Cadence

Cadence

Nature dances in the cadence of grace
In hypnotic snows descending
Or raindrops steady patter
In symphonies of metered tides
That match the rhythmic heartbeat
Drawing spindrift of the heart into fusion.

Grace never slumbers in hibernation,
Nor does the pulse of consecrated mercy sleep
Abiding in the orbit of the seasons
Harmonic vibrations of celestial seeds
Flow from the eternal’s pulsing passion
In steady beats of melodic call and respond.

Grace breathes in measured breaths of compassion
In the tempo of prevailing winds
In sync with chirping poetry of avian songs
Like forgiveness breathing in then out
In even patterns of enduring peace
Nature dances in the cadence of grace.

2-3-23
Contest: C Words
Sponsor: Constance La France
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Hind Avatar
August 11, 2023 at 4:48 PM
Nature is truly graceful. :) You have a good mastery of writing!
Faulkner Avatar
March 26, 2023 at 9:54 AM
The rhythm of nature so eloquently expressed, and flows so smoothly, congratulations on your win Sam!
Kauffman Avatar
March 27, 2023 at 12:49 PM
Hi Michelle! Thank you so much. So wonderful to share the lyrical rhythms of nature and life with you - like sitting on a summer porch watching the rain with a warm cup of tea! Thank you sharing this experience of cadence with me as it flows through all of life! All the best. Blessings of joy!
Dietrich Avatar
March 26, 2023 at 9:28 AM
Wowie, Sam. What a fantastic poem big congrats on #1 win.
Kauffman Avatar
March 27, 2023 at 12:45 PM
Thank you Andrea! I am so honored by this placement - very humbling! So grateful for your beautiful note of congratulations. Blessings in the rhythm of joy to you!
George Avatar
March 26, 2023 at 8:42 AM
"Symphonies of metered rhymes, harmonic vibrations of celestial seeds, chirping poetry of avian songs" Wow .... what fantastic phrases and usages. I can feel the rising and lilting cadence, flowing freely and spontaneously. Beautiful poetry. Congratulations Sam, on your first place win!
Kauffman Avatar
March 27, 2023 at 12:43 PM
Greetings Valsa! This first place is such an honor among so many beautifully written and crafted winners. I guess, as a musician, I feel on an inner level the lyrical "cadence" of our world and our Creator! Thank you for your lovely message of congratulations. I always feel the "cadence" of your words and images! Sending you blessings in the rhythm of joy sweet friend!
Daniel Avatar
March 26, 2023 at 7:51 AM
Congratulations, Sam, well deserved:)
Kauffman Avatar
March 27, 2023 at 12:17 PM
thank you so much Jo. I am deeply honored by this win - a gift and a blessing. Sending you blessings of joy!
Ward Avatar
March 26, 2023 at 1:22 AM
Well composed, Sam. Well done for your top win in my contest, "Favourite poems from January 2023 or February 2023".
Kauffman Avatar
March 27, 2023 at 12:15 PM
Thank you so much Julia! I am truly honored with your placement of this poem. For a musician, the word "cadence" really brought into focus the "cadence" of life and in nature. It was a joy to think about the rhythms of life and put them into words. Many thanks for this honor! Blessings to you!
La France Avatar
February 9, 2023 at 3:41 PM
Sam, wonderful write and congratulations on your win in my Writing Challenge - C Words, well done, Constance
Kauffman Avatar
February 10, 2023 at 9:51 AM
Constance, many thanks! Had a ball writing on cadence and seeing the rhythm of life and nature around me. Grateful for your placement. Sending you blessings of "enduring peace" in the "cadence of grace."
Goldsmith Avatar
February 7, 2023 at 9:30 AM
Congratulations on your win. A wonderful write/ending. Have a blessed day..............
Kauffman Avatar
February 7, 2023 at 1:58 PM
Thank you Paula! Truly grace has a cadence for us to live in! So glad yo enjoyed this poem.
Sands Avatar
February 6, 2023 at 10:54 AM
Beautifully written. I enjoyed this :)
Kauffman Avatar
February 6, 2023 at 11:04 AM
Greetings Heidi! How wonderful to receive your message! Thank you. I am so glad this poem brought you joy. I pray that joy will leave its signature with you today! Know you remain in my thoughts and prayers!!!
Daniel Avatar
February 4, 2023 at 5:51 AM
Wow! This is really beautiful, Sam, should place high:)
Kauffman Avatar
February 4, 2023 at 3:08 PM
Thank you Jo! It took awhile to come together but I am so glad I chose this "c" word! It was delightful foray into the earthly and heavenly cadences around us. Sending you blessings!
Pandit Avatar
February 3, 2023 at 2:08 PM
Much enjoyed the cadence of your poem, Sam. Harmony resonates throughout. Best to you.
Kauffman Avatar
February 4, 2023 at 3:06 PM
Thank you so much Vijay. I always love Constance' contest themes. Wonderful opportunities to explore the unexplored! Hope you are well. Blessings!
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