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Fascination

Fascination Alluring Fascination Extends Her glittering Charismatic charm In perfumed Trances ~ Enchanting Fragile Images Catches dreams ~ Spiraling Whirlpools peek behind The glamour painted face, Sees, Maybe – obsession. 5-28-20 Sponsor: Edward Ibeh Contest:Pick-A-Title Vol 18 Yalto 2

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Vijay Pandit

Date: 6/8/2020 2:32:00 PM

Exquisite imagery Sam--congrats on your podium win.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 6/8/2020 2:39:00 PM

Vijay, thank you for your message and your congrats. Most appreciated my friend.

Aditi Mishra

Date: 6/8/2020 7:30:00 AM

Wow! "perfumed trances", "spiraling whirlpools peek"...your words dissolve beautifully. Congratulations on your win Sam :)

Sam Kauffman
Date: 6/8/2020 2:37:00 PM

Thank you Aditi. I so appreciate your message - especially from one of the masters of imagery here on the soup. Sending you good thoughts!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/7/2020 2:59:00 PM

Well done, Sam. Love that part about spiraling whirlpools...and what it sees! Congrats on the win.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 6/8/2020 2:34:00 PM

Thank you dear friend. This was such a great theme to ponder. Hope you are having a wonderful day. Blessings!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 6/7/2020 1:55:00 PM

- Congratulations on your well deserved 2nd place in the Yalto contest, Sam :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Sam Kauffman
Date: 6/8/2020 2:33:00 PM

Thank you Anne-Lise. Always a joy to hear from you. Have said it before but will say it again, your logo just brings a smile to my face and my day. Hope you and your garden are doing well. Have you planted your marigolds yet?

Edward Ibeh

Date: 6/7/2020 6:49:00 AM

Such a wonderful Yalto, Sam:-) It just flows beautifully! Congratulations on your podium finish!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 6/8/2020 2:27:00 PM

Hi Edward! Thank you! Your messages are always so encouraging. I am grateful for your placement, your engaging theme and your continued sponsorship of contests! Your contests always challenge me to go beyond where I am as a writer. As I mentioned before I love the Yalto format and I really enjoy seeing the creativity of other "soupers!" Blessings my friend.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/31/2020 11:23:00 PM

One cool poem, Sam. I think that you hit the jackpot with this one. Superb contest entry. Blessings, Gershon

Sam Kauffman
Date: 6/8/2020 2:14:00 PM

I am so glad you like this poem. Thank you so much! It was an interesting journey into the realm of fascination. I always enjoy your visits! Hope you are OK and not too near the chaos in your city! Blessings!

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 5/30/2020 8:56:00 PM

This is mesmerizing, Sam, especially love the ending lines about how beauty can become an obsession, very intriguing-

Sam Kauffman
Date: 6/8/2020 2:10:00 PM

Hi Michelle! So sorry it has taken me so long to get back to you! Thank you for your message and feedback. I agree, fascination is an intriguing experience. Hope all is well.

John Watt

Date: 5/30/2020 8:46:00 PM

Sam, I love the lines "Her glittering / Charismatic charm / In perfumed / Trances." Charismatic charm is certainly a powerful force to be reckoned with, especially when combined with a glamour painted face. Let the beholder beware! Great job on your Yalto and best wishes in the contest! ~ John