Sam Kauffman Poet Free verse

Song of the Four Seasons

Song of the Four Seasons 2-16-24
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Song of the Four Seasons

Jagged steel gray skies
Compose barren bough sculptures
Midnight days, Orion nights
White fire crystal symphonies.

Spring wriggles adagio toes,
Sunbeams thaw tuneless meadows,
Daffodils dream yellow melodies
Blossoms burst fragrant ballads.

Downbeats of summer rainstorms
Silver sonatas of moonlight
Heat rises in crescendos,
Cool waves soothe sunburns.

Scarlet scatters leafy notes,
Crisp sapphire skies motifs,
Harvest chorales of harmonies
Harbingers in orange transitions.

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Valsa George March 12, 2024 at 9:58 AM I have read many poems of the four seasons. But yours is so different from the stereo types or the 'run of the mill' stuff. That novelty of treatment is there not with one season alone, but with all the four. I can hear the white crystal symphonies. I enjoy Spring making her maiden appearance on adagio toes, can listen to the silver sonatas of moonlight and harvest chorales of harmonies. Excellent imagery and beautiful flow. To my FAVE, dear Sam.

Ink Empress February 22, 2024 at 4:07 AM I love the wordplay here dear samszy. Your way with weaving a melodious one for the seasons is truly captivating and artistic of you to deliver. I especially loved the lines “ Sunbeams thaw tuneless meadows, Daffodils dream yellow melodies“ deep and so picturesque! “ Heat rises in crescendos, Cool waves soothe sunburns.” Unique! Really different how you phrase things, its impressive! Loved reading this. Congratulations on your well deserved win. A fave this is for me

Kim Rodrigues February 21, 2024 at 3:11 PM Alliterating, churning out the seasons…filled with delightful imagery and lovely sounds! Congratulations, Sam!

Paula Goldsmith February 21, 2024 at 8:19 AM Congratulations on your win. I love your colorful/beautiful write.... Have a blessed day.............

Anne-Lise Andresen February 21, 2024 at 7:32 AM - Beautifully describe the four seasons, Sam :) - Congratulations on your win in the contest :) - hugs

MB Farookh February 21, 2024 at 7:09 AM Congrats, Sam. Such an innovative play of words. I was literally singing the song.

Andrea Dietrich February 20, 2024 at 9:00 PM This uses wonderful imagery. Congrats on a well deserved win Sam Kauffman March 12, 2024 at 1:37 PM Thank you so much, Andrea! Writing this, each season seemed to present itself in a rich diversity. Had fun getting to know the seasons again!

Kelly Deschler February 20, 2024 at 5:03 PM A wonderful piece, written to the unique tune of the seasons... I especially enjoyed your fourth stanza! So well done, Sam! Sam Kauffman March 12, 2024 at 11:07 AM Thank you so much Kelly. For me, each season sings its own melody. Thank you for sharing in the song! Blessings!

Joseph May February 20, 2024 at 2:50 PM I like the musical touch to this great write Sam, Congrats on your win Sam Kauffman February 20, 2024 at 2:58 PM Hi Joseph! Thank you for this absolutely delightful contest theme and for my placement among so many wonderful entries! Your theme helped to realize just how much I love each season with their unique personalities! Sending you my gratitude and blessings of the season!

Paige Hind February 20, 2024 at 10:30 AM Very beautiful- love your musical tone- Sam Kauffman February 20, 2024 at 12:51 PM Hi Paige! Somehow music keeps jumping into my poems! I guess I can't hide being a musician! Thank you for your ever present support and inspiring words! Blessings.

Jennifer Proxenos February 19, 2024 at 10:51 AM Hi Sam you absolutely captivated me with this beautiful, breathtaking write. You bring each season alive with such eloquence. I have never, ever, read such an awesome poem of the four seasons of the year. Excellent. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer. Sam Kauffman February 20, 2024 at 12:49 PM Hi Jennifer! I am truly humbled by your wonderful compliments! Thank you for this very special, very treasured, gift dear friend! I love each season that leaves me breathless in its originality. What a joy to know that this poem was able to momentarily capture that unique soul and share it with you - a kindred lover of each season! Think of you often! Sending you blessings as you celebrate autumn!

Evelyn Judy Buehler February 18, 2024 at 7:57 PM Sam, your lovely poem showcases each of the four seasons with captivating imagery. Each verse is exquisite, enhancing my appreciation for all the seasons. Blessings.

Victor Buhagiar February 18, 2024 at 10:22 AM Four seasons, each different, each necessary, each brilliantly described.

Silent One February 17, 2024 at 10:20 AM Hey Sam.. Your poem is a masterful celebration of the natural world and its ever-changing moods. Through its rich imagery and musical language, it invites the reader to experience the beauty and wonder of each season, reminding us of the timeless rhythms that shape our world Sam Kauffman February 17, 2024 at 12:26 PM Hi SO! There are so many wonderfully unique qualities about each season. It was a real challenge to highlight just a few! Had fun putting them into a musical context. I am thrilled that the use of music made the poem more experiential and that the sense of personality in each season came through to you along with their cyclical nature that brings such beauty to our world! Thank you so much for your beautiful, inspiring message. Blessings to you!

Gary Radice February 16, 2024 at 9:33 PM Beautifully written. Your love and respect for each of the four seasons shines Sam. It's as if you have 'conducted' this musical piece. Cheers - Gary Sam Kauffman February 17, 2024 at 10:04 AM Hi Gary! Thank you! What fun to have the opportunity to write on each one of the seasons - to think about their unique personalities and their place in the cycle of life then celebrate each one of their songs. Each season has its own "seasoning!" Nature has always "sung" to me. So grateful for your beautiful feedback! Blessings and cheers!

Kim Rodrigues February 16, 2024 at 5:05 PM I love verse 3! … Heat rises in crescendos, Cool waves soothe sunburns! Sam Kauffman February 16, 2024 at 9:18 PM Oh, thank you so much Kim. In all the seriousness of the poem just had to have a little summer fun! Here's to a celebration of the seasons! Blessings. Happy Lent!

Constance La France February 16, 2024 at 3:24 PM Sam, your poem is beautiful, I love it and best of luck in the contest, hugs, Constance Sam Kauffman February 16, 2024 at 9:05 PM Hi Constance! THank you so much! I am deeply grateful for your message. Every time I think that one of the seasons is my favorite I remember how much I love the other three. This contest was such a wonderful opportunity to share the love I have for each season! Thank you for sharing in that joy with me. Blessings to you!!