Sam Kauffman Poet Free verse

Balloons

Balloons

Round and full,
 Always seeking the sky,
Lighter than air.

Reminders
 To celebrate
Birthdays and birth.

Hold tight the cord - 
 No escape with the wind –
Joy on a string

Bright colors dance - 
 Welcome to happy times -   
Rainbows of laughter

Always young
 Holding a balloon
Smiling hearts laughing

2-16-23
Contest: Balloons
Sponsor:  Anthony Biaanco

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Paula Goldsmith March 3, 2023 at 7:51 AM Congratulations on your win. What a fun balloon write. Have a blessed day......................

Christuraj Alex March 3, 2023 at 5:55 AM "Always seeking the sky" - great quality of balloon is beautifully said. Congratulations!

Jennifer Proxenos February 26, 2023 at 5:36 AM Hi Sam - an awesome fun filled poem. Children love balloons adults too. Birthdays, graduations, engagements and births would all be a reason to hold a balloon, or hang balloons on light fittings for a New Years party or tie them on gates for a house warming, I LOVE BALLOONS. Have missed your comments my friend, not that I'm much better. Hope you are well . Sam Kauffman February 27, 2023 at 12:53 PM Whenever l see one of your delightful messages it is like having a balloon - truly joy on a string - thank you so much!. I am so happy this little poem brought you joy and reminded you of happy times. Can you believe Lent has started? Sending prayers for the season dear friend!!

Michelle Faulkner February 25, 2023 at 7:17 PM This is so light hearted and merry, love the line 'joy on a string' - how can you not smile when you see a balloon :) Sam Kauffman February 27, 2023 at 12:45 PM Hi Michelle! I originally wrote this for a children’s book. but I am finding it resonates with children of all ages with happy hearts ?? Such a wonderful feeling like having a balloon! Blessings to you!

Kelly Deschler February 24, 2023 at 6:11 PM Isn't it amazing how something so simple like a balloon can bring so much joy to people... Your poem is equally as bright and happy, and a joy to read! Nicely done, Sam! My best wishes for the contest! Sam Kauffman February 27, 2023 at 12:40 PM Thank you so much Kelly for your happy thoughts and good wishes. So good to get your message. Like you I think that people of all ages love a balloon ?? Hope you are well. Hugs and blessings and a red ballon on a string for you!!

Anne-Lise Andresen February 17, 2023 at 10:35 AM - A happy day playing with the balloon, Sam :) - Lovely written ... best wishes in the contest :) - I'm not too fond of (rubber) balloons ... they smell disgusting :))) - hugs Sam Kauffman February 27, 2023 at 12:35 PM Hi Anne-Lise! Playing with a balloon is indeed make a happy day. I am so glad this poem brightened your day. We got together with several couples for Valentine’s Day and the guys brought heart shaped balloons - so fun! Hope all is well! Hugs!!