Colorful

Colorful or Chimera Contest 8-30-23 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Colorful Separate the tangled tresses of black Into the colored strands of sheer rainbows, Release magic of marigold held back, Mystery of amber lilac in rose. Let sapphire soar again, where dreams wander, Free soft amaranth in a bashful blush Deliver cardinal’s song then ponder Orange pizazz, crimson inferno’s rush. Unbind the razzmatazz in raucous red Unwind evergreen in shamrock dances Untie amethyst thistles from tight threads Loosen silk sable’s haunting hues of romance. Liberate hidden checkmates of darkness In bursting jubilees, banning starkness.

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Marikate Kingston

Date: 12/30/2023 11:38:00 AM

I certainly can see why this poem was a winner. Imagine a world without color. I enjoyed your last stanza so much, especially your last line. Your poem would be fun to put music too. A beautiful melodic feel, a subtle explosion of welcoming sound and joy.

Constance La France

Date: 9/10/2023 11:51:00 PM

Sam, wonderful writing and congratulations on your win in my contest, Constance

Sam Kauffman
Date: 9/11/2023 9:39:00 AM

Thank you so much, Constance. I really enjoyed this contest theme and a journey into the magic of colors. So grateful for my placement. An honor to be on the winners list with so many wonderful poems. Sending you blessings and autumn joy!

Valsa George

Date: 9/6/2023 9:34:00 AM

"silk sable’s haunting hues of romance." Lovely usage ! This is not an ordinary sonnet, but a sonnet of sparkling hues bursting into filaments of eye catching shades and aligning themselves into a beautiful spectrum. I don't know how to express my appreciation. Great penning Sam.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 9/6/2023 9:30:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. What a lovely write. I enjoyed reading it. Have a great day with your wonderful win.............

Sam Kauffman
Date: 9/11/2023 9:47:00 AM

Hi Paula! So grateful for your lovely message. Many thanks for your feedback. You are such a constant source of support I am deeply grateful. Had fun with this one! Sending you blessings of joy!

Joanna Daniel

Date: 9/6/2023 1:50:00 AM

Exceptional sonnet that bursts with colours, Sam, congratulations:)

Sam Kauffman
Date: 9/11/2023 9:44:00 AM

Thank you so much, Jo! Had such fun creating this sonnet, playing with different colors. I am so grateful for your beautiful feedback! Every time I think about a rainbow, I remember the covenant promise that shimmers in it. So honored to be on the winners list with so many delightful, and very creative, poems. Sending you blessings of joy!

Sara Kendrick

Date: 9/5/2023 12:20:00 PM

There must be a contest about colorful because I have seen several poems with a title or words in the poem about colorful. I like this one. Reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. Thanks for sharing it with us and for your thoughtful visit to my page. Sara

Ink Empress

Date: 9/4/2023 10:01:00 PM

Congratulations my friend. Well deserved win. I loved reading this

Hiya Sharma

Date: 9/4/2023 8:03:00 PM

Oh my what a breathtaking and profound poem this is, bejeweled with majestic colours and enchanting imagery that can captivate any soul within its magnificent wordplay. Reading this sonnet was a treat for my eyes, especially because of the impeccable vocabulary and stunningly woven lines with resplendent rhymes.. "Colored strands of sheer rainbows", "let sapphire soar again", " Mystery of amber lilac in rose" Ahh, the way you've used flowers too! WOW, I am truly enjoying reading your poems!

Paige Hind

Date: 8/31/2023 11:52:00 AM

Wow, what imagery.! I loved it!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 9/11/2023 9:50:00 AM

So much fun to dance with color! Thank you Paige. Blessings of joy to you!

Speaks Volumes

Date: 8/31/2023 1:36:00 AM

I see a kaleidoscope of vibrant color Sam, as your poem seeps into my mind and is dazzled by the fan fare of color you have produced in this wonderful descriptive array from the spectrum. Enjoyable from start to finish. Cheers SV

Ink Empress

Date: 8/31/2023 12:21:00 AM

Oh what a profound and colorful sonnet this is, i love your alliterations and the way this flows as well as your chosen rhymes here are so captivating and flows in a beautiful cadence. Checkmates of darkness is such a creative line. Life so well defined and articulate in an artistic manner. How wonderful it would be to let sapphire soar …. I also love the line “ loosen silk sables haunting hues of romance” so much depth in your words! Impeccable write. Wishing you the very best for the contest

Michael Tor

Date: 8/30/2023 7:51:00 PM

Sam your colorful theme is expressed wonderfully. Love the phrases you used in bring forth the beauty in this piece. The imagery was splendid. Thank you for posting my friend...

Sam Kauffman
Date: 9/11/2023 9:36:00 AM

Hi Michael! Your delightful feedback put a smile into my heart! Thank you so much, my friend! What beauty we experience in the sign of God's covenant promise - the rainbow! We seem to have a rainbow season in our area during spring when we get sunshine and rain colliding into rainbows! So happy you enjoyed this pilgrimage into color! Sending you blessings and much joy!!

Tom Woody

Date: 8/30/2023 3:24:00 PM

Isn't amazing what we can do with color in our poetry? Ink Empress and Hiya are especially adept at such. Yours is nice too Sam

Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/30/2023 3:36:00 PM

Agreed! It is so much fun to play with colors in words and so wonderful to see the variety of poems they produce. This contest was fun! Both Evelyn and Mala's poems are rich in colors! Thank you for your message. Most appreciated. Blessings of the rainbow to you!

Jan Allison

Date: 8/30/2023 2:59:00 PM

your lines are bursting with vibrant colour, a delightful sonnet Sam:-) hugs jan xx

Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/30/2023 3:33:00 PM

Rainbow greetings, Jan! Thank you so much! So fun to play with colors for Constance' contest and write a new sonnet! Tried to get a dragonfly in there but, unfortunately, ran out of lines. Dragonflies are like neon rainbows! Blessings and hugs!