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Patois of Yuletide In Yellow

~Patois of Yuletide in Yellow~ Yellow sings solos in soft folds of nativity Satin strands of a radiant star’s light Creation swaddled in clarity Naked joy leaps up in golden delight While hues of holy optimism flood night Through the colorless stillborn manger ploy Ecstatic shades of amber evoke joy Gold rays serenade prophecy now seen All creation in citrine mantles deploy Glory’s color, yellow, in dazzling streams. Yellow ribbons weave through angelic song, Enfold night in warm threads of a bronze day No jaundiced joy dims this heavenly throng Nor drapes king’s eyes from far and from away, To reveal a starlit path – to show the way - Glowing lanterns seek the source of glory Anointing redemption for Eden’s story Heralds yuletide gold glory from above, Glows in brilliance like fire forged offertory, Yellow exalts the purest aura - love. 12/2/21 Contest: Y Sponsor: Constance La France Word Chosen: Yuletide

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Christuraj Alex

Date: 1/4/2022 9:36:00 PM

"Yellow exalts the purest aura - love" - Great writing on yellow. Congratulations!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/5/2022 9:52:00 AM

Thank you so much Chris. Happy New Year to you. For me yellow jumps up, twirls around, sings, dances and always leaves a lasting mark of happiness on us. So glad you enjoyed this write. It is like "yellow" for me. Sending you blessings of joy for the new year.

Constance La France

Date: 12/10/2021 5:17:00 PM

Sam, wonderful writing and congratulations on your Second Place win in my "Y" Contest ~ love and serenity _Constance

Sam Kauffman
Date: 12/10/2021 8:53:00 PM

Thank you so much Constance! Loved your "Y" words and the wonderful opportunity to think about the yellow, illuination warmth of the Yuletide! So grateful for this placement among such wonderful entries! Sending you blessings of warm firelight, candlelight and starlight for Christmas!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 12/7/2021 5:25:00 AM

Yellow creates an illumination, a bright and sunny scene… Yellow exalts the purest aura - love. Nice one, Sam!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 12/10/2021 11:08:00 AM

Kim, thank you! I totally agree - yellow does create illumination and, for me, that is such an integral part of Christmas. Our waiting, longing, eyes were illuminated to glory and love! Sending you bright blessings for Christmas.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 12/6/2021 4:59:00 AM

An excellent double dizain, Sam, hope you had a wonderful birthday, my belated wishes and congratulations on winning with this beauty:)

Sam Kauffman
Date: 12/10/2021 11:04:00 AM

Hi Jo! Thank you for your delightful note. Once I got the schematic hang of a dizain, it was such wonderful fun to create. Had a wonderful birthday! Thank you for your birthday wishes. Like yellow, they brighten my winter day! Sending bright beams of yellow joy for your day!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/4/2021 11:32:00 AM

what an exaltation of YELLOW. very imaginative imagery and show of creativity with this beautiful poem, Sam.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 12/10/2021 11:00:00 AM

Hi Andrea! Can you tell how far behind I am answering your delightful note?! Thank you for your message. It really was a bright spot like a sunbeam. I know we don't often think of yellow as a Christmas color. But, that being said, it really is so much a part of this season with cozy firelight, stars and warm candlelight! Blessings of joy in yellow to you!

Harry Horsman

Date: 12/3/2021 7:25:00 AM

Love this Sam, yellow being my favourite colour. i love how you weave this into this wonderful dizain form of poetry. The whole poem is a joy to read, and certainly not out of place regarding yuletide.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 12/10/2021 10:56:00 AM

Hi Harry! I am so grateful for your visit and read of this poem. So glad it brought you the joy of yellow! I do love yellow. It was my mother-in-law's favorite color. It was such a fun challenge to write this poem in the dizain form. The rhymes really helped to craft the images. Sending you all the bright blessings of candles and stars for Christmas!

John Watt

Date: 12/2/2021 6:02:00 PM

I agree with Michelle, there is such a spiritual and reverent tone to this writing... love the words you use to set that tone and evoke the Christmas setting: swaddled, manger, prophecy, angelic, heavenly throng, kings, heralds... also how you emphasize golden, glory, and a starlit path to underscore radiance of the event. You beautifully overlay hints of music to amplify the joy, and you crafted everything within the challenging framework of the dizain format. It's a win for me dear friend and going in my faves ~ John

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 12/2/2021 5:20:00 PM

I never think of yellow in connection with Christmas, but red/gold and green/gold are popular in our decorating! A very spiritual display of the star's beauty and the holy reverance you show is very inspiring, best wishes for the contest~

Sam Kauffman
Date: 12/10/2021 11:12:00 AM

Thank you dear friend. Yellow has such a subtle influence and presence at Christmas time. I guess I really resonate with this color during this season for all of its positivity. It does inspire reflection, meditation and gratitude! Sending you blessings of joyful light!