Sam Kauffman Poet Sonnet

Longevity

Longevity

What endures in this material world?
What escapes the creeping hand of rust
Motheaten, our memories unfurl
The beauty of the rose lost in rose dust.

Hard gemstones splinter beneath time’s pressure
Mold invades the gowns sown of silver 
The artist’s paint crazes, past their endeavor
Even the sun burns towards it’s fiery end.

For such a time as this each day comes
Facing wrinkles of time, starlight’s frailty,
Under the wind whipped, battered, labarum
The withering heart knows one true reality.

Only love never rusts, never ages,
Eternal, the dancing soul on Heaven’s stage.

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Tom Valles June 10, 2026 at 10:12 PM Phenomenal poem, Sam. I think this is the best sonnet I have read on PS. Powerful message, masterfully crafted. An instant fave.

sara Etgen-Baker June 10, 2026 at 2:22 PM a masterpiece...a well penned Sonnet...with beautiful imagery....especially liked Hard gemstones splinter beneath time’s pressure Mold invades the gowns sown of silver Faving and wishing you well :-)

Andrea Dietrich June 10, 2026 at 1:08 AM Wow. Gorgeous poetry and deep thoughts. A fave for me

Paige Hind June 9, 2026 at 10:21 PM A beautiful Sonnet :) !!

Sotto Poet June 8, 2026 at 1:11 PM Dear Sam, your poem is fantastic. It expertly explores mortality and love with a distinct structure and a variety of metaphors that contrast the ephemeral physical world with eternal love.

CayCay Godwin June 4, 2026 at 7:30 PM Two words from me say it all: simply beautiful. Sam Kauffman June 5, 2026 at 3:49 PM Thank you so much, CayCay. I didn't know what to say and felt like I just threw this together. But, that being said, I look back on this sonnet and appreciate the effort and the finished product. Sending you blessings of joy!

Valsa George June 2, 2026 at 9:35 PM "Only love never rusts, never ages, Eternal, the dancing soul on Heaven’s stage." Everything will rust and rot in course of time. The only thing that endures and lasts longer is love. ":Hard gemstones splinter beneath time’s pressure Mold invades the gowns sown of silver" Love these lines. Beautifully expressed dear Sam. All the Best.