Sam Kauffman Poet Free verse

Immanent Yet Transcendent

Immanent Yet Transcendent 9-29-23
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Immanent Yet Transcendent

Above the plodding, sightless mediocre
A latent embryo breathes,
Awakens the murmurs of the inbred orphic harbinger
Through tangled threads of colorless mesh
Serendipity stirs, sets in motion,
Spirals
Above the weary path of habitual self interest
Clogged with lumbering thistles of numb routine,
Where midnights wrestle with starving angels,
A deafening humdrum drumming cadence
Clumbers in oblivion with trudging boots
Over rusty cauldrons of mediocrity
And dreary depths of decomposed sludge
Fed with blind self-interest.

Yet, the dust of the mystical hovers - 
Intrinsic inbred breath of creation 
Drags dawdling ordinary
Into spirals of whirling inspiration,
Into sibylline sight beyond near-sightedness,
By the cryptic, subtle tickle of grace -
Into hovering empathetic realms -
Exploding heart driven revelation 
Unfurls into celestial magnificence -  
A spark glowing in the debris of impotent possibility
Impregnates the embryonic hero of every soul -
Rise up in quests to slay dull dragon’s lairs
Clothed in nurture with the flesh of miracles;
And congenital marvels released.

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Sotto Poet October 6, 2023 at 9:37 AM Sam, your poem possesses an exquisite depth and elegance that ensnares one's attention, leaving them in a state of sheer wonderment. The melodic rhythm and graceful progression of your thoughts have a profound. I am enthralled by the playful words and the mesmerizing alliterations you employ, enhancing the already profound sentiment you have expertly conveyed. Your win is well-deserved, as your literary prowess has undoubtedly left an indelible mark on the hearts and minds of your readers.

Paige Hind October 3, 2023 at 3:43 PM Wow, that was amazing. I felt like I was climbing a mountain.

Ink Empress October 2, 2023 at 10:49 AM Such a profound write, the cadence and flow of your intriguing and deeply meaningful words left me truly captivated in awe, resonated with me and made me think so deep. I especially love your wordplay and alliterations as well as the thoughts you’ve articulated in such a profound manner! “ Into hovering empathetic realms - Exploding heart driven revelation “ those lines really stood out for me and is soul hitting! You always have a very creative way with words. As always nailed it for this theme

Joanna Daniel October 1, 2023 at 6:14 AM Really deep, Sam, and so philosophical:) your poem weaves words in a motley rhythm to form a wonderful quilt of verse:)

Janice Canerdy September 30, 2023 at 8:58 PM Sam, through the use of vividly descriptive metaphors, you have conveyed a moving message about the transition from the mundane to the majestic! Janice

Silent One September 30, 2023 at 2:44 AM Your use of alliteration and assonance here is very good and there is so much creativity in your words.. there is a blessing your words of wisdom, which you have engraved so poetically... You write really well..