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Stars of Clarity

Stars of Clarity 11-22-23 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Stars of Clarity Lost in ebony Void of bursting astral intuitions, Alabaster amber stolen, Abandoned in delirium’s decay Of dying brown dwarfs Hoarding lavender purple leftovers, Hidden remnants of disguised advent, Ashen sojourner wades through impotent stardust Numb in faded platinum insight. Out of grey vertigo Carmine dwarfs arise to overshadow ebony In a giddy sense of spangled glitter When enigmas and puzzles Step out of nebulas into mystic purity. Pilgrim, found in neon, Incandescent cavalcades of exploding chartreuse Guide ephemeral crystalline visions, Burnished auroras splash across epiphanies, Rounded shards divulge silver nativity, When salient flashes nurture constellations of certainty, Astral sparks of cosmic scarlet explosions, And shrouded a-ha’s emerge like incandescent sextons Leading to stellar sequins - champagne diamonds of clarity.

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Paula Goldsmith

Date: 12/5/2023 5:13:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. A lovely/colorful "Stars of Clarity" write/great ending. Have a wonderful day with your win...............

Silent One

Date: 12/4/2023 2:47:00 PM

I loved this one...congratulations on your placement

Ink Empress

Date: 12/4/2023 6:14:00 AM

Dear sam, I absolutely love your use of colors etc in this poem and your very clever diction too, very creative use of language and way of expressing here, i especially love the ending, cosmically pleasing, thank you for sharing your interpretation of the prompt. Absolute pleasure reading this. Congratulations on your win

Lisa Ricci

Date: 11/30/2023 3:36:00 AM

Dear Sam this is gorgeous in true vintage fashion with all elements attached. Allow me to let your entry stand as there is nothing to add or change. Execution and expression are marvelous in its entirety starting with your title to which you did not stray. The entry is to be read out loud with emphasis and feeling. I loved the mirror of title and entry ending which is a nice poetic touch. Thank you for sharing your skilled talent. It was an honor reading your entry. Blessings and Peace

Silent One

Date: 11/29/2023 11:00:00 AM

I changed my last line in the poem I wrote for this contest, so thank you for that... I love the use of language in your poem.. the alliteration and assonance is just brilliant and this is a powerful testimony to your vast vocabulary.. I think Ink Empress will like this one, I wish I could mention favourite lines, but so many you have written here stand out.. Good luck in the contest..

Charlotte Puddifoot

Date: 11/28/2023 8:25:00 AM

i couldn't connect into this contest at all, but i think this is a very strong entry for it - a deep dive into glorious imagery, with nice use of alliteration..thank you for your kind comment on my work :)

Sam Kauffman
Date: 11/28/2023 10:32:00 AM

Hi Charlotte! I think I was in the same place as you. I had a hard time getting into this theme without writing the obvious. Once I got the opening line the rest seemed to fall into place! Thank you so much for your gracious feedback. You always encourage me with your notes! And, I have to share, every time I read your poems I need several days to think about them, the beauty of your language, depth of meaning and poetic marvels! Take care! Blessings and gratitude to you!

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 11/25/2023 7:11:00 AM

Congratulations dear friend on your inclusion of your awesome poetry in Poetry Soups third Anthology - Reflections on the Important Things. Blessings, Jennifer.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 11/28/2023 10:23:00 AM

Hi Jennifer! It was so wonderful to receive your note of congratulations and to hear from you! I always love your messages! It is, truly, an honor to be included in this third anthology with so many amazing PS poets. I loved the more focused theme of Reflections. I hope you are well. We have had our first two nights of frost. When that happens I always think of you as you start your summer season! Take care, my friend! Hugs and Advent blessings!

Paige Hind

Date: 11/24/2023 6:23:00 PM

What glorious imagery.... very powerful.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 11/24/2023 8:27:00 PM

Thank you so much Paige! This was a wonderful theme to ponder! So happy you enjoyed it! BLessings!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/22/2023 7:04:00 PM

Absolutely splendid imagery. A sure winner

Sam Kauffman
Date: 11/22/2023 10:05:00 PM

Thank you so much Andrea! Such an amazing theme. It took me on a journey from challenges into the clarity of a night with guiding stars - new awareness, seeing clearly! So grateful for your wonderful feedback! Happy Thansgiving, my friend!

Tom Woody

Date: 11/22/2023 1:41:00 PM

I'd like to play smart and say I understand this, but I'm honest to a fault, so not so much. No matter, your unique colorful style is on full display. Wishing you the best for the contest

Sam Kauffman
Date: 11/28/2023 10:40:00 AM

Hi Tom, please forgive my delay in answering your note. I wanted to take some time to think about a response. First, thank you for your feedback, best wishes for the contest. So appreciated! Basically this poem is about the darkness of indecision and how a-ha moments bring clarity to us like stars showing through clouds leading the way like the north star. Have to admit I struggled mightily with this theme. Once again, thank you for stopping by. I always love your visits that prompt me to think!! Blessings and gratitude!