Weave

Weave Sweet slumber's singing loom Weave A cloth of wishes gathered from the stars From the garden hues of the Daystar Weave A midnight mantle In translucent silken patterns Thread gathered from the heart's silent desires In a mystic scheme, A portrait of the emerging soul From nascent memories Weave A lullaby to protect the vulnerable soul Exposed in dreams A mystic metaphor of the spirit, Shedding deep scars of wrinkled cobwebs, In white hot strands of conviction's passion Chords of braided joy in shimmery Dawn's strong resolve Rosy compassion to comfort silent tears New hope in borning greens Light as cloud ships Carrying midnight's pilgrim into dawning Of the Eternal Weaver 4-25-23 Contest: "W" Word Challenge Sponsor: Constance LaFrance

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Paige Hind

Date: 8/11/2023 4:56:00 PM

Quite the amazing morning poem! I liked the part about shedding scars' cobwebs and earning convictions! Such a lovely take!

Gary Radice

Date: 6/7/2023 5:16:00 AM

A wonderful tapestry of images spun from material woven by