Sam Kauffman Poet Free verse

Parade

Fantasy 2-22-24  
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Parade

At midnight dawn my mind escapes parting the stars
Making my way to a summerland torchlight parade
Where grand marshals of zebra fish 
Lead the festival from fiery snow drifts of spun clouds
Making way for tunes and flourishes of the flugel zoots
Dressed in braided gold, sounds of silver reeds giggling om-pahs,
Followed by perfect lines of elephins holding hot air hippos
Rows and rows of dolphettes ride on one horned steads
As whirling woodles swish their skirts to drumline mango tangos
From silver floats rosemaids royal wave to gaping galaxies
As crickethoppers dance the wooly wozzle by the Doodle Loos!
And porpi pass in waves of burnished summersaults 
Comet twirlers shout “Hooray!” and clap their stony hands,
Snarfish teeter on the invisible between starstruck novas
Then tap dance in steps of dipsy doodles for eleven moons
Red giants snoozle riding quadra pogo stickes
And throw tickertape confetti – sounding the curly noodles curfew –
Remembering how to hold the magic as this homecoming parade ends
Tap dancing into the horizon's shadow as this long day’s night passes by -
And masquerades of new moons wane in tipsy oodles!

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Gary Radice April 21, 2024 at 2:53 AM I can envisage your fantastical voyage being made into an animated film in similar vein to that of The Beatles’ “Yellow Submarine” - with you reciting it Sam. :) I’d pay for a cinema ticket, buy the dvd and stream it. Great work! Cheers - Gary Sam Kauffman April 21, 2024 at 9:32 AM Hi Gary! What a great idea! That would be a fun project. I think children, of every age, would have fun listening, watching and then drawing the characters! I love that you picked up the Beatles' reference. I am so honored by your feedback. Had a wonderful time creating this whimsical parade! Thank you so much for your feedback as delightful as the parade itself! Sending you all the best. Blessings and cheers!

Ink Empress February 26, 2024 at 8:44 AM Wow! Im speechless dear samszy! I just love the way you took me on a journey, maybe one where i am surfing or snorkeling through seas… so creative you are! My oceanic heart danced along to the metaphors and fantasy that youve painted in such eloquence, i especially love the opening lines! The imagery is so very descriptively moving’ as well as “ Comet twirlers shout “Hooray!” and clap their stoney hands, Snarfish teeter on the invisible between starstruck novas” i wish i can quote them all! Fav! Sam Kauffman February 26, 2024 at 2:18 PM Hi Inky! Thank you so much for joining in the fun and whimsy of the voyage into the fantastic and mythical! I had a ball thinking about each creature, the music, each group in the parade from the grand marshals, to the "snarfish" to the "giggling flutes!" Writing this reminded me of my childhood games created with friends! It really was a joyful experience and I am so glad that you shared in this magic! So honored by your fav. Thank you! Sending you blessing of the marvelous and miraculous for each day!! Samszy! Parade coordinator!

Daniel Henry Rodgers February 25, 2024 at 4:20 PM Dear Sam, What a whimsical and captivating poem! It takes us on a fantastical journey through a summerland parade filled with beautiful images and unexpected creatures. From zebra fish marshals to giggling flutes and dolphettes on unicorns, the poem sparks pure joy and imagination. The ending, with the tapping into the horizon's shadow, creates a lingering sense of wonder and the fleeting nature of dreams. Such a delightful world. - Blessings, Daniel Sam Kauffman February 26, 2024 at 2:10 PM Greetings, Daniel! I am thrilled that you enjoyed this parade rooted in a world of pure fantasy! Can't tell you how much I enjoyed creating each mythical creature. Truly, this is a world of magical, musical wonder - a wonderful place for a momentary escape and respite from our often chaotic world! We are so blessed that God has given us the gift to imagine and be little kids again! So grateful for your delightful feedback! Off to another parade! Blessings of the marvelous for each of your days!

Paula Goldsmith February 25, 2024 at 12:08 PM I enjoyed your wonderful "Parade" write/story with a great ending. (Tap dancing) Have a wonderful day/week writing away............ Sam Kauffman February 26, 2024 at 1:38 PM Thank you so much, Paula. I am so happy that you enjoyed this parade as much as I enjoyed creating it! Pure fun! Good to be a kid, again! Blessings to you!

Tom Cunningham February 25, 2024 at 11:03 AM Love the imagery in your verse Sam, I could visualise the scene as they marched along. Over Fork Over. Hope you're having a lovely weekend. Tom Sam Kauffman February 26, 2024 at 1:36 PM Thank you so much, Tom! Wasn't sure what to do with this theme as there were so many wonderful options for creating a fantasy world. Really had fun with the "dispy doodles," and "snoozles on pogo sticks." Thanks for sharing this bit of whimsy with me! Hope all is well. Over Fork Over!