Sam Kauffman Poet Free verse

Filigree

Filigree
Celtic Filigree

Graceful filigree unbroken 
Weaves a tracery
With strands entwined
Like a whisper from the misty isles
Woven into whorls of melodic unity,
Indivisible spirals of the eternal three,
Thin harp strings of crisscrossed swirls
Weaving lyric filigree
Delicate fine threads elaborate
Earth, water, fire in legends
Of scholar saints and mystics –
Erin’s braided shield 
Two hearts intertwined into infinity
As a king’s wisdom brings a benediction
Of enduring life
That reaches back into the dusty kells 
Of rosettes in oak roots interlinked
Plaited knotwork - no beginning and no end -
Echoes eons of captured grace
In continuous mystical contours

2-14-23
Contest: Writing Challenge – F Words 
Sponsor: Constance La France

There are several well-known Celtic knots including Knotwork, The Trinity Knot, the Dara Knot, Solomon’s Knot and the Love Knot.

One of the meanings of “kells” is cocoon or chrysalis

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Sara Kendrick February 22, 2023 at 1:39 PM Congratulations on your poem being on Constance's winners' list. Way to go. Sara Sam Kauffman February 23, 2023 at 9:28 AM Thank you so much Sara! I had fun with this theme and so enjoyed learning about the Celtic knot. So appreciate your kind feedback! Blessings and continued prayers.

Speaks Volumes February 22, 2023 at 12:32 PM This is perfection Sam, it brought back the memory of a beautiful ornate broach my mum used to wear in the design of filigree. The design was so delicate and it enhanced her beauty. I haven't thought of that broach in decades. Not sure what happened to it, but your poem brought it back to me. Thank you. Sam Kauffman February 23, 2023 at 9:26 AM Thank you so much Wendy. What a delight to know that this piece brings back such wonderful memories of your mom. It must have been a beautiful broach. I had such fun learning about the Celtic knot and then putting it into a poem. Hope you are well. Sending you blessings!

Sotto Poet February 21, 2023 at 12:55 PM Congratulations on your well-deserved win, Sam. This is a real gem, adorned with endless quality Diction. Sam Kauffman February 22, 2023 at 10:32 AM Thank you so much my friend. Had a delightful time expanding on the Celtic knot. It is such an honor being on the winners list with so many wonderful, creative poems. Blessings to you!

Constance La France February 21, 2023 at 9:21 AM Sam, a wonderful poem and congratulations on your win my Writing Challenge - F Words, well done, blessings, Constance Sam Kauffman February 22, 2023 at 10:29 AM Thank you so much Constance not only for my placement but for the opportunity to explore the concept of "filigree" in the context of the Celtic knot. So fun! Blessings to you my friend.

Gary Radice February 18, 2023 at 9:11 AM Hi Sam. Lovely work. You have decorated your poem with delicate intertwined words. :) Cheers - Gary Sam Kauffman February 22, 2023 at 10:27 AM Hi Gary! Thank you so much. I couldn't quite get my head around the word "filigree" - one that I love. Finally decided on a Celtic knot. Everything flowed from that image and I had a good time creating this poem. Hope you are well! Blessings. Cheers!