Sam Kauffman Poet Free verse

Diaphonous

Beautiful words are here; Sponsor Nette Onclaud; 8-18-26
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Diaphonous

The LILT of a DIAPHONOUS melody
Clothed in night blooming perfumes
Lingers as sheer smiles of honeyed moonlight
Glide across the still LAGOON
In streams of silk ripples
Humming wistful music
In the hollows of blue dusk 
And hallowed shimmer of adagios
A pastoral pause, to rest
In soft hymns of lingering grace notes.

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Andrea Dietrich August 25, 2026 at 11:48 PM Utterly gorgeous!!! Big congrats. It's one of my favorites on her list

Sotto Poet August 25, 2026 at 10:51 AM Sam, congratulations on your contest win with this excellent and well-composed poem. Sam Kauffman August 28, 2026 at 12:23 PM Happy Friday, Lassad! Thank you! After reading the prompts a picture of a still night by a lagoon flashed into my mind like an old, well loved song. So happy that it sang to you! Blessings to you!😊

Terry Miller August 25, 2026 at 9:11 AM Excellent entry Sam, congratulations Sam Kauffman August 28, 2026 at 12:21 PM Thank you so much, Terry. The prompts for this poem were like sitting by a lagoon on a still, moonlit night. Cheers and blessings!😊

sara Etgen-Baker August 21, 2026 at 4:56 PM just lovely and a great contest entry. sending hugs, Sara Sam Kauffman August 28, 2026 at 11:54 AM Happy Friday, Sara! Thank you. There is an unseen beauty like a distant song on a moonlit summer night. Truly, as you say, it is "lovely!" Hope all is well. Blessings and hugs!😊

CayCay Godwin August 21, 2026 at 2:11 PM I enjoyed this very much. Your effort produced an original and engaging poem. CayCay Sam Kauffman August 25, 2026 at 12:15 PM Thank you so much CayCay! I loved the prompt words. They immediately painted a song of serenity for me like a flowing silk scarf. Blessings to you!

Sotto Poet August 19, 2026 at 2:45 AM Dear Sam, your wonderful poem beautifully captures a serene and dreamlike scene. The use of vivid imagery like "night blooming perfumes" and "honeyed moonlight" creates a gentle and soothing atmosphere. The language flows smoothly, evoking a sense of calmness and tranquility. It's like a quiet moment captured in nature, encouraging the reader to pause and appreciate the beauty around them. Good luck with the contest. Sam Kauffman August 25, 2026 at 11:42 AM Dear Lassad! Thank you for your wonderful and very perceptive feedback. This song indeed captures a moment in time when all is still and we can hear nature's music. I am so glad that came through to you! Sending you blessings sung in soft melodies, dear friend😊!

Alison A Smith nee Howarth August 19, 2026 at 1:53 AM This moves so well as you read. Well done. Sam Kauffman August 25, 2026 at 11:39 AM Hi Allison! Thank you! I wanted the words to flow like a silky song. So grateful that you recognized the effort! Sending you blessings!😊