Sam Kauffman Poet Free verse

Love Shines

Love Shines

Love shines in unclaimed shadows
Of tarnished souls like polished platinum,
Like burnished bronze in solid darkness –
A golden lantern of serene solitude –
With luster of the eternal living star
In the moment when time takes a blinded breath
Re-igniting fireflies of solar milestones,
Glowing guideposts,
Leads to gates of pure illuminated paradise
In unchained brilliance,
In exploding bits of fireworks
Like radiant celestial fireflies
To shine upon the shades of darkness battles
Exposing hidden hearts of cunning
In silver sterling healing –
Gift of the pale moon’s melody serenade 
Love shines.

4/16/21
Contest: Shine Prompt
Sponsor: Constance La France

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Smita Kulkarni May 17, 2021 at 12:49 PM Each and every word in the poem is shining so brightly! Sam Kauffman May 19, 2021 at 10:22 AM Thank you so much Smita! Working with the theme of love and shining light was an incredible voyage of new perceptions! Thank you for your visit and light filled message. All the best to you!

Sara Kendrick May 2, 2021 at 7:10 AM Creative winner in unique work. I wonder what was going on in those shadows. Congrats. Sara Sam Kauffman May 3, 2021 at 10:25 AM Ah, I am leaving that to your fertile imagination! Thank you for your note of congratulations. I so appreciate your message and your visit! Blessing of shiny love to you my friend.

JC Brul April 28, 2021 at 10:42 PM This poem shines brightly dear Sam! Congratulations and a fave for me! Sam Kauffman April 29, 2021 at 11:18 AM Hi JCB! Your fav is such an honor - a light that brings sunshine to my day! Thank you dear friend. Hope you are well. Let it shine! Blessings@

Carol Mitra April 22, 2021 at 10:26 PM Such an amazing poem Sam....Congrats on your win....Shine on dear friend...Take care :) Sam Kauffman April 29, 2021 at 11:16 AM Thank you so much Carol. Your words have put a shine on my day. So grateful for your visit and your gracious message. Take care! Let your creative pen shine on in you!

Malabika Ray Choudhury April 21, 2021 at 5:03 PM Congratulations, Sam, on your win. A beautiful poem with the most enchanting words and images. Love ~ Mala Sam Kauffman April 29, 2021 at 11:09 AM Mala, your message was so gracious. I look forward to reading your comments that always give me a lift of encouragement. That is a true gift from a dear friend. Thank you my friend! Love and a hug :) PS How did the kids like the lullaby?

Constance La France April 21, 2021 at 3:02 PM Sam, wonderful, congratulations on your placement in my Writing Prompt Shine Challenge with your beautiful Free Verse poem, so well done, love _Constance Sam Kauffman April 29, 2021 at 11:06 AM Thank you Constance! Your theme was so inspiring and uplifting. This is one of those poems that seemed to be an upwelling of something that was growing very deeply inside of me. Thank you for the opportunity to finally articulate this emotion and for your placement! What an honor. Blessings to you dear friend! As the old song says "Let it shine!"

Frederic Parker April 21, 2021 at 1:46 PM Congratulations on your win, your poetry on this subject was beautifully done Sam Kauffman April 29, 2021 at 11:01 AM Frederic, thank you! It was a very inspiring theme. I am so honored with by its placement. Hope you are well. Many blessings to you!

Sotto Poet April 21, 2021 at 12:45 PM We must look no further! These are the most significant verses you've ever written! Well done, and congratulations on a deserved win. Sam, thank you for your kind words on my poem Shine spot too. Have a great evening. Sam Kauffman April 29, 2021 at 10:59 AM Lasaad, your message deeply humbles me. Thank you! There were so many inspired entries to the contest I am so honored with the placement of the poem. It was truly an inspiring theme that brought out the best in so many soupers. Have a wonderful day! All the best. Sending you blessings.

Krish Radhakrishna April 21, 2021 at 12:19 PM Glorious write that fully deserves the top spot!! well done Sam! Thanks on your kind comments on my poem Shine. BW Krish Sam Kauffman April 29, 2021 at 10:54 AM Hi Krish. Many thanks and much gratitude for your message of congratulations and gracious feedback. Thank you so much. I always enjoy reading what you have penned with your unique insight! Blessings to you and your creative pen!

Paula Goldsmith April 21, 2021 at 11:47 AM Congratulations on your win. "Love shines" in this write. "Beautiful" Have a blessed day writing away................. Sam Kauffman April 29, 2021 at 10:37 AM Paula, my friend, thank you. Took some pondering to decide which way to go with this theme! I am so glad you liked it. All the best. Have a wonderful "shiny" day fill with many blessings!

Emile Pinet April 21, 2021 at 11:15 AM Sam, like a moth to a flame, you seduce us with the beauty of you words and we fall prey to their magic, well done my friend, Emile. Sam Kauffman April 29, 2021 at 10:35 AM Thank you so much Emile for your beautiful message! I cannot tell you how much it means to me! Your writing has taught me much! I am so grateful for those lessons in creative beauty! Warmest wishes and blessings to you my friend.

Marilene Evans April 21, 2021 at 9:15 AM Congratulations, Sam. A beautiful poem deserving of number one. Sam Kauffman April 21, 2021 at 9:54 AM Thank you so much Marilene! I hadn't looked at results yet this morning. Your message held a delightful surprise! There were so many ways to go with this theme - so many wonderful entries! This is an honor. So grateful for your congratulatory message! Blessings to you!