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Drought Orphans

Drought Orphans Homeless clouds, Orphans of drought, Tattered Wispy shreds of Misty tapestries - Infertile, Rain spent Vagabonds - Solstice Silent sighs, Dry foundlings Drifting aimlessly - Stray itinerant waif Clouds Float on tuneless airs 12-8-22 Contest: Writing Challenge – Yalto Form Sponsor: Constance La France Syllables checked with www.howmanysyllables

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Constance La France

Date: 1/2/2023 1:42:00 PM

Sam, congratulations on your win in my Writing Challenge - Yalto Form, well done, Constance

Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/9/2023 11:14:00 AM

Such a fun contest Constance. Thank you for your sponsorship, your congratulations and your placement! Epiphany blessings of joy and light to you! Happy New Year!!!

Valsa George

Date: 12/21/2022 7:14:00 PM

This is so beautiful and picturesque. Without able to give rain, the wispy clouds just stray aimless in the sky . I love all the epithets used to describe them. "Orphans of drought, vagabonds, itinerant waif". As we see them on a drought stricken day, we hope to get some rain, but they disappoint, appearing and straying away. Sam, your Yalto is so imaginative. Have a Merry Christmas, dear !

Sam Kauffman
Date: 12/22/2022 9:32:00 AM

Merry Christmas Valsa! Thank you for the gift of your lovely message and ever thoughtful feedback! We so need the rain that every time clouds pass overhead we get our hopes up there is rain in their mists only to be disappointed! The first line really set up the rest of the poem. While we are disappointed by rainless clouds writing this poem was a fun adventure. Sending you blessings of joy and peace for Christmas dear friend.

Ann Peck

Date: 12/21/2022 3:12:00 PM

That's beautiful, Sam. "homeless clouds, orphans of drought..." I love it!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 12/22/2022 9:21:00 AM

Merry Christmas Ann! I am so glad you liked this Yalto. It was such fun to put together as I mused on our drought and watched impotent clouds in the sky! Hope you are having a wonderful Christmastime filled with joy and peace. Blessings!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 12/20/2022 11:08:00 AM

- Congratulations on your win, Sam :) - I wish you a Merry Christmas :) - hugs

Sam Kauffman
Date: 12/20/2022 11:52:00 AM

Merry Christmas Anne-Lise. Thank you for the gift of your congratulations. They warm my heart! Sending you all the blessings of Christmas and joy for the new year! Hugs and a toast to the Yuletide!

Sara Kendrick

Date: 12/20/2022 4:53:00 AM

Congratulations on this winner. Way to go. Thanks for sharing. Sara

Sam Kauffman
Date: 12/20/2022 10:38:00 AM

Thank you so much Sara! Was musing on our drought conditions here in CA. Any time we see clouds we get our hopes up for rain. Unfortunately too many of these clouds have nothing to offer and provide no rain! I'm glad you liked this offering on our drought! Pray for rain! Merry Christmas blessings to you.

Christuraj Alex

Date: 12/20/2022 1:26:00 AM

Great painting. Congratulations!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 12/20/2022 10:32:00 AM

Chris! Thank you so much. Had fun with this form. Merry Christmas. Blessings of peace and joy to you!

Edward Ibeh

Date: 12/19/2022 4:27:00 PM

Sublime Yalto verse! You should write more, Sam;-) Love it. Congratulations on your win!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 12/20/2022 10:31:00 AM

Thank you so much Edward! Your feedback means even more coming from the inventor of the Yalto!!!! I enjoy writing in your format. Like a haiku so much can be said within its limits! Merry Christmas. Sending you blessings of joy and the peace of the season!

Sotto Poet

Date: 12/9/2022 12:02:00 PM

Sam, your poetry Yalto is incredibly well-crafted. Because of the effects of global warming, droughts are being experienced more frequently in recent years. This fact alone should provoke some originality and reflection. I am grateful to you, Sam, for your thoughtfulness and comments on my page. During this time of celebration, I wish you and your family all the happiness and peace that the season has to offer.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 12/9/2022 10:50:00 AM

- A form I have never tried ... creatively written, Sam - Best wishes in the contet ... thanks for visiting my poem - hugs

Sam Kauffman
Date: 12/9/2022 12:36:00 PM

Hi Anne-Lise! This is an interesting form. I am sure with your mastery of haiku you could create something wonderful! I do love your haikus! Thank you for your wonderful, warm feedback. Sending your hugs and blessings!