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Summer Gems

Summer Gems

A ring of bright topaz
 crowned the ruby sun today
Opal rays danced
 On emerald leaves,
Played on sapphire seas
 Like bright diamonds of dew 

7-28-21
Contest: Bite Size Poem No 15
Sponsor: Line Gauthier

Copyright © Sam Kauffman | Year Posted 2021

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Brian Sambourne Date: 8/9/2021 1:07:00 PM A gem of a poem! Congratulations Sam, on a most creative write. Cheers, Brian Login to Reply

Aniruddha Pathak Date: 8/2/2021 11:55:00 PM All the jewels there to welcome summer sun...congrats for a fine win Login to Reply

Mystic Rose Rose Date: 8/2/2021 2:38:00 PM You've given me a picture perfect poem to mull over, I love all the colors of this splendid winning poem, congrats Sam, :) Login to Reply

Hilo Poet Date: 8/1/2021 11:52:00 PM Marvelous poesy that you have artistically crafted, Sam, exceptional usage by appropriating effortless words that form a soothing composure that engages admirably. My compliments upon your righteous placement my friend, Aloha! Login to Reply

Joanna Daniel Date: 8/1/2021 11:11:00 PM Wow! Shining poetry, Sam, congratulations:) Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 8/3/2021 2:21:00 PM Such fun to play with jewels on a summer day! Thank you Jo!

Ann Gilmour Date: 8/1/2021 6:41:00 AM You painted such a beautiful picture with your poetic words Sam I see every one of your images too - thank you my friend and many congrats for your well deserved win in Lines contest... With kindest thoughts Ann xx Login to Reply

Christuraj Alex Date: 8/1/2021 6:34:00 AM Beautiful Bite. Congratulations on your win! Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 8/3/2021 2:22:00 PM This was written on a summer afternoon sitting by the water. Everything seemed to be dancing! Thank you for your note Chris - and your congratulatios.

Sotto Poet Date: 7/28/2021 6:53:00 PM This is fantastic in every way. The view was spectacular. As far as I can determine, it looks to be a winner.  Best of luck in the contest, Sam Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 7/28/2021 4:39:00 PM I love this. I hope it wins! Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 7/28/2021 9:40:00 PM Thank you Andrea! One day I was thinking about my experience as a summer camp counselor in college an experience I truly loved. This poem was born out of those experiences. I'm so glad that it spoke toyour heart.

Kim Rodrigues Date: 7/28/2021 1:01:00 PM Those gems are sparkling! Login to Reply

Alexis Y. Date: 7/28/2021 12:58:00 PM WoW! Sam, This is just breathtaking. I enjoyed the view. It looks like a winner to me. Best wishes in the contest. Have a great day ;-) Alexis Login to Reply

Tom Cunningham Date: 7/28/2021 12:26:00 PM Beautiful summer gems they are too Sam. Hope you're well, over fork over. Enjoy your week. Tom Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 7/28/2021 12:47:00 PM Hi Tom! Many thanks for your delightful note! I love the colorful sparkle of summer so different from the crystal glitz of winter! Hope you are enjoying the long days of summer! Over Fork Over!

Marilene Evans Date: 7/28/2021 12:01:00 PM A bejeweled poem. I can see the brilliance.... quite blinding.... LOL Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 7/28/2021 12:14:00 PM Marilene, thank you! Summer is a precious season and just seems to sparkle like gemstones. I've got an extra pair of shades for that glare! Sparkling blessings to you my friend!

Gary Radice Date: 7/28/2021 12:00:00 PM A Sam Kauffman gem. Cheers - Gary Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 7/28/2021 12:16:00 PM Thank you Gary! Summer just sparkles for me like the sunshine of your avatar! Returning your cheers with sunshine attached!