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Dappled Winds

Dappled Winds Phantom gliders in the sky rise at day To rush the firmament on dappled winds, Heaven’s piebald appaloosas at play, Brindled tempests ruffle zephyr’s fringes On stippled flurries in mistral tinges - Flecks of dirges – the haunting calls of loons – Laugh with ecstasy at mosaic breeze, Born from the mottled rainbow’s pure cocoon, In a dappled dance of impish teases. 2-11-22 Contest: D Forms - Dizain Sponsor: Constance La France

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Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 2/20/2022 11:29:00 AM

Sam this is awesome poetry - i see congratulations are due and so deserved are they. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/18/2022 9:27:00 PM

I don't know how you placed but you certainly did some amazing imagery. congrats to you.

Christuraj Alex

Date: 2/17/2022 5:18:00 AM

Beautiful writing on the theme 'Dappled'. Congratulations!

M. L. Kiser

Date: 2/16/2022 12:06:00 PM

This is very beautiful and uplifting; the imagery is soothing. Enjoyed.

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 2/16/2022 11:05:00 AM

Joyful! I really love this!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 2/22/2022 9:38:00 AM

Hi BJ! Thank you so much! Had a hard time deciding which form of dappled to use. Finally decided on the impish quality of the wind! So glad it brought you joy! Blessings!

Gary Radice

Date: 2/16/2022 1:37:00 AM

I see the word 'dappled' and I immediately think of horses but then there is dappled light when sunlight is filtered through leaves of trees. Dappled winds adds another dimension to the word and has my imagination running wild. You've painted the winds. All this and paragliders too. I need to read it again. :) Cheers - Gary

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 2/15/2022 9:03:00 PM

I see we both went with the same theme! My favorite line has to be 'Heaven's piebald appaloosas at play' - we also share of love of horse metaphors! Congratulations on your win in the contest~

Sam Kauffman
Date: 2/16/2022 11:37:00 AM

To be in sync with your "mind" is a great place to be and a wonderful compliment my friend! I think your favorite line is also my favorite. Thank you for your gracious note of congratulations. This word brought up images of Gerald Manley Hopkins and e.e.cummings poems. And, like you, I do love horses! My cousin and his wife own two horses in LA of all places. It is such a joy to visit them! Stay warm and safe. Dappled blessings of beauty to you!

Sotto Poet

Date: 2/15/2022 6:04:00 PM

Sam, you deserve it. Your image of the wind here, with its various hues and caprices, is extremely lovely. Your win is richly earned.

Alexis Y.

Date: 2/15/2022 5:00:00 PM

Hi Sam, I enjoyed the scene that created with words. Well done. Congratulations on your winning write. Have a nice day-Alexis

Marilene Evans

Date: 2/15/2022 12:05:00 PM

Congratulations, Sam. Sometimes I just want to feel the wind, dance with it and thank that I am here. Have a great day.

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 2/15/2022 11:17:00 AM

Your depiction of the wind here, with its colors and caprices is quite enchanting, Sam. Congratulations on your win. :)

Sam Kauffman
Date: 2/15/2022 11:45:00 AM

Evelyn, thank you so much. To place in this contest among so many amazing entries is truly an honor! Haven't written many dizains. I found it a wonderful challenge topped off by a win! Hope you are staying cozy warm in through all of your freezing winter chill! Blessings!

Constance La France

Date: 2/14/2022 3:13:00 PM

Sam, congratulations on your Third Place win in my D Form-Dizain contest with your wonderful poem ~ Constance

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 2/13/2022 2:58:00 AM

Exquisitely created Sam. Amazing imagery in this wonderful Dizain. I haven’t tried to write one yet, they look pretty challenging. I am sure this will rate high in the contest. Blessings xxoo

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 2/11/2022 2:32:00 PM

The wording alone! dappled, piebald, zephyr, mistral… love the imagery…a fave for me, Sam!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 2/11/2022 4:12:00 PM

Kim, I am truly honored by your fav - what an honor!!! Thank you so much! I had such fun exploring the meaning of dappled as it related to the wind and Constance's theme. There were so many ways to go. It touches my heart that you liked and faved this poem. Many thanks! Sending many blessings your way! Hope you are doing well.