Sam Kauffman Poet Dizain

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 January 4, 2022 at 9:36 PM "Yellow exalts the purest aura - love" - Great writing on yellow. Congratulations! Sam Kauffman January 5, 2022 at 9:52 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 December 10, 2021 at 5:17 PM Sam, wonderful writing and congratulations on your Second Place win in my "Y" Contest ~ love and serenity _Constance Sam Kauffman December 10, 2021 at 8:53 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 December 7, 2021 at 5:25 AM Yellow creates an illumination, a bright and sunny scene… Yellow exalts the purest aura - love. Nice one, Sam! Sam Kauffman December 10, 2021 at 11:08 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 December 6, 2021 at 4:59 AM An excellent double dizain, Sam, hope you had a wonderful birthday, my belated wishes and congratulations on winning with this beauty:) Sam Kauffman December 10, 2021 at 11:04 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 December 4, 2021 at 11:32 AM what an exaltation of YELLOW. very imaginative imagery and show of creativity with this beautiful poem, Sam. Sam Kauffman December 10, 2021 at 11:00 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 December 3, 2021 at 7:25 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 December 10, 2021 at 10:56 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 December 2, 2021 at 6:02 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 December 2, 2021 at 5:20 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 December 10, 2021 at 11:12 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!