020 at 8:05 PM Thank you Vijay! I am very honored by your visit and your most gracious message. Grace is truly amazing. Many blessings to you my friend.

Silent One August 9, 2020 at 2:32 AM such beautiful sentiments Sam, you are quite the poet.. If only life was so simple to fix those who are broken with one word... Loved this one. Sam Kauffman August 13, 2020 at 7:56 PM Hi SO! So happy that this poem really spoke to you! The image that is the basis for the contest is powerful and prompted many hours of pondering! Thank you for your visit! All the best!

Heidi Sands August 8, 2020 at 3:04 PM Wow, thankful to be led to this poem, as it is amazing. Well done Sam! :) Sam Kauffman August 13, 2020 at 7:50 PM So glad you did discover this verse. Thank you for your lovely feedback! All the best!