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Summer Seashore

Summer Seashore

Hot August nights - the heat stands still
Starfish on beaches wait for tidepools to fill

Summer phosphorus - stardust on tides
Leaves sparkling footprints - on seashores abides

Rippled sands meet with a sly rogue wave
Steals kisses from the shore - stargazer knave.

5-19-21
Contest: Charm Me
Sponsor: Line Gauthier

beachsummerrhyme

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Greg Gaul

Date: 5/29/2021 1:16:00 PM

Charming indeed Sam for all those seaside images. Congrats on your placement.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/30/2021 9:09:00 AM

Many thanks and much gratitude Greg. Truly there is something very special about walking a northwest beach in August when everything sparkles! Thank you for your note of congratulations!

Kim Merryman

Date: 5/28/2021 3:03:00 PM

I love the imagery in this, Sam! Congrats on your win in Line's and Brian's contests! Blessings, Kim M

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/30/2021 9:06:00 AM

Thank you so much Kim. This poem came out of many walks on the beach during the warmth of August nights. Couldn't wait for the phosphorous to make their appearance! It was just like twinkling stardust. Blessings to you!

Janice Canerdy

Date: 5/26/2021 6:45:00 AM

Sam, CONGRATS on your win. This poem charmed me too! Janice

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/26/2021 9:40:00 AM

I am so happy to hear that you found this poem charming. That is a special affirmation! Thank you for your message and your note of congratulations! Hope you are well! Here's to summer, beaches and phosphorus!

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 5/24/2021 9:02:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. A wonderful write. I love your line, "Leaves sparkling footprints - on seashores abides." I wish I was walking on your beach. Have a blessed day/week..................

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/26/2021 9:38:00 AM

Hi Paula! You can walk on this beach anytime! I love the company. In the northwest phosphorus, a tiny aquatic organism, shows up in August. When disturbed by tides and waves it emits a spark making the water and shore sparkle. It is a scene of enchantment. Have a wonderful day filled with sparkling blessings!

Eve Roper

Date: 5/23/2021 7:14:00 PM

Congratulations, Sam, in Line Gauthier's "Charm me," contest. . Hugs Eve

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/26/2021 9:34:00 AM

Thank you so much Eve! Here's to summer and walks on the beach! Blessings my friend. :D

Panagiota Romios

Date: 5/21/2021 12:22:00 PM

Great! I CAN FEEL THE SUMMER PANGIE XX

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/26/2021 9:33:00 AM

Thank you Pangie! I was so hoping to capture that special experience of walking on the beach on a warm summer night. Thank you so much for your affirmation!! Hope you are doing well. Summer is almost here! Summer blessings to you.

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 5/21/2021 4:29:00 AM

Not only charmed me your verses, my friend, Sam, but they also mesmerized me! Blessings!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/26/2021 9:30:00 AM

Hi Demetrios! Can you tell how far behind I am in answering messages?! Thank you dear friend! A warm summer night at the beach under the stars watching the waves is an indescribable treat. I was hoping to capture that feeling. Your delightful message means so much to me. I am grateful. Blessings of summer to you!

Jan Allison

Date: 5/20/2021 3:30:00 PM

what a charming poem Sam:-) hugs Jan xx

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/26/2021 9:20:00 AM

Thank you so much Jan. Your delightful message means so much as you live so close to the sea! Hugs :D

Heidi Sands

Date: 5/20/2021 2:55:00 PM

This is very nice Sam. I can see the starfish too. Great rhyme :)

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/26/2021 9:19:00 AM

Thank you Heidi. There is something very special about a summer night at the beach. So glad you enjoyed this stroll along the seashore with the starfish! Blessings to you.