Sam Kauffman Poet Free verse

Storm

Storm

Dethroned beggar of a borrowed callow mystery
 Heaves a lightning staff into the waves -
Thunderous and raw clandestine secrecy
 On luminous swirling ariels sheering the celestial

12-2-20
Liberum Divisa 3
Sponsor: Gregory Barden
Taken from The Tempest

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Kim Rodrigues December 6, 2020 at 4:48 AM Catches my attention right away. So interesting! Sam Kauffman December 11, 2020 at 2:18 PM Hi Kim! Shakespeare's Tempest seemed to bring this poem to the surface - so to speak. Glad you it caught your attention. That is a high compliment! Sending you blessings!

Mark Koplin December 4, 2020 at 7:57 AM Such power and poise in these words! Awesome Sam Kauffman December 11, 2020 at 2:16 PM Sending you many thank you's Mark! So glad you liked "the Storm." Hoping your season is filled with with peace, serenity and joy!

Andrea Dietrich December 3, 2020 at 1:34 PM Spectacular words, Sam! You chose very well. Sam Kauffman December 11, 2020 at 2:15 PM Sending you a simple thank you my friend! The Tempest poem is a favorite and I was hoping to find an excerpt that would fit Greg's contest. So grateful for the affirmation!

Newton Ranaweera December 2, 2020 at 11:55 AM A great choice for the contest with graceful imagery, Sam!! Sam Kauffman December 2, 2020 at 1:19 PM Thank you so much Newton! It took me a while to decide on the right excerpt. Your message is such an encouragement! So full of gratitude! Warm wishes!