Cornucopia

Cornucopia

Trumpet Sounding – abundance Resounding –
A harvest not Empty – a horn of Plenty –
Season bounty Astounding – safe from snowbound Surroundings
Fall Caressing fair autumn Blessings.

Sweet orbs of Green or burgundy Seen
In arbors that Wait grape clusters to Take
Nectars Serene in fermenting Dreams
Dew mists so Fine like sparkling Wine.

Breath of Autumn whispers soft harvest Hymns
Ruffles ripe Fields of grain’s golden Yield 
Blades salute skies Solemn - in straight rows, in Columns
Kernel berries grown for Bread - we bow our Heads.

Apples Reside – sweet juiciness Abides
Orchard boughs Seen in ornaments red, yellow, Green
Thoughts of pie Ride as cinnamon delight Glides 
Crisp ciders Arrive in jugs and in Jives!

Frosty fall Dells painted in icy Pastels
Leave a transparent Sheen on rambling vines Green
Pepitas in Shells of bright orange they Dwell
In pumpkins and Squash - festive fields Awash

Such flavor Divine – like honey sweet Wine –
Wide bottomed Orbs - sun sweetness Absorbed -
A taste Refined – bliss, sublime, Intertwine –
Pears Appear at the end of the Year!

From blossom Wings nascent in Spring
Sweet surprise Resting in hard shells Nesting
Squirrels seasonal Fling – winter Investing -
Walnuts and Almonds, pecans by the mill Pond 

