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Chalice of Darkness

Chalice of Darkness Buried deep inside the blinded eye of midnight My fugitive heart, Homeless in winter’s frozen wrath, Seeks an abyss with rotund borders – A rounded vault of endorphic sacredness Overflowing with elixirs of metamorphosis Born from dark dry crystals of crisis – Angles of anxiety – Dark womb no sepulcher for magic of wonder. Rotunda made with sacred walls of purple heart Where stamens and pistils entwine, Ferment to maturity in a lightless vessel, To press against the wholeness of their birthing cup In a goblet of a chrysalis catacomb Ecstasy bidding my weeds of mourning Flame within the grail of martyrs To pollinate, despite shades of gloom, Blooms rising above this cupola of blessings. 1-24-21 Contest: Chalice of Darkness Sponsor: Chantelle Anne Cooke Purple heart is a hardwood that when cut reveals a nature purple color. A chalice is a cup. It is also the interior shape of a flower.

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Christuraj Alex

Date: 1/30/2022 2:50:00 AM

"Rotunda made with sacred walls of purple heart Where stamens and pistils entwine" - vivid scenes. Beautiful. Congratulations!

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 1/24/2022 9:51:00 PM

Wow Sam, you went all out for this contest! You did your homework about your subject which makes this poem so special and impressive. This could have easily also taken the trophy in my eyes. Congratulations on your wonderful win my friend. Blessings xxoo

Valsa George

Date: 1/24/2022 8:38:00 PM

Amazing diction ! Fantastic alignment of the chalice and the floral cup ! So profound.... Well deserved win, Sam !

Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/25/2022 10:26:00 AM

Hi Valsa! Thank you so very much. The theme of this contest really seemed to spark inspiration. I kept thinking about the chalice as a cup - a chrysalis of new life born in darkness like a womb. It was wonderful to discover that the inside of a flower was also a chalice. So grateful for your wonderful feedback and congratulations. Sending you blessings of joy!

Janice Canerdy

Date: 1/24/2022 7:41:00 PM

You have used vividly descriptive metaphors that flow from dark sadness to blooms and blessings. CONGRATS on your win, Sam. Janice

Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/25/2022 10:16:00 AM

Thank you so much Janice! Somehow I couldn't leave the poem ending in darkness or night. When I read that a chalice was also the inside of a flower it just seemed bring the images and metaphors together. I am so appreciative of your positive feedback and reactions to this poem. Sending you many blessings.

Christuraj Alex

Date: 1/24/2022 6:18:00 PM

"Buried deep inside the blinded eye of midnight" - Beautiful beginning. The whole poem is beautiful. Congratulations!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/25/2022 10:05:00 AM

Thank you so much Chris. Your message really touched me very deeply - so appreciate your feedback. Sending you blessings.

David Kavanagh

Date: 1/24/2022 12:32:00 PM

Broody and beautiful Sam, a wonderful display of the English language, your shaped metaphors are off the scale, Gotta be a big contender for the contest, best of luck, cheers David

Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/25/2022 10:03:00 AM

Thank you so much David for your visit and best wishes. It is always a joy to receive your thoughtful feedback. This theme was definitely one that provoked contemplation. Was watching a show that introduced purple heart wood that solidified this write. I am so appreciative of your commentary on the metaphors. Hope you are well. Cheers!