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Pleiades P

Pleiades P

Pulsating Pleiades
Pelione’s fair daughters 
Play in pale pavilions
Paradise peekaboo
Pearls on Orion’s pelt
Plead pure plaintive paeans -
Phenomenon’s portrait

4-9-21
Contest: Pleiades P
Sponsor: Kim Merryman

Copyright © Sam Kauffman | Year Posted 2021

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Juliet Ligon Date: 4/14/2021 8:07:00 AM Clever that you did your Pleiades poem on Pleiades. Congratulations! Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 4/14/2021 10:40:00 AM Thank you so much for your message and congratulations Juliet! Was so much fun to think about a Pleiades Pleiades! Hope all is well in your galaxy. Blessings to you and a star wink!

Sara Kendrick Date: 4/13/2021 4:36:00 AM Creative work you have done in this winner. Way to go. Congrats. Sara Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 4/14/2021 10:37:00 AM Thank you so much my friend! Your lovely message is like a star wink of blessing! Sending you many blessings for nights with stars to bless your sleep.

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 4/13/2021 2:30:00 AM - A great theme, Sam ... congratulations on your win :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 4/14/2021 10:23:00 AM It was fun to explore the stars with a Pleiades as a companion! Thank you for your note of congratulations - a fellow explorer of the stars! Star hugs :)

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 4/13/2021 1:29:00 AM This is a splendid Pleiades Sam! Congratulations on your deserving first placement! Blessings xxoo Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 4/14/2021 10:20:00 AM Thank you so much dear friend! Your messages always give my heart a lift into the stars. I am so happy you liked this one. It was much fun to write. Wonderful to hear from you. Hope you are doing well. I think of you often. Sending you blessings of joy!

Kim Merryman Date: 4/12/2021 2:06:00 PM Sam, I love how you went to the stars for this! Beautifully done! Congrats on your 1st place win in my contest! Blessings, Kim M Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 4/14/2021 10:17:00 AM Hi Kim! I really enjoy writing Pleiades. Such a fun poetic form - lots to say in a few image packed words! Thank you for your congratulations, for your placement and for your sponsorship of the contest! Reading your Pleiades was a blessing. Blessings of joy to you!

Janice Canerdy Date: 4/12/2021 2:03:00 PM I'm back with CONGRATS, Sam! Janice Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 4/14/2021 10:13:00 AM Thank you Janice! From one stargazer to another!

Kathleen Austin Date: 4/12/2021 1:42:00 PM Wow! Way to pack in those Ps! Lovely Pleiades and congrats on first place Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 4/14/2021 10:12:00 AM Thank you so much Kathleen not only for your congratulations but for your visit. Writing this was truly a pleasure as I have always loved this constellation that has inspired many hours of wonderful contemplation. All the best!

Andrea Dietrich Date: 4/12/2021 1:06:00 PM I knew this would rate high. Big Congrats, Sam Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 4/14/2021 10:06:00 AM Thank you! Your messages always lift my heart and spirits!

Susan Ashley Date: 4/10/2021 5:59:00 PM My lovely rhyme time friend, your brilliant poetic use of the letter 'P' leaves me in awe. The night-time imagery, mythology and alliteration is beautiful. Your gifted pen, dear poetess, is quite the phenomenon! You have woven many threads together to create a masterwork, Sam. Best wishes for a win and warmest wishes and hugs sent your way, sweet lady.. ~Susan Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 4/14/2021 10:33:00 AM Dearest rhyme time friend, your words lift my heart into the realm of the stars - a journey into celestial inspiration accompanied by my stargazing friend who lifts me into galaxies of profound wondering. Thank you for wandering the stars with me and for your amazing messages from your open heart that always reaches out to find a new heavenly star taking me with you. Warmest wishes to you! Sending you a hug lighted by a star -many blessings! :) Star smiles.

Andrea Dietrich Date: 4/10/2021 1:38:00 PM great imagery. Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 4/14/2021 10:04:00 AM Many thanks! The constellation itself provided so much inspiration! Blessings!!

Andrea Dietrich Date: 4/10/2021 1:38:00 PM Oh yes, the form's name is also from the stars and the myth about them. Cool idea, Sam! Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 4/14/2021 10:03:00 AM Thank you dear friend. Couldn't decide on a "P" word. This is just seemed to be a natural fit. You are so lucky to be so close to the stars in the mountains and to enjoy all the stargazing opportunities when they can be seen so clearly. Sending you blessings of joy on wings of healing!

Michelle Faulkner Date: 4/10/2021 11:21:00 AM This is indeed phenomenal (you took it words right out of my mouth) Really like the beauty of 'play in pale pavilions' - should procure the prize :) Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 4/14/2021 10:00:00 AM Thank you my friend! Your words humble me. I am so grateful for your "reads" and always inspiring feedback. Lifts my heart to the stars :) All the best. Love having a stargazing partner!

Janice Canerdy Date: 4/10/2021 10:44:00 AM Sam, this is a masterpiece! Janice Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 4/14/2021 9:56:00 AM Thank you Janice. I am truly humbled by your gracious words! So glad you liked it. Sending you blessings of spring joy!

L Milton Hankins Date: 4/9/2021 7:47:00 PM This is fine writing, Sam. Wonderful series of images I enjoyed seeing on the page. Best wishes in the contest. Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 4/14/2021 9:55:00 AM I'm so glad you enjoyed this Pleiades, LM. It was definitely fun to write and to explore one of my favorite constellations. I think the constellation practically wrote this poem. Thank you for your gracious message. Sending you blessings of joy for this Easter season as we rejoice!

Jan Allison Date: 4/9/2021 3:06:00 PM wow this is so informative Sam, good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 4/14/2021 9:51:00 AM It was so much fun to explore the constellation Pleiades with a Pleiades. I guess you could say this is a Pleiades Pleiades. Thank you for your message! Always appreciated. Sending you a bright star and a hug!

Tom Cunningham Date: 4/9/2021 2:21:00 PM Like your take on the contest theme Sam, known as the seven sisters. Good luck in the contest and enjoy your weekend. Over Fork Over Tom Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 4/14/2021 9:48:00 AM Hi Tom! Had a hard time deciding on a "P" word. Then it hit me that Pleiades also referenced the constellation - always been one of my favorite star groupings. Thank you so much for your your message. Hope you are having a great week! Over Fork Over!