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River of Clouds

Contest: Trilonette Contest Sponsor: Joseph May 6-21-23 #1 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ River of Clouds Lazy mists dawdle through valleys, Wending in a river of clouds, Surfs deep dales on rising tides. Silver curly-cue veils dally On twisting rivers like a shroud - Leaves a pale kiss on riversides. Mystic Rom roams the pine alleys, Gypsy brume evergreens beclouds, Cryptic nomad without a guide. Flat bottomed shades float like galleys, Wispy fogs tickle thunderclouds Stolen cloud ships on a joy ride. Rising tule croons playful songs - Alto whispers for a singalong.

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Robert Lindley

Date: 6/27/2023 1:15:00 PM

My friend, a very descriptive new creation. Idi so enjoy reding this gem. A fav.. God bless...

Sam Kauffman
Date: 6/29/2023 10:29:00 AM

Thank you so much my friend! Love the call in haiku to develop new images. So grateful for your fav! That is an honor that touches my heart. Hope you are doing well. Sending you blessings of peace and joy!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/24/2023 8:09:00 AM

Wow such unique imagery, Sam. Love this

Sam Kauffman
Date: 6/27/2023 10:10:00 AM

Thank you so much Andrea! We get a whole bunch of fog coming from the ocean in the summer. It was a fun experience to put the sight of meandering fog into a poem. Blessings and continued prayers!

Gary Radice

Date: 6/23/2023 10:10:00 PM

Hi Sam! I had a gander at the images provided for the contest just to see where you got your wonderful inspiration from for your poem. Suffice to say your title fits perfectly! As is per given with all of your work, there is so much strong imagery. I learnt a new word too, "tule" . I'm particularly intrigued by your use of ..I think anyway..an oxymoron .."alto whispers".:) Cheers - Gary

Sam Kauffman
Date: 6/27/2023 10:06:00 AM

Just an FYI - the term tule fog is the term coined to describe the winter fogs that develop in the central valley of California.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 6/27/2023 10:03:00 AM

Hi Gary, thank you so much! The picture prompt provided a wonderful mystical inspiration. It makes me happy to know that you thought the poem represented the picture so well. So much fun to create word pictures especially when the subject is always changing shapes! We get a lot of fog and misty mornings in the summer. Fascinating to watch the fog slide over the hills. For me, writing poetry is like crafting a sculpture of words - something you do so well! Sending you thoughts of gratitude and blessings! Cheers!

Yolanda Nicholsen

Date: 6/23/2023 5:32:00 AM

lovely write adored reading your poem

Sam Kauffman
Date: 6/23/2023 12:12:00 PM

Hi Yolanda! So nice to meet you. Thank you for reading this poem and taking the time to respond! So glad you enjoyed a ride on the river! All the best. Blessings to you.

Sotto Poet

Date: 6/22/2023 4:22:00 PM

Only a masterful artist like Sam could have created such a magnificent poem. It is an exquisite gift, exuding the utmost beauty. I derive immense pleasure from indulging in its entirety. Wish you luck in the contest.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 6/23/2023 12:09:00 PM

Lasaad, your beautiful message humbles me! Nothing could delight me more than to know you found beauty in these words. A wonderful gift! I wasn't sure which prompt to use but I kept being drawn into the valley with the clouds. Thank you for shining some sunshine into this cloudy river my friend. Sending you the blessings of peace and grace!

Heidi Sands

Date: 6/22/2023 3:14:00 PM

This is so beautiful Sam. I fully enjoyed this! Thank you for sharing :)

Sam Kauffman
Date: 6/22/2023 3:22:00 PM

Thank you so much Heidi. I am so glad you enjoyed this poem. The format and scheme were a challenge, one I ended up enjoying, and it took me some time to decide on a theme even with the pictorial prompt! Hope you are doing well. Sending your blessings!