Sam Kauffman Poet Quatrain

Christmas Confections

Christmas Confections

Visions of candy canes, swirling red and white stripes,
Pirouette through our dreams spinning Christmas delights;
Sugar sticks and sugar plums tweak our imaginations
When bright store windows show off marshmallow creations ~
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Truffles and toffee nestled near gumdrops red and green
Spun sugar delights fit for a queen;
Peppermint bark, only seen once a year,
Graces gingerbread houses when in villages they appear ~
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Raspberry candies filled with gooey, sweet centers
Hold hands with ribbon candy - childhood remembers;
Creations of fudge draw our attentions
Chocolate and maple, vanilla nut confections ~
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Sugar and cinnamon coats nuts of every variety
When coal lumps of licorice invite stocking anxiety;
Pralines, nonpareils, cocoa snowballs, chocolate mints
Sour stars and lollipops leave a holiday footprint ~

11-11-21
Contest: November December
Sponsor: Caren Krutsinger

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Beata Agustin January 11, 2022 at 11:23 PM Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... delightful and delighting from the start til the end. God bless you. Sam Kauffman January 12, 2022 at 10:22 AM So happy you enjoyed this Beata. Thank you for your "sweet" congratulations. This was such fun to write - so many opportunities to enjoy holiday treats! Sending you the sweetest blessings for the new year.

Paula Goldsmith January 11, 2022 at 8:14 AM Congratulations on your win. Your "Christmas Confections" is a sweet write. Are you running a candy store??? Have a blessed and sweet day............... Sam Kauffman January 12, 2022 at 10:20 AM Thank you Paula! Happy "sweet" New Year! Have to have a little something sweet along with all those flowers! They just seem to be natural partners! Sending you blessings of sweet grace my friend.

Ann Peck January 10, 2022 at 4:31 PM Dear Sam, I got so hungry reading your imagery-filled poem :) Congratulations on your big win! Sam Kauffman January 12, 2022 at 10:17 AM Thank you so much Ann. Just a bit of sweet whimsy for the holidays. This win was an honor. There were so many wonderful poems! Hope this poem didn't encourage too much temptation! Take care. Blessings to you for the new year!

Jan Allison January 10, 2022 at 12:02 PM what a yummy poem, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx Sam Kauffman January 12, 2022 at 10:15 AM Hi Jan! Many thanks for your "yummy" congratulations and sweet feedback. Seems there are a whole lot of us with a sweet tooth on the soup! Happy New Year my friend. Sending you blessings and a hug.

Regina Mcintosh January 10, 2022 at 2:52 AM Wonderful Love it. Back with Congrats on your top win and God bless you. Love, Gina Sam Kauffman January 12, 2022 at 10:12 AM Thank you so much dear friend! This was such a fun one to write - filled with reminders of sweet blessings! The win was a wonderful and very sweet surprise. So glad you enjoyed this foray into a candy store. Sending you blessings for the new year, much love and, of course, a hug.

Joanna Daniel January 10, 2022 at 1:12 AM My sweet tooth is salivating just from reading this yummy read, Sam, congratulations:) Sam Kauffman January 12, 2022 at 10:09 AM Hi Jo! Thank you! This was a fun romp through all those sweet temptations. I felt like a little kid with a dollar in her pocket standing outside the candy store - decisions, decisions! Hope you are well! Sending you sweet blessings for the new year!

Christuraj Alex January 10, 2022 at 12:26 AM Beautiful and tasty confections. Congratulations! Sam Kauffman January 12, 2022 at 10:04 AM Thank you Chris! Hope this poem was not too much of a temptation. So glad you enjoyed this poem. It was definitely a fun one to write. Sending you blessings for the new year.

P.S. Awtry January 9, 2022 at 9:36 PM I do not know how you did it, but you did! All those confections rhymed and metered for a happy jaunt of a poem! Congratulations! Enjoyed :) Sam Kauffman January 12, 2022 at 10:03 AM Hi P.S.! Thank you for coming to the sweet shop with me. So glad you enjoyed my excursion into the land of sugar treats for the holidays! I have to admit I do love sweets. Thinking about them, this poem just seemed to write itself as I thought about all those opportunities to enjoy the sweets of the season - so fun! Sending you gratitude. Hope you are have a "sweet" new year. All the best

Marikate Kingston November 13, 2021 at 7:12 PM Sam, your poem list is wonderful. As I read this one, I could almost see it, smell it and taste it. A super, sensory, seasonal fun poem! YUMMY. I would love to write like this! Sam Kauffman January 12, 2022 at 9:56 AM Hi Marikate! Thank you so much for your delightful feedback. I think I put on at least five pounds writing this one!! I have to give credit to the soup and all of you for challenging me to reach for new writing heights. It is an amazing journey to learn new formats, be inspired by the poems, read and share insights! You have such an open heart and deep desire to create I know that you will experience the same. Sending you blessings and a hug.

Beryl Edmonds November 12, 2021 at 8:29 PM Oh for the sweet delights enjoyed throughout the Christmas season, a reason to express not only joy of the Holy birth but all things wonderful on earth. Love this poem Sam, best wishes for the contest… Belle Sam Kauffman January 12, 2022 at 9:47 AM Belle, many thanks and much sweet gratitude coming your way! So appreciative of your delightful feedback. I agree. We have so many things to be joyful for both earthly and heavenly - sweet reminders of God's joy and grace. In my prayers. Sending you blessings!

Regina Mcintosh November 12, 2021 at 4:32 AM Amazing write... Love all the visions it creates. Love it. God bless you friend. Love, Gina Sam Kauffman November 12, 2021 at 11:24 AM Gina, thank you! For me the integral definition of Christmas is articulated in the word "sweet" - sweet Savior, sweet greetings, sweet decorations, sweet family and friends and, of course, a candy store of sweet delicacies! Thank you for coming with me down this lane of memories that each of these goodies remembers! Sweet blessings and a hug to you sweet friend! Much love.

Darlene De Beaulieu November 11, 2021 at 3:18 PM HelloSam jayfman, that is quite a collection for Christmas. Hugs. Darlene De Beaulieu November 15, 2021 at 12:15 PM Hello Sam Kauffman, yes the lights and the music is delightful. I enjoy them to. Eating too many sweets is not good for you. Hugs. Sam Kauffman November 12, 2021 at 11:19 AM Hi Darlene! Christmas for me after the reason for the season, the lights, the music and festivities is a romp through a sweet shop! Thank you for coming with me and helping me not succumb to sweet temptations! Blessings!