Sam Kauffman Poet Personification

Northern Borealis

Contest:  Personally Speaking - Title Chosen - Northern Borealis - 11-3-25 Sponsor Nette Onclaud
The sky-dwellers are the ancients in Alaskan folklore
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Northern Borealis

Electric gypsy dressed in emerald fire
Leaps in neon calypsos -
On wings like cobalt dragonflies
Leaves sizzling hues of rose on artic snows.

Northern minx flings crystalline bonfires,
Of lilac frost in serpentine ribbons,
With her fiery topaz kiss on midnight
She enchants earthbound hearts and sky-dwellers.

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William Kelii Kekaula November 18, 2025 at 3:26 PM Words upon words that implore and explore their new heights and resonate therein a while in blissful surrender, with my compliments.

Andrea Dietrich November 5, 2025 at 11:59 AM Wow. Utterly gorgeous. Such imagination, Sam! Sam Kauffman November 5, 2025 at 7:48 PM Thank you so much, Andrea! Such fun to personalize the beautiful Aurora! So glad you shared in this dancing light. Blessings

Paula Goldsmith November 5, 2025 at 9:22 AM Congratulations on your win. WOW!!! What a lovely write you have here. Sounds like you have seen them. Great last line... Hope You Have Autumn Blessings As You Write Away............ Sam Kauffman November 5, 2025 at 10:37 AM Hi Paula! Thank you so much. I did see the Aurora Borealis once. It has bewitched me every since and knowing that in Alaskan folklore she dances for the ancient ones makes her even more special! Also, congratulations to you on your win with your absolutely delightful watermelon poem. Blessings.

Upasana Banerjee November 5, 2025 at 9:07 AM Beautifully written and congrats on the win :) Sam Kauffman November 5, 2025 at 10:34 AM Thank you so much, Upasana! Love writing about the aurora. Blessings to you. Nice to meet you.

sara Etgen-Baker November 4, 2025 at 6:14 PM I do admire your poetic gift of creating unique imagery...on display in this poem! best wishes with this contest entry, hugs, Sara Sam Kauffman November 5, 2025 at 10:33 AM Hi Sara! Thank you so much. I have been enchanted by the Aurora Borealis ever since seeing it. It seems like a playful tease! Sending you hugs and blessings and my gratitude.

Mickey Grubb November 4, 2025 at 5:46 AM Sam, your poem feels like the northern lights set to music--vivid, wild, and unforgettable. Every line glows with color and motion. Very well done, my friend. Sam Kauffman November 4, 2025 at 10:48 AM Mickey, I am deeply grateful for your feedback that reflects the energy, colors and, yes, music of the Aurora Borealis that never sits still with boundless energy! Ever since I had the privilege of seeing this amazing phenomena I have been enchanted by it and love to write on this miracle of electricity! Thank you so much for your wonderful compliments. Sending you blessings of joy, my friend.

Paige Hind November 3, 2025 at 7:14 PM "Electric gypsy dressed in emerald fire" !!!!!!!!!!! wow and good luck!! Sam Kauffman November 3, 2025 at 10:09 PM Thank you so much, Paige! I saw the Aurora once and it left an indelible memory! I love writing about the Aurora and so glad you enjoyed this poem. Blessings!