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Dancing In the Void

Dancing in the Void

Dancing in the void
Sanctuary delighting in the sparks
Welding contemplation to an ever exploding new creation 
Flash dancing in transient exploding flickers 
Stampeding through transient ethers
An arabesque leaping from opaque to lucid
Elegant grace unclothed in transparent cabrioles
Of eloquent staggering bliss in currents 
Flowing visceral electricity 
A revelry revealed in electric leaping caprioles 
Charged with revelation  
In flaring truth often viewed with eyes half closed
Illuminated luminosity embraced
On a stage where stoic suspended anticipation
Finally emerges to be energized - 
Artistic synchronicity -
Where leaping quandaries, charged dark enquiries
And ascending aspirations for moments of beauty
Pirouette in soaring surges 
Dancing in the void of veracity uplifted.

8-10-21
Contest: The Void
Sponsor: Unseeking Seeker

Copyright © Sam Kauffman | Year Posted 2021

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Beata Agustin Date: 8/12/2021 10:21:00 PM Wow! Congrats! I'm delighted with your poetic vocabulary usage. Thanks for sharing. God bless you. Thanks for constantly cheering me through your uplifting comments. God bless you. Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 8/31/2021 10:29:00 AM Thank you Beata! Your message makes my heart just feel happy! I truly believe writing lyrics, searching for new ways to express thoughts, has been an amazing mentor for poetry. One of the greatest joys in life for me is to encourage others in their gifts and giftedness. I am so glad these messages bring you cheer and joy. You are a blessing and always bring honor to our loving God!

Krish Radhakrishna Date: 8/12/2021 12:55:00 PM Sam Congrats on your win! Your use of words always fills me with admiration for your vocabulary!! Brilliant! Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 8/31/2021 10:33:00 AM Krish, thank you! Can you tell how far behind I am in responding to messages?! :(. I appreciate your note. Have always loved words and their implications. So fun to have them as playmates! Your messages are blessings to me. Thank you. Hope you are doing well. Blessings of energy and stamina to you during these continued chaotic times.

Brian Sambourne Date: 8/11/2021 1:35:00 PM Greetings Sam, Your submission is the tops for me in originality + creative word phrases like "piourette in soaring surges." Congratulations! Brian Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 8/31/2021 10:46:00 AM I am honored by your words Brian! Thank you so much! I love to play with words. I guess that makes me a wordsmith. And, it is a joy to put images into words. I am so grateful for your message. It encourages me and motivates me to continue to reach for new heights. All the best. Blessings!

Greg Gaul Date: 8/11/2021 12:51:00 PM You pirouette and arabesque through the minds of your readers like a whirling dervish of language in this masterful musing. So well done. Not a void at all but filled with words and symbols. Once again, congratulations. What a delicious delight. Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 8/31/2021 10:49:00 AM Greg, your messages are such treasure to me - a mirror. I learn so much from them. Thank you my friend!!! I feel a connection to a companion on the journey - "a delicious delight!" Blessings of delights to you. Thank you again!

Christuraj Alex Date: 8/11/2021 5:05:00 AM Finally emerges to be energized - Artistic synchronicity - Beauty of the void. Congratulations on your win! Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 8/31/2021 10:41:00 AM Hi Chris! I am so happy to be able to share the dance with you - even belatedly! Am way behind in responding :( Thank you for your inspiring and motivating messages. They always lift my spirits and make me :D Sending gratitude and blessings your way.

Unseeking Seeker Date: 8/11/2021 5:00:00 AM As far as craft goes, you are unbeatable, Sam! A treat to read you, always! Congrats on your win! Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 8/31/2021 10:38:00 AM Seeker, thank you many times over! As I have mentioned before, your contest themes always lead me into places of deep contemplation and meditation - wellsprings of spiritual nourishment and growth! I am grateful! Thank you for this wonderful contest, your sponship and your most generous placement. Blessings to you as we dance in the void!

Rama Balasubramanian Date: 8/11/2021 5:00:00 AM Congratulations on your well deserved win. Superb entry! Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 8/11/2021 9:43:00 AM Thank you many times over Rama! This was a very challenging theme. Had to give it much thought but was so pleased with its placement. Blessings my dear friend.

L Milton Hankins Date: 8/10/2021 12:06:00 PM Another incredible use of words and images, so descriptive of The Void. I really enjoyed reading your poem, Sam. Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 8/31/2021 10:24:00 AM That was the essential question Milt - writing about nothingness. Seekers prompt helped by giving that moment definition - that space between one thought and a new moment of inspiration or truth. Did you ever write on the theme? Would love to see that poem. L Milton Hankins Date: 8/11/2021 8:18:00 PM Oh, I haven't a gnat's chance in this contest. How do you write about nothingness?????? Hmmmm.... Sam Kauffman Date: 8/11/2021 9:39:00 AM Thank you so much Milt. This was an especially challenging theme. I had to spend many minutes in the "void" exploring! Almost missed entering! Take care. All the best!