Sam Kauffman Poet Free verse

The Cradle

~The Cradle~

Leafless arms extend full length.
Embracing in their curves an empty cradle
Tucked into a cozy arbor still lingering
With the scent of apple blossoms full grown
Crafted from borrowed twigs, a stolen yellow ribbon and
Pillows of soft green moss
That cradled three tiny eggs, color borrowed from the sky,
Growing into a promise of soaring into sunlight,
Waiting within the guardian
Now dreaming through frozen nights -
Sanctuary, decorated with frozen dew,
Quietly brooding-  
Ready to receive the kiss of Heaven’s blessing -
Listening for the flutter of first heartbeats
And newborn wings –
Hope giving birth
When daylight lifts up hands to push aside the darkness,
Witness of the cradle born again
From borrowed twigs, a stolen yellow ribbon
Redecorated with pillows of soft moss.

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J Hamilton Gist February 4, 2020 at 12:22 PM Very picturesque!

Jenish Somadas December 9, 2019 at 3:53 AM Fantastic imagery.. Beautifully penned poem.. Sam Kauffman January 6, 2020 at 1:27 AM Thank you Jenish. I am grateful for your feedback. Happy New Y

Caren Krutsinger December 5, 2019 at 10:07 PM "Ready to receive the kiss of Heaven’s blessing - Listening for the flutter of first heartbeats And newborn wings –" your imagery is fantastic Sam. Sam Kauffman December 7, 2019 at 11:33 PM Hi Caren, Thank you Caren. I am so glad we are connecting. I love reading your offerings. Thank you again for your feedback and your encouragement. I am honored.

Andrea Dietrich December 4, 2019 at 2:57 PM wow, this is fantastic. was it for the empty nest contest? You are a great writer, Sam. Sam Kauffman December 5, 2019 at 12:44 PM Hi Andrea, Yes. It was written for the empty nest contest based on a nest in our apple tree. Thank you so much for all of your encouraging words. I am truly honored and blessed by them as I love to read your offerings especially your Holy Spirit poem.

Line Gauthier November 25, 2019 at 6:05 PM A most lovely poem, Sam. A FAVE for me. Sam Kauffman November 25, 2019 at 6:28 PM Hi Line, Thank you! Based on a nest I found in our favorite apple tree in our backyard. Reminds me that hope springs eternal.