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Aurora Dances

Aurora Dances 

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White owls hoot hymns
Through floating Lapland snows -
Reindeer wait for Christmas magic 
Flying

Birch trees
Dream through long nights –
Nordic fireflies released
Festival of lights - Aurora
Dances

12-4-20
Cinquain – Five lines - syllable count 2,4,6,8,2

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Sara Kendrick

August 7, 2021 at 11:51 AM

I do enjoy seeing on TV or on the internet the Aurora Borealis. Enjoyed reading this winner. Way to go. Congrats on this winner. Sara

Greg Gaul

August 6, 2021 at 1:18 PM

This is when the form and the writer are in true harmony. Striking imagery Sam. You should be proud. Congratulations dear bard.

Michelle Faulkner

August 6, 2021 at 11:41 AM

I love the ethereal beauty of Christmas here, especially 'nordic fireflies released' - captivating! Congratulations, this is excellent~

Christuraj Alex

August 6, 2021 at 6:59 AM

Beautiful Connection. Congratulations on your win!

Sam Kauffman

August 6, 2021 at 9:43 AM

Thank you so much Chris. It seems to me there is the miraculous and magical all around us. Blessings.

Juliet Ligon

December 12, 2020 at 9:38 PM

Beautiful double cinquain!

Sam Kauffman

December 13, 2020 at 9:05 AM

Juliet, thank you! Even in the midst of winter this artic part of the world is full of life and light. All the best to you.

Frances Schiavina

December 12, 2020 at 8:26 AM

Beautiful poem with images and emotions. Congratulations Sam. Well done.

Sam Kauffman

December 13, 2020 at 9:03 AM

Thank you so much Frances. For me the Aurora Borealis seems so joyful with a magical personality. Warmest wishes to you.

Paula Goldsmith

December 9, 2020 at 9:34 AM

Congratulations on your win. I danced through this pretty write. Enjoy your win with blessings....................

Sam Kauffman

December 9, 2020 at 10:31 AM

So fun to have a dance partner to enjoy Aurora's beauty in the North! Thank you Paula for your congratulatory note and your visit! All the best blessings of the dance!

Jan Allison

December 9, 2020 at 8:12 AM

what lovely imagery,many congrats on your win Sam:-) hugs jan xx

Sam Kauffman

December 9, 2020 at 10:34 AM

Hi Jan! Thank you so much my friend! Winter just seems to spark vivid pictures for me. Hope you are well. Blessings and hugs....

Susan Ashley

December 7, 2020 at 6:18 PM

My rhyme time friend, my imagination is enchanted and enthralled by your gifted pen's magical ability to transport me to the North land of streamer skies where "Aurora dances" in ethereal jewel-toned beauty. So rich and fantastic is Lapland, I never want to leave! Shhh.. Don't wake me up from this dream. Congratulations for your excellent win, dearest Sam. Warmest wishes and snow angel hugs.. ~Susan

Newton Ranaweera

December 7, 2020 at 2:15 PM

Such richly dressed dancers, Sam!! This is a so beautiful!! Congratulations on your well-deserving Top Win!!

Sam Kauffman

December 9, 2020 at 10:12 AM

Thank you so much Newton! Picturing this amazing light show in winter just made my toes tap. So happy I have some dance partners to share this experience with here on the soup! All the best!

Janice Canerdy

December 7, 2020 at 1:45 PM

Such a lovely, vividly descriptive poem, Sam! Janice

Sam Kauffman

December 9, 2020 at 10:01 AM

Hi Janice! Winter has always captured my imagination. It is so very different from the other three seasons - vivid in the bounty of its starkness and contrasts. Thank you for your visit and your message! All the best.

William Kelii Kekaula

December 7, 2020 at 1:31 PM

Visually transcendent, Sam, in both explanations of your stanzas, in particular, "Festival of lights...", love it my friend, Aloha!

Sam Kauffman

December 9, 2020 at 9:57 AM

Aloha my friend! Thank you! So much fun to share this "festival of lights" with a friend. Your love of the poem and your words bring light to my day! All the best!

David Kavanagh

December 7, 2020 at 12:39 PM

Sam I can see how this poem is a winner literally, an illustration in itself, superb imagery embedded within perfect syllable count, a fantastic work, cheers David

Sam Kauffman

December 7, 2020 at 12:54 PM

Thank you so much David. I am so grateful for your message of congratulations and your wonderful feedback! So appreciated. We, as poets, are so blessed to be able to paint pictures with words! All the best!

Greg Gaul

December 7, 2020 at 12:23 PM

Congrats on your top win. Nice form, well penned.

Sam Kauffman

December 7, 2020 at 12:56 PM

Hi Greg! Always love your visits and your perceptive messages. Thank you for your congratulations! Hope you are well. Warm wishes of the season to you!

Regina Mcintosh

December 7, 2020 at 6:01 AM

Love this so... Many prayers and blessings from above sent to you...

Sam Kauffman

December 7, 2020 at 12:05 PM

Hi Gina! Winter, snow, Christmas, the Aurora - it is a special time of year. So happy you loved this - it means so much to me! Thank you for your prayers and blessings - they are as special as this time of year. Sending back bright blessings of the season to you!

Carol Mitra

December 7, 2020 at 4:43 AM

Amazing write Sam....Congrats on your win :))

Sam Kauffman

December 7, 2020 at 12:02 PM

Thank you for your note and congratulatory message, Carol. So appreciated! Watching a PBS show on Lapland really inspired this poem. And, the Aurora Borealis has always captured my imagination. Have seen it only once but it is an indelible memory. Have you seen Aurora?

Joanna Daniel

December 6, 2020 at 9:11 PM

Such an enchanting write, Sam, belated birthday wishes to you:)

Sam Kauffman

December 7, 2020 at 11:45 AM

Thank you so much Jo! For me winter is a fantastical place of sparkling shapes and contrasts! And, birthday wishes are always welcomed! Thank you for yours! Blessings to you.

Gershon Wolf

December 6, 2020 at 4:21 PM

Very lovely images in this cinquain, Sam. Best of luck in the contest. Season's Best, Gershon

Sam Kauffman

December 7, 2020 at 11:42 AM

I so appreciate your message Gherson. Thank you! While I love all of the other seasons, winter holds a fascination for me - maybe my Nordic heritage among many other heritages. It is a magic time, completely different in every way from its relatives. Sending back many blessings of the season for you!

Kim Rodrigues

December 6, 2020 at 4:47 AM

Pretty imagery and great words used throughout! I would love to see those lights!

Sam Kauffman

December 7, 2020 at 11:11 AM

Kim, thank you! Have seen Aurora dance only once, but would love to get on her dance card again. I hope you do get to experience this amazing phenomena as it is magical. Blessings of light to you my friend!