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Gypsy Kaleidoscope

Gypsy Kaleidoscope

Mystic, mystical, magic gypsy
Spins a halcyon kaleidoscope on white horizon’s
Calypsos leaping in crystal canticles
Erases darkness of the neon midnight sun.

In polar solstice fireworks of ruby throated flaming vermilion
Solar windstorms paint an artic canvass in sapphire frost -
Electric mischief hums in flashing emerald rose
Like phosphorus disturbed excitement from a garnet star.

A razzle dazzle of cerise surges, bounding through carmine flashes,
In bewitching specks of lemon citrine bursts
Like transparent wings of dragonflies 
Charged with joy to release diaphanous rose dust.

Uncatchable glitzy shards crystalline dart -
Icy silver gilded lilac bonfires sizzle 
Coloring midwinter far north cobalt dreams
Gathered in fluorescent enchantment of captured opal fire.

Phoenix nomad on fiery wings, that never weary,
Basks in flashing flickers - escapees of the spectrum -
Sends a spiraling cinnabar kiss – dazzling topaz light - 
For a magnetic midnight jubilee.

8-21-21
Contest: Kaleidoscope
Sponsor: Chantelle Anne Cooke

Copyright © Sam Kauffman | Year Posted 2021

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Constance La France Date: 9/2/2021 2:52:00 PM Sam, wonderful and congratulations on your win in my contest ~ love and serenity _ Constance Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 9/3/2021 12:27:00 AM Thank you! Your placement among so many amazing entries is trul an honor! Blessings of peace and beauty. Sam Kauffman Date: 9/2/2021 3:50:00 PM Hi Constance! Thank you. So happy you liked this poem. Just a minor problem - I don't see it listed on the winners list. In my Member Home area under contest entries I do see it taking a third. Could it have been a victim of cyber mischief? Thanks for the clarification. Sending you many blessings and much gratitude for all that you do here on the soup!

Indiana Shaw Date: 8/28/2021 10:23:00 PM I love this, you captured everything within the Kaleidoscope, then took me beyond . . . : ) Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 8/29/2021 2:32:00 PM Thank you so much Indiana! I loved this theme. It took me places I didn't expect to go. Thanks for coming with me into the kaleidoscope. All the best! :)"

Regina Mcintosh Date: 8/25/2021 4:09:00 PM This is beautiful. I love it. Congrats and God bless you always, Love, Gina Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 8/27/2021 11:48:00 AM Thank you so much dear friend. It means so much to me that you love this poem. The contest theme was so inspiring and I loved the concept of the kaleidoscope as a vehicle for conveying color! Sending you bunches of blessings and a hug dear friend.

Jennifer Fenn Date: 8/23/2021 9:08:00 PM Wow! This is mesmerizing with your colors and images! Congrats on your win! Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 8/27/2021 11:45:00 AM Hi Jennifer! Thank you so much! The Aurora Borealis is one of God's most amazing creations - a mesmerizing display! Thought it would be a perfect subject for the theme of an ever changing, flashing kaleidoscope! Too bad you and I can't see it here in California! Blessings to you!

Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 8/23/2021 4:47:00 PM I am certainly dazzled by this gorgeous poem and its incredible color descriptions! Congratulations on your win. Blessings, Evelyn :) Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 8/27/2021 11:41:00 AM Evelyn, thank you! I am so blessed by your wonderful message and gracious comments! As I mentioned to Krish, writing this poem was like stepping into an electric rainbow on a winter night! Truly a kaleidoscope! So grateful for your note of congratulations! Sending you blessings and a hug! :)

Krish Radhakrishna Date: 8/23/2021 11:14:00 AM Incredible colour combinations! I have never smoked hashish but your poem gives me an idea of how ot might be!:)Congrats on your wonderful win! Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 8/27/2021 11:37:00 AM Hi Krish! So glad you liked this poem and gave you a surreal experience without the addition of drugs! Writing this was like stepping into the world of the rainbow and the electric Aurora Borealis. Thank you for your congratulations. So appreciated! Take care. Be safe with the emergence of Delta! In my prayers.

Christuraj Alex Date: 8/23/2021 9:29:00 AM A razzle dazzle of cerise surges, bounding through carmine flashes, - Beautiful. Congratulations on your win! Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 8/23/2021 11:03:00 AM Thank you Chris. Had great fun creating these lines. It was a delightful surprise to find it on the winners list. I love the Aurora Borealis. Blessings to you!

Andrea Dietrich Date: 8/22/2021 2:57:00 PM wowowow, very vibrant, Sam. I bet this one places!! Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 8/23/2021 11:01:00 AM Had such fun thinking about the kaleidoscope of flashing colors in the Aurora Borealis. Thank you Andrea. I was delighted that this one placed. All the best!

Sigrid Ermine Date: 8/22/2021 3:23:00 AM Sam! Marketable, vibrant, incredible, sellable. Your poem jumps into visions. I am exceedingly jealous of your inspiration. An absolutely sparkling wondrous work. Definitely wish I had footage of this to add to the mind's eye view. Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 8/27/2021 11:53:00 AM We can always use a little sparkle in the bubbles of champagne - wonderful analogy! We can toast Aurora together my friend! Sigrid Ermine Date: 8/24/2021 3:19:00 PM You are very dear. Congratulations on Win! Aurora Borealis, excellent to view, your poem is the two glasses of champagne to enhance it! Sam Kauffman Date: 8/22/2021 9:10:00 AM I am so humbled by your wonderful feedback Sigrid! Thank you! I really have to give Chantelle's contest, Kaleidoscope, the credit for these color filled lines. If you can find footage of the Aurora Borealis that would be a perfect accompaniment to the poem. I have an old album, Northern Lights, that might add another dimension. Your comments really did put a big :) on my face and it was so wonderful to hear from you! Would love to see what you would write on Kaleidoscope. I know it would be special. Blessings to you.