Sam Kauffman | + Follow Poet |
Free verse | + Fav Poem | Comment | Email | Print |

Of Infinity

~Of Infinity~

Infinity spoke at Genesis
Drawing up finite from the abyss
Light, overjoyed,
Raced with cartwheels in the beyond.

Newborn light, in vain, searches
For a border, a boundary,
Like fleeting hallucinations,
Ever expanding the elastic expansive
		~
Seamless continuum of joy 
In a shapeless womb 
With no punctuated spaces
Of an algorithmic solution
		~
Defining definitions absent
Time folded into the Ubiquitous 
Echoes of reverberations swallowed
Like shadows chasing mirages

Seamless, lyrical line of continuity
Infrared joined in perpetuity to ultraviolet
The fire and ice of our season’s continuums
Falls away

Enigma of the flesh bound mind
Gives way to the ageless spirit child
Stepping through a stardust trail
Into endless galaxies of formless grace

Infinity invokes us into
Abiding everlasting blessing
Resolution of redemption
And it is good! 
 
11/23/21
Contest: This or That – Of Infinity
Title Chosen: Of Infinity
Sponsor: Edward Ibeh

Copyright © Sam Kauffman | Year Posted 2021

Please Login to post a comment

Victor Buhagiar Date: 12/9/2021 1:02:00 PM My congrats for a very fine poem. Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 12/10/2021 10:26:00 AM Victor, thank you! Your message brought such joy to this day! Sending you all the blessings of the season!

Jennifer Proxenos Date: 12/8/2021 5:46:00 PM Ever expanding the elastic expansive what a creative thought provoking poem this deserved a top podium win congratulations Sam. Blessings and hugs Jennifer Login to Reply

Jennifer Proxenos Date: 12/8/2021 5:46:00 PM Ever expanding the elastic expansive what a creative thought provoking poem this deserved a top podium win congratulations Sam. Blessings and hugs Jennifer Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 12/10/2021 10:24:00 AM Hi Jennifer! I am so happy that you enjoyed my "elastic" expansion. Edward's themes are amazing as well as mentally challenging. They have taught me so much about writing - especially this theme on infinity. It was such an honor to be on the winners list with so many wonderful entries. Sending you an infinity of blessings!

Edward Ibeh Date: 12/5/2021 6:53:00 AM Congratulations on your top win in my contest with this phenomenal piece, Sam:-) Your poetry never fails to wow me! Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 12/10/2021 10:18:00 AM Edward, I am so grateful to you for this contest theme, your most generous placement, the opportunity to ponder infinity and your beautiful note! What a blessing you are to me. I have learned so much from writing in your contests. Your themes challenge and stretch my writing - truly an honor to be on the winners list among so many amazing entries! Thank you! Sending you bunches of Christmas blessings!

Eric Cohen Date: 12/3/2021 2:55:00 PM "And it is good!" Great poetry, that is. It sparkles throughout. "A Seamless continuum of joy." I am inspired, Sam. Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 12/10/2021 10:11:00 AM Eric, there is no greater joy for a poet than to know a poem they have written has been inspiring to another poet! Thank you for the early gift, your visit and your inspiring words! Sending you blessings in a "continuum of joy!"

John Watt Date: 12/1/2021 3:14:00 PM Simply gorgeous musings on the infinity of creation and the Creator. I love the personification of light, the alliteration of 'ever expanding the elastic expansive', the science of 'algorithmic solution' and 'Infrared joined in perpetuity to ultraviolet', the time infinity of 'abiding everlasting blessing', and the sense of awe and wonder in 'enigma of the flesh bound mind', then you end with the Creator's words evaluating each day of creation. Stellar poetry, my friend, going in my faves ~ John Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 12/10/2021 10:07:00 AM John, can you tell how far behind I am in answering messages! Many thanks for your patience and thank you's for your wonderful, supportive, inspiring note! I spent many a moment pondering this theme - trying to stretch my finite mind into the unfathomable concept of infinity, trying to put into words something I really will not understand in the here and now. That pondering opened my spirit to a wee bit more understanding and a couple of a-ha moments! Your favs are an honor! Sending you Advent blessings dear friend!

Andrea Dietrich Date: 11/29/2021 3:35:00 PM wow, this is VERY skillful free verse writing, Sam. One of your best!! Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 11/29/2021 4:43:00 PM Andrea, THANK YOU! I struggled with both the content and the formatting. Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! Made my day! Blessings my friend!

Malabika Ray Choudhury Date: 11/24/2021 6:25:00 AM Dear Sam, your rich images and choice of words - simply amaze me! Every line and every stanza in this poem is golden, especially "Stepping through a stardust trail Into endless galaxies of formless grace" - reverberating in my mind. congratulations for writing such priceless compositions. Love and blessings ~ Mala Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 11/29/2021 5:00:00 PM Dearest Mala, your lovely message brought such joy to my heart - a blessing! I am overjoyed that you liked this write! I wondered about that line. Now, I am glad I left it in the poem. Thank you so much. Seeker's contests really get me thinking and delving into new themes. Sending you blessings, much love and, of course, a hug!

Joanna Daniel Date: 11/24/2021 5:04:00 AM Brilliant, Sam, simply outstanding work, mine pales in front of this:) Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 11/29/2021 4:55:00 PM Thank you so much Jo. It was an adventure exploring the theme of infinity. I had a chance to read your entry. It is a beautiful psalm of praise. There is such a wonderful, ethereal quality about it. Sending you blessings!