Home » Poems » Sam Kauffman » Seashore Summer

Seashore Summer

Seashore Summer Humid August nights and the heat stands still Starfish trapped on beaches wait for low tidepools to fill ~ Summer phosphorus float like stardust on the tides Then leaves a sparkling footprint on seashores to abide. ~ Rippled sands can't wait to meet a sly and bold blue wave Who steals kisses from the shore - a stargazer knave. 7-12-22 Contest: Bite Size Poem No 49 Sponsor: Line Gauthier

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Bill Baker

Date: 7/21/2022 1:10:00 PM

Loved these rhyming couplets, Sam. Nice imagery for the beach or ocean. Have a great day! Bill

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/14/2022 12:50:00 PM

oh this is a delicious summertime poem, Sam.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 7/15/2022 9:49:00 AM

Thank you so much Andrea! So appreciate your delightful note! I loved walking the beach on a summer night filled with so many delights! Summer blessings!

Ann Peck

Date: 7/14/2022 7:54:00 AM

I love this, especially "where the heat stands still." That is so aptly descriptive. Even with her flaws, summer is divine.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 7/14/2022 9:35:00 AM

Ann, I couldn't agree with you more - summer is a divine smile that wraps itself around our spirits chasing away the drab and dreary! Hope you are having an exceptional summer. Many thanks for your lovely and thoughtful note. Sending summer blessings!

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 7/13/2022 3:55:00 PM

Sam : Love your little beachside ramble. Made me feel summer for a moment. Super, SuZ

Sam Kauffman
Date: 7/14/2022 9:18:00 AM

Greeting SuZ! Thank you for your lovely message. Thanks for taking a walk on the beach with me. It makes me happy to know it brought some summer to you! Hope you are well. Sending you all the blessings of a warm summer night!

Panagiota Romios

Date: 7/13/2022 11:56:00 AM

Your poem is like a painting, Sam. I am guessing your soul is as lively as this piem! Hugs, Panagiota xxx

Panagiota Romios
Date: 7/18/2022 10:45:00 AM

I just happened to see your reply! Words like a paintbrush, really swirl as yours do.other words are beautiful in other poems yes..but your words move, How fascinating…I knew my daughter was bright, she was in many adult seminars with me at age 8! One of her funky teachers told me, no kidding, she’d be lucky to be a hairdresser?? I almost decked her, LOL. I had my daughter tested at the U of SF! She is indeed gifted. She started three political groups and held public office twice, I am not going to go into her other achievements, she is fun, and compassionate to all. Raised a fantastico son and has a great marriage. Mothers can see things nobody else does, your writing impresses me without smothering me! Woman, you are a natural.! Panagiota xxx

Sam Kauffman
Date: 7/14/2022 9:16:00 AM

Hi Pangie! Heartfelt gratitude coming your way for your lovely message! Thank you for stepping into my summer portrait with me to enjoy this summer night. The memories of summer nights on Puget Sound are really like a painting! It gives me immense joy to know that these words became a paint brush! My mother, a teacher, always said I was the busiest child she knew. I guess it shows. Hope you are doing well. Your healing continues to be in my prayers. Sending you many blessings my friend!

Harry Horsman

Date: 7/13/2022 1:37:00 AM

Wow, the heat is hot, the visual superb. Love this, Sam.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 7/13/2022 10:00:00 AM

Hi Harry! Thank you so much! I have to admit I do love hot summer nights at the beach! Had to have a little fun with this one. So glad you enjoyed this trip to the beach! Makes my day! Hope you are having a great day! Sending you all the blessings of the season!