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
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Ligon Avatar
April 14, 2021 at 8:07 AM
Clever that you did your Pleiades poem on Pleiades. Congratulations!
Kauffman Avatar
April 14, 2021 at 10:40 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!
Kendrick Avatar
April 13, 2021 at 4:36 AM
Creative work you have done in this winner. Way to go. Congrats. Sara
Kauffman Avatar
April 14, 2021 at 10:37 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.
Andresen Avatar
April 13, 2021 at 2:30 AM
- A great theme, Sam ... congratulations on your win :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Kauffman Avatar
April 14, 2021 at 10:23 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 :)
Marcum Wong Avatar
April 13, 2021 at 1:29 AM
This is a splendid Pleiades Sam! Congratulations on your deserving first placement! Blessings xxoo
Kauffman Avatar
April 14, 2021 at 10:20 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!
Merryman Avatar
April 12, 2021 at 2:06 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
Kauffman Avatar
April 14, 2021 at 10:17 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!
Canerdy Avatar
April 12, 2021 at 2:03 PM
I'm back with CONGRATS, Sam! Janice
Kauffman Avatar
April 14, 2021 at 10:13 AM
Thank you Janice! From one stargazer to another!
Austin Avatar
April 12, 2021 at 1:42 PM
Wow! Way to pack in those Ps! Lovely Pleiades and congrats on first place
Kauffman Avatar
April 14, 2021 at 10:12 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!
Dietrich Avatar
April 12, 2021 at 1:06 PM
I knew this would rate high. Big Congrats, Sam
Kauffman Avatar
April 14, 2021 at 10:06 AM
Thank you! Your messages always lift my heart and spirits!
Ashley Avatar
April 10, 2021 at 5:59 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
Kauffman Avatar
April 14, 2021 at 10:33 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.
Dietrich Avatar
April 10, 2021 at 1:38 PM
great imagery.
Kauffman Avatar
April 14, 2021 at 10:04 AM
Many thanks! The constellation itself provided so much inspiration! Blessings!!
Dietrich Avatar
April 10, 2021 at 1:38 PM
Oh yes, the form's name is also from the stars and the myth about them. Cool idea, Sam!
Kauffman Avatar
April 14, 2021 at 10:03 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!
Faulkner Avatar
April 10, 2021 at 11:21 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 :)
Kauffman Avatar
April 14, 2021 at 10:00 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!
Canerdy Avatar
April 10, 2021 at 10:44 AM
Sam, this is a masterpiece! Janice
Kauffman Avatar
April 14, 2021 at 9:56 AM
Thank you Janice. I am truly humbled by your gracious words! So glad you liked it. Sending you blessings of spring joy!
Hankins Avatar
April 9, 2021 at 7:47 PM
This is fine writing, Sam. Wonderful series of images I enjoyed seeing on the page. Best wishes in the contest.
Kauffman Avatar
April 14, 2021 at 9:55 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!
Allison Avatar
April 9, 2021 at 3:06 PM
wow this is so informative Sam, good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx
Kauffman Avatar
April 14, 2021 at 9:51 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!
Cunningham Avatar
April 9, 2021 at 2:21 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
Kauffman Avatar
April 14, 2021 at 9:48 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!
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