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The Wind Shepherdess

The Wind Shepherdess The wind, Like a shepherdess, Gathers misty spindrift; Heaven’s lambs From azure fields Where they pasture Viewing paradise In meadows without edges; Gliding effortless In pastoral symphonies.

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Sonia Walker

Date: 4/24/2020 10:45:00 PM

Sam, creative simile written comparing wind to s shepherdress. A serene poem to read. ~ Sonia

Gary Radice

Date: 4/24/2020 3:59:00 AM

Your lovely poem, Sam, reminded me of a 'guided fantasy' exercise we used to help patients relax to in hospital using the power of their imagination. Great use of metaphor too. Cheers Gary.

Greg Gaul

Date: 4/23/2020 7:16:00 PM

Cascading rhyme through metaphor after another easy flowing metaphor, climaxing in a musical ending. Very interesting piece with the offset indenting form. Nicely done.

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 4/18/2020 11:22:00 PM

A charming and evocative poem!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/18/2020 2:20:00 PM

this is such a gorgeous little gem, Sam. I love this.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 4/18/2020 5:01:00 PM

Oh Andrea, thank you so much! From your clouds rest near the Wasatch, you get to experience the wonders of clouds taking the most delightful shapes through all kinds of weather. I am so glad you liked this little poem. It was fun to write.

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 4/18/2020 12:24:00 PM

This is so evocative of pastoral peacefulness, especially love the line 'meadows without edges' - you have painted a lovely picture, Sam-

Sam Kauffman
Date: 4/18/2020 4:58:00 PM

Thank you Michelle. I love to watch clouds scoot around the sky like they are being herded by an unseen hand. It is a peaceful experience. All the vest to you!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 4/18/2020 9:07:00 AM

This is pretty.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 4/18/2020 4:55:00 PM

Thank you so much Richard. I do love this image of the wind. Hope you are doing well. Many blessings to you.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 4/17/2020 10:00:00 PM

The wind can lead us many a direction, it is a great sheppardess of the spirit and it contains many a symphony in ones lifetime, Thank you for sharing such a talented pen, be blessed.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 4/18/2020 4:53:00 PM

Pixie - you have blessed me with your words - thank you! Your message reminds me of the scripture about the Spirit going where it wills. Have a great day. Many blessings and hugs to you!

John Watt

Date: 4/17/2020 1:05:00 PM

Love this picture of azure fields, where sea mist and clouds roam, shepherded by the wind... so imaginative and clever, yet so simple and elegant. "Gliding effortless in pastoral symphonies". I see your trademark style of paralleling two seemingly disparate images (sky and pasture) into one seamless one. With a little music reference thrown in for good measure! Gorgeous. <3

John Watt
Date: 4/22/2020 7:17:00 PM

In order: 1) Dvorak's #9 (New World) Symphony; 2) Beethoven's #7; 3) Tchaikovsky's #1; 4) Mozart's #40; 5) Beethoven's #6. You?

Sam Kauffman
Date: 4/20/2020 10:38:00 PM

Very cool! What are the other four?

John Watt
Date: 4/18/2020 10:19:00 PM

Yes, Beethoven's #6. One of my top 5 symphonies. Just found out today the SD Symphony has it scheduled for next season!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 4/18/2020 4:50:00 PM

John, you have an amazing ability for analysis - is that the engineer - I am always encouraged by your thought-full messages! Couldn't resist the music - thought of Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony. Thank you! Blessings!

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 4/17/2020 12:07:00 PM

Hello Sam Kauffman, I felt like i was part of this poem as I it. Be safe. Enjoy your day my friend. Be safe. It is cold here today. Feels like winter. Enjoying another cup of tea.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 4/18/2020 1:15:00 PM

Hello Sam,It is cold and drab today. Your welcome. Ye another cup of tea sounds so good , I will pour you a cup to. Enjoy your day my friend. Be safe.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 4/17/2020 12:21:00 PM

Good morning Darlene! Thank you my friend. Our sunny weather has turned cold and windy. I like your idea of another cup of tea! A virtual tea party - sounds like fun! Many blessings to you!