11-16-20
Contest: In Rhymes Sublime
Sponsor: Joseph May
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Watt Avatar
November 25, 2020 at 1:42 PM
"Come, ye thankful people, come / raise the song of harvest home". Beautifully written, Sam, with overtones of gratitude for the abundance of blessings the season brings. Congratulations on your win, dear friend, and enjoy your Thanksgiving to the fullest ~ John
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December 11, 2020 at 1:59 PM
A very belated message of gratitude for the joy of your abundant, gracious words, my friend. I am WAY behind in answering emails but I wanted you to know how much your messages mean to me! Sending you the abundance of blessings this season brings!
Brul Avatar
November 24, 2020 at 2:13 AM
Congratulations dear Sam..This poem is so beautiful ..
Kauffman Avatar
December 11, 2020 at 1:56 PM
Thank JCB! I have always the the hallmark of the season in the cornucopia! This idea woke me from a sound sleep! Hope you are well. Sending you an abundance of blessings for this wonderful season!
May Avatar
November 23, 2020 at 10:56 AM
Beautiful write Sam, Congrats on your win..
Kauffman Avatar
December 11, 2020 at 1:54 PM
Thank you Joseph. The cornucopia is one of my favorite hallmarks of the harvest season. The intricate design of rhyming words was great fun to create. A much belated expression of my gratitude for this wonderful challenge. Blessings of the season to you!
La France Avatar
November 23, 2020 at 9:34 AM
Sam, congratulations on your win in Brian's contest with this wonderful write _Constance
Kauffman Avatar
November 23, 2020 at 9:46 AM
Thank you so much my friend! So love your visits and words of support! Sending you a cornucopia of blessings!
Gaul Avatar
November 23, 2020 at 8:45 AM
Strong seasonal imagery sending messaging of change and bounty. Skillfully written and presented as per usual by you Sam. Congratulations.
Kauffman Avatar
November 23, 2020 at 9:44 AM
Hi Greg! I so appreciate your perceptive comments and messages. They encourage me my friend! I woke up one morning with the idea for this poem and had a great time developing the items found in a cornucopia. Many thanks for your congratulations! Sending you wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving! :)
Ranaweera  Avatar
November 20, 2020 at 3:36 PM
Congratulations, Sam, on your win for this piece that rains sensuous imagery!! It's a great painting!!
Kauffman Avatar
November 22, 2020 at 10:55 AM
Thank you so much Newton! Fall is such a bright and colorful - ever changing -painting. It has always captured my eye and inspired me! Happy harvest to you!
Pandit Avatar
November 20, 2020 at 10:24 AM
Back with congrats Sam on your win. Superb write.
Kauffman Avatar
November 20, 2020 at 1:12 PM
Thank you so much Vijay! Your messages and feedback are so appreciated! Harvest blessings to you!
Dietrich Avatar
November 19, 2020 at 5:50 PM
Now THIS is a REAlly YUMMY poem. Such great aromatic images, Sam. Congrats on your win.
Kauffman Avatar
November 19, 2020 at 7:57 PM
I love all of the flavors, colors and perfume of the harvest Nothing like it in any other season. Fall definitely has its own seasoning! Thank you for your congratulations. So happy you got to share in this harvest feast. Harvest blessings!
Proxenos Avatar
November 19, 2020 at 11:25 AM
Hi Sam, Congratulations on your win my friend - I so enjoyed reading your poem - lovely vibrant imagination. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
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November 19, 2020 at 7:52 PM
Thank you so much my friend for your congratulatory message! I am so happy you enjoyed this poem. I woke up one morning with the idea for Cornucopia. Autumn seems to have a special voice of inspiration for me. Sending you hugs and blessings...
Fowler Avatar
November 19, 2020 at 8:26 AM
Beautiful pictures vibrantly penned Sam. Congratulations on the win! Linda
Kauffman Avatar
November 19, 2020 at 7:47 PM
I woke up one morning with the idea for this poem. Fall is so rich in color and taste they really almost wrote this poem! Thank you for your gracious visit and message. Harvest blessings to you!
May Avatar
November 19, 2020 at 6:13 AM
Very nicely penned Sam, Congrats on your win..
Kauffman Avatar
November 19, 2020 at 7:43 PM
Thank you Joseph for you congratulatory message and your placement. This was such a fun format to work with - great rhyme challenges. All the best!
Daniel Avatar
November 19, 2020 at 1:51 AM
Lovely poem, Sam, great rhyming, brilliant:)
Kauffman Avatar
November 19, 2020 at 7:36 PM
Thank you Jo for your congratulatory mesage. Working with the contest rhyme scheme was really fun! Hope you are doing well. Blessings to you!
Sands Avatar
November 18, 2020 at 3:42 PM
Well written poem. I enjoyed this. Excellent Sam :)
Kauffman Avatar
November 19, 2020 at 7:33 PM
Thank you Heidi. So appreciative of your visit and your message. Harvest blessings to you!
Pandit Avatar
November 18, 2020 at 2:03 PM
Exquisite images you created --lovely flow to your poem, Sam. I enjoyed the read.
Kauffman Avatar
November 19, 2020 at 7:30 PM
Thank you Vijay. The harvest is so colorful and so full of flavor. So happy you enjoyed the feast of this cornucopia. Harvest blessings to you!
Faulkner Avatar
November 17, 2020 at 8:22 PM
What a sumptous serenade to autumn! The grapes, the ripe fields, the juicy apples and pears - and I love pepitas! Your rhymes are delightful and and have a velvety flow - I'm sure it will be a top winner!
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November 19, 2020 at 7:25 PM
There are so many delicious foods of the harvest. I wanted to sound a full horn and include as many as possible. Thank you Michelle. You always lift up my day and encourage me! All the best of the harvest to you!
Michael Avatar
November 17, 2020 at 3:19 PM
Nice, intertwine of Autumn and thanksgiving...with great imagery
Kauffman Avatar
November 17, 2020 at 4:39 PM
Thank you so much Arturo! With all of the rhyme schemes, this was a challenge but one I enjoyed immensely. So appreciate your feedback - always very perceptive! The idea for this woke me up one morning! Take care my friend! :)
Mcintosh Avatar
November 17, 2020 at 6:27 AM
So delicious, with a colorfully painted impression like a painting... Love it
Kauffman Avatar
November 17, 2020 at 11:35 AM
Thank you! Thank you dearest friend! I woke up with the idea to create a poetic cornucopia - made my mouth water when writing it! So happy you found it a delicious treat. Sending you bushels of blessings and hugs 'o
One Avatar
November 17, 2020 at 3:40 AM
wow, Sam... I love the language choices here... and the vivid imagery created from them.. so many great lines and it flows so well...
Kauffman Avatar
November 17, 2020 at 11:31 AM
Thank you so much SO. This means so much to me coming from your talented pen! Writing in this style created so many opportunities to create something new and freshly spoken. The first verse really set up the flow. Many thanks. All the best!
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