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Night Light - Tableau

Tableau Contest Joseph May 8-18-23 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Night Light Tableau Cobalt night beckons Naked moon rises Amber arias Veils of lacy light Teases swelling tides Night light for lovers #3

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Juliet Ligon

Date: 8/30/2023 1:58:00 PM

Ooh, so romantic.

Sotto Poet

Date: 8/29/2023 11:46:00 AM

Oh, the exquisite and alluring imagery! How perfectly it aligns with the prompt, truly deserving of accolades. Congratulations on your well-earned win, dear friend, Sam.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 8/23/2023 8:11:00 AM

Sam, your win is really well-deserved! CONGRATS! Janice

Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/24/2023 11:21:00 AM

Thank you so much for your note of congratulations, Janice! I loved learning a new poetry form and the picture prompt was really inspiring. Gratitude and blessings to you!

Paige Hind

Date: 8/22/2023 2:43:00 PM

Beautiful work and win!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/24/2023 11:18:00 AM

Thank you so much Paige for your congratulations and feedback! Put a smile on my face! Blessings!

Mark Toney

Date: 8/22/2023 11:31:00 AM

Back with congratulations on your win, Sam! A spectacular write of seductive allure!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/24/2023 11:07:00 AM

Hi Mark! So appreciative of your note of congratulations! Thank you! The picture prompt was such a romantic feast of images, I couldn't resist! Sending you blessings and gratitude!

Hiya Sharma

Date: 8/21/2023 10:56:00 PM

Ahh, this is so eloquently carved with wondrous imagery, ambience and pristine wordplay.. "Cobalt night beckons" What a word-pairing! "Amber arias" Loving the subtle alliteration! "Swelling tide" Ahh, the oceanic scenery is making me enchanted! Absolutely beautiful!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/24/2023 10:54:00 AM

Greetings Hiya! Thank you so much for this beautiful message! I am deeply touched by your gracious compliments. The prompt picture said so much and brought back so many warm memories. I hoped that I could put into words the romance and the pure wonder of those nights! Thank you for affirming my efforts! It is wonderful meeting you! Welcome to the soup! Blessings!!

Valsa George

Date: 8/21/2023 9:05:00 PM

In the cobalt sky appears a gong of silver luminescence, spreading 'lacy veils of light'... and creating swelling tides among lovers ! How beautiful is your description.....! Only a great poet can come up with such beautiful observations. Congratulations Sam on your well deserved top placement.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/24/2023 10:43:00 AM

Dearest Valsa, I am humbled by your lovely words! Thank you! The photo prompt brought back memories of a delightful tropical vacation and the wonder of watching the moon over the ocean and feeling the romance on a warm night with the scent of flowers in the air! It was such an honor to be among the winners! Blessings to you dear friend!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/21/2023 5:25:00 PM

This is gorgeous, Sam. Congrats

Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/22/2023 10:47:00 AM

Thank you so much Andrea! So fun to play with images as I remembered moonlit nights from a tropical vacation! Blessings!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/21/2023 2:40:00 AM

- I had no doubt that this was a top winning poem, Sam ... congratulations :) - hugs

Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/22/2023 10:46:00 AM

Thank you so much Anne-Lise! I loved learning this poetic form - a cousin of haiku that I really enjoy writing. Blessings and hugs!

Terry Miller

Date: 8/21/2023 1:42:00 AM

Wonderful imagery; congratulations.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/24/2023 11:26:00 AM

Thank you so much Terry! The picture prompt was a wonderful source of inspiration! Blessings to you!

Kim Merryman

Date: 8/20/2023 3:15:00 PM

Sam, a wonderfully descriptive write! Congrats on your 1st place win! Blessings, Kim M

Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/25/2023 10:48:00 AM

Hi Kim! Had such fun learning this new poetic form! Thank you for your lovely feedback and your congratulations! Sending you late summer blessings!

John Hamilton

Date: 8/20/2023 11:35:00 AM

Wonderful write Sam, knew it was a winner, congrats.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/21/2023 12:00:00 PM

Thank you so much John! There's a song somewhere in this I think! Blessings to you!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 8/20/2023 9:57:00 AM

Lovely imagery, Sam! Ooh la la! Draws you into its sensuousness. Congratulations!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/25/2023 10:52:00 AM

Hi Kim! Thank you! I agree, there is a sensuousness about the swelling waves and the bare moon leaving lace on the waters through an aria. Romance seems to be an integral part of a warm, tropical night! Sending you late summer blessings!

