Sam Kauffman Poet Rictameter

Rhythm of the River

Rolling with the "R's" Sponsor: Nette Onclaud 8-4-25  Title Chosen: Rhythm of the River
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                                       Rhythm of the River
   
                                                  River
                                            Rhythms boogie
                                       Rollick in white waters
                                  Ebbs then flows around mica rocks
                               That sparkle with alluring   fool's   gold
                                  Arabesques  over   waterfalls
                                       Tumbling mists ~ lacy veils
                                            Pulsing ~ dancing
                                                  River

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Sara Kendrick August 11, 2025 at 6:30 AM I like this river. Makes me want to go there to enjoy the sounds and beauty. Thanks for sharing this one with us. It reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. Sara K Sam Kauffman August 11, 2025 at 11:23 AM Hi Sara! What a lovely compliment! Thank you! Knowing that this poem became an invitation for you to visit and enjoy all the beauty and fun of this river gives my heart a little lift! Sending you blessings of summer joy "rolling on the river!"

David Crandall August 8, 2025 at 10:39 PM Wow, this river really sounds like it's having fun - good job! Sam Kauffman August 11, 2025 at 11:21 AM Hi David! So glad you had fun riding on this river! Was thinking about the Truckee River in early summer as it bounces and gurgles its way to the Pacific! This was a fun theme! Blessings of summer joy to you!

Paige Hind August 7, 2025 at 10:28 PM Very beautiful. :) Sam Kauffman August 11, 2025 at 11:17 AM Thank you Paige! So glad you had fun on this river run! Blessings.

Andrea Dietrich August 7, 2025 at 2:22 PM Super impressive. Sure hope it got a win. And thanks for your comment on my poem on flying dreams. Sam Kauffman August 11, 2025 at 11:15 AM Morning, Andrea! So happy you like my playful river. Thank you! Unfortunately it didn't place. I had to reformat it and I probably didn't get it done in time. But, it was such a fun poem to write thinking about the rhythm of a river. Sending you blessings of summer joy and congratulations on all of your latest wins! You are definitely on a roll! So happy for you!!

Jennifer Proxenos August 6, 2025 at 12:18 PM This is a river so alive and full of energy, it has a soul and its spirit enhanced by your words, bubble and sparkle from start to finish of this poem- you do have enormous talent Sam and a vocabulary that reaches the four corners of Planet Earth. Blessings, Jennifer. Sam Kauffman August 11, 2025 at 11:09 AM Greetings Jennifer! Thank you for sharing in the joy of this rollicking, playful river! The poem is based on the Truckee river in the spring and summer. While the winter river seems to rage, the summer river, while still powerful, seems to be playful. Was hoping to capture that spirit! I am deeply honored by your encouragement, compliments and humbled. Words are such fun BFF's! Thank you, dear friend! Sending you blessings of rollicking joy!

Len Gasun August 5, 2025 at 11:32 AM Hello my dearest poet friend Sam! This is a gorgeous poem on rhythm of the river my dear. I love this a lot, better than mine because I've included my past experience of canoeing in the river in my poem. I'll try to edit it if i still have time. An amazing entry dear and I'm sure the sponsor will love this. Thank you so much for sharing and reading mine too. Blessings to you always. Best wishes to both of us dear. Hugs Sam Kauffman August 11, 2025 at 11:01 AM Dearest Len, first and foremost your lovely message really brightened my day. Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed this rollicking river! I loved your river poem. It reminded me of the summer I spent camp counseling in a canoeing unit - all the adventures! Sending you many blessings of summer joy dear friend. I thank you for the blessings!!

Anne-Lise Andresen August 5, 2025 at 2:21 AM - The movement of the river's rhythm and pulse...lovely described, Sam :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs Sam Kauffman August 11, 2025 at 10:22 AM Hi Anne-Lise! Thank you! Couldn't help but think of the Truckee River at Tahoe in the summer as it bounces and gurgles its way to the ocean. Hug and blessings!

Bill Baker August 4, 2025 at 5:08 PM Well -written, Rictameter poem, Sam. I haven't read many poems written in this form. Have a great week, my friend, Bill Sam Kauffman August 11, 2025 at 10:11 AM Good morning, Bill! Thanks so much for your wonderful, always encouraging, feedback! Hope you have a good week! Blessings to you!