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Aurora Dances

Aurora Dances Artic 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

Date: 8/7/2021 11:51:00 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

Date: 8/6/2021 1:18:00 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

Date: 8/6/2021 11:41:00 AM

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

Christuraj Alex

Date: 8/6/2021 6:59:00 AM

Beautiful Connection. Congratulations on your win!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/6/2021 9:43:00 AM

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

Juliet Ligon

Date: 12/12/2020 9:38:00 PM

Beautiful double cinquain!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 12/13/2020 9:05:00 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

Date: 12/12/2020 8:26:00 AM

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

Sam Kauffman
Date: 12/13/2020 9:03:00 AM

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

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 12/9/2020 9:34:00 AM

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

Sam Kauffman
Date: 12/9/2020 10:31:00 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

Date: 12/9/2020 8:12:00 AM

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

Sam Kauffman
Date: 12/9/2020 10:34:00 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

Date: 12/7/2020 6:18:00 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

Date: 12/7/2020 2:15:00 PM

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

Sam Kauffman
Date: 12/9/2020 10:12:00 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

Date: 12/7/2020 1:45:00 PM

Such a lovely, vividly descriptive poem, Sam! Janice

Sam Kauffman
Date: 12/9/2020 10:01:00 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.

Hilo Poet

Date: 12/7/2020 1:31:00 PM

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

Sam Kauffman
Date: 12/9/2020 9:57:00 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

Date: 12/7/2020 12:39:00 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
Date: 12/7/2020 12:54:00 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

Date: 12/7/2020 12:23:00 PM

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

Sam Kauffman
Date: 12/7/2020 12:56:00 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

Date: 12/7/2020 6:01:00 AM

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

Sam Kauffman
Date: 12/7/2020 12:05:00 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

Date: 12/7/2020 4:43:00 AM

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

Sam Kauffman
Date: 12/7/2020 12:02:00 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

Date: 12/6/2020 9:11:00 PM

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

Sam Kauffman
Date: 12/7/2020 11:45:00 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

Date: 12/6/2020 4:21:00 PM

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

Sam Kauffman
Date: 12/7/2020 11:42:00 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

Date: 12/6/2020 4:47:00 AM

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

Sam Kauffman
Date: 12/7/2020 11:11:00 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!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/4/2020 6:29:00 PM

this is beautiful, Sam. A little birdie told me it was your birthday. Did I get that right? If so, BIG HaPPY Birthday to youl

Sam Kauffman
Date: 12/4/2020 8:49:00 PM

Thank you my friend! You did get it right. Birthday wishes always appreciated. Grateful my friend. Blessings!