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 8/20/2023 9:40:00 AM

Congratulations on your top win, Sam. The imageries are simply stunning, descriptive words incomparable! To my Faves. Love ~ Mala

Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/29/2023 11:22:00 AM

Dearest Mala, your beautiful message of congratulations brought a huge smile to my heart! I am so grateful for your beautiful message of congratulations and your always perceptive feedback! Loved learning a new poetry form that really does invite a story through concise images! Spent many a lovely moment musing on this prompt! Thank you, dear friend. Hugs and lots of love! Blessings!!

Ink Empress

Date: 8/20/2023 9:26:00 AM

Such stunning and gorgeous imagery. So fitting for the prompt well deserved. Congratulations on being placed a winner

Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/29/2023 11:24:00 AM

Hi Inky! Thank you for your lovely note of congratulations and delightful feedback. It was so much fun creating images from the prompt. They just seemed to rise up from the picture and take on a life all their own! Hope all is well! Blessings to you!

Eve Roper

Date: 8/20/2023 8:41:00 AM

Wonderfully done. Congratulations.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/22/2023 10:41:00 AM

Hi Eve! Thank you for your note of congratulations and your lovely feedback! Hope all is well. Blessings dear friend! Hope you are staying cool in the heat!

Joseph May

Date: 8/20/2023 8:05:00 AM

Wonderful write Sam, Congrats on your win

Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/22/2023 10:38:00 AM

Thank you so much Joseph! The picture prompt brought back so many memories of a tropical vacation, the soothing cadence of the waves and the scent of plumeria on the night air! Sending you blessings of summer joy!

Sotto Poet

Date: 8/19/2023 2:15:00 PM

The eloquence and rhythm displayed in your choice of words and the overall composition of this poem are truly captivating, Sam. Your talent for crafting such beautiful words is just inspiring. Good luck with the contest

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/19/2023 9:00:00 AM

- You have painted a beautiful picture, Sam (same as me)...definitely a perfect night for lovers - Best wishes in the contest :) - Have a wonderful weekend :) - hugs

Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/22/2023 10:35:00 AM

Thank you so much my friend! This is a new format for me and I really enjoyed creating the wonder of a moonlit tropical night - for lovers and a walk on the beach. Loved the prompt picture that set up the scene. Had a chance to read your tableau and loved its visual allure and world vision of the moon in every part of the world! Sending you blessings and hugs!

Gary Radice

Date: 8/19/2023 2:02:00 AM

Sam, I'm convinced you should be an artist who paints landscapes and moods - although metaphorically, you are one already. You have framed your words beautifully here. Cheers - Gary

Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/22/2023 10:27:00 AM

Hi Gary! I can only say thank you so much! I am deeply honored by your beautiful feedback! I have to admit that when I have time I do love to draw and paint - a luxury these days. The pictorial prompt really provided this inspiration bringing back memories of warm nights on a tropical beach. So appreciative of your generous compliments! Sending you blessings and cheers!

Joanna Daniel

Date: 8/18/2023 11:06:00 PM

Wow! Brilliant, Sam:)

Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/21/2023 11:59:00 AM

Hi Jo! Thank you so much! This form was new to me. Really had fun with it and couldn't resist adding a little romance to a tropical moonlit night! Blessings!

John Hamilton

Date: 8/18/2023 6:55:00 PM

Wonderful imagery in so few words, succinct but effective. Should be a winner!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/21/2023 11:51:00 AM

Hi John! Many thanks! For a person like me with the loquacious gene, the tableau is a wonderful opportunity to fine tune imagery and economy of expression! Thank you for your positive encouragement! Blessings!

Mark Toney

Date: 8/18/2023 3:57:00 PM

Sam, your excellent word choice sets the mood for this very romantic tableau. Great entry for the contest!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/21/2023 11:49:00 AM

Hi Mark! What a wonderful form the tableau is! So much can be said in six lines. I am so glad you enjoyed this slice of a romantic moonlit night! Sending your gratitude for your lovely feedback and blessings!