Sam Kauffman Poet Free verse

Underneath a Moonlit Sky

Underneath a Moonlit Sky

Underneath a moonlit sky
 Amid falling leaves
  Of salty foam fans
Celestial sisters
Point
To a guiding star
When a rudderless heart
Navigates
Straight for hard and rocky teeth
Or too close to the black hole
Of swirling currents
Imploding
The surface tension
Asking handmaids –
 Sisters
  Of the sand
  And seashore –
	Calm waves
	And sea caves
Wearing silk of soft
 Undulating
   Waves
 And red coral crowns –
Ride on silver dolphins
 As guardians and guides
  Through the narrow needle’s eye
 For the hapless heart
Past spinning fury,
 Laughing,
Or dilemma’s devouring teeth,
Drowning out the siren’s song
 Of deadly enchantments
With sweet lyrical tides of beauty
Leading   
Into the chalice of safe harbor –
Choosing 
 A compass of compassion’s grace
To set a new course beneath
 Watchful,
   Heavenly eyes-
With renewed love of life -
Embraced 
By the beauty of nourishing nectar 
From the sea’s bountiful fountain
Underneath a moonlit sky.

8-1-20
Title Chosen; Beneath a Moonlit Sky
Sponsor: Edward Ibeh

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Jennifer Proxenos August 5, 2020 at 10:38 AM Hi Sam, congratulations my friend, what a superb, well crafted poem, had to fave it, keep them coming and your ink well full! Blessings and hugs, Jennifer.

Jenna Logan August 5, 2020 at 6:49 AM You painted a lovely scene in which the moon shines. Congratulations, Sam.

Andrea Dietrich August 4, 2020 at 3:24 PM what a beauty, Sam. Congrats on your win. Sam Kauffman August 4, 2020 at 9:08 PM So glad you liked it Andrea. Thank you for your constant encouragement and your congratulations! Sending you blessings.

Aditi Mishra August 4, 2020 at 12:17 PM Your poem is such a brilliant one. It has metaphors, gorgeous references and the subtle personification in those elements in such an enchanting way. Congratulations on your win Sam! :) Sam Kauffman August 4, 2020 at 9:06 PM Once again I am totally humbled by your message! I loved the suggested titles and had such fun creating this poem. Thank you for your congratulations and your continued encouragement! hugs and blessings..

Edward Ibeh August 4, 2020 at 12:08 PM Congratulations on winning 1st place in my contest with this brilliant poem, Sam:-) You're truly a gifted poetess! Sam Kauffman August 4, 2020 at 8:59 PM Can you see me blushing? Edward thank you not only for your fist place placement but for your beautiful themes and constant encouragement! The suggested titles just seemed to go together as a foundation for this poem. Blessings to you my friend