Sam Scott Poet Free verse

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A Sam Scott poem:
25th September 2023
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Contest: NO 1244 NEW POEM
Sponsored by: Brian Strand
*WINNER* Placed 8th

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Silent Dancing

Bejeweled 
Like moonlight in a rain drop
Glittering
Like a golden Christmas garland
Breathless
Like the first strike of Cupid's arrow
Faultless 
Polished pedestrian perfection
Dancefloor
Diligence delivers determined duos
Paused.
Stunned. Silence. No-one breathes..
Acclaim!
Applause like a stampede of wild palms
Rapture
Of recognition requiring a hopeful return
Critique
Clamouring critical comments
Ascension
The holy grail of stairway stardom
Adulation
Anticipation of achievement assessment
Awaits..
The scores are in.

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Karen Jones September 29, 2023 at 11:47 PM This is engaging and intellectually inspiring. Great poem congrats on a win. Oh and thanks again for reading my poems Sam. Sam Scott September 29, 2023 at 11:50 PM Thanks Karen :) and keep them coming ;)

Joanna Daniel September 27, 2023 at 11:25 PM This is enchanting, Sam, congratulations:) Sam Scott September 27, 2023 at 11:28 PM Joanna, you are very kind, thank you :)

Christina Bowring September 26, 2023 at 4:51 AM This is so beautifully written Sam and shines like all those sequins! Flows beautifully like a waltz! That line,’ Like moonlight in a raindrop’ is so visually stunning! You have captured the essence of the ballroom competition so well and it’s my darling mum’s favourite programme! Loved the creativity of it. It’s a 10 from me :):) Sam Scott September 26, 2023 at 6:09 AM Christine, I shall think of your mum when I sit down next week! Thank you for the appreciation of my humble poetic effort - it is such a successful formula why mess? That ten maybe too high too soon though, I am not sure Craig would approve (*re-checks formatting*) ;)

Anne-Lise Andresen September 25, 2023 at 11:29 AM - "Like moonlight in a rain drop" ... sounds romantic ... and "Stunned silence no one breathes" took my breath away ... lovely written, Sam :) - Sam Scott September 25, 2023 at 12:12 PM Bless you Anne-Lise. Those are lovely comments :)

Ink Empress September 25, 2023 at 11:09 AM Oh this is beautiful! The way you’ve articulated the lines, i really am inspired to try writing like this! So good! I love the lines “ clamoring critical comments” ah the alliterations and depth of that line! Truly is profound. You took us readers thinking and swirling along to slow dancing waiting for the scores to come in. Stardom, highlights of reality really so well delivered, in a creative manner! Another new and original write, loved this Sam Scott September 25, 2023 at 12:11 PM There was one particular moment on a previous BBC's Strictly that blew me away.. I in no way capture it, but it's beauty and sheer power haunts me still. Thank you Ink x

Karen Jones September 25, 2023 at 8:49 AM Sam this is elegantly written raining images and all kinds of wonderful word play. I love the ideas and skill set you share with us. Thank you. Sam Scott September 25, 2023 at 8:55 AM Thank you Karen, you are too kind, really. I am very grateful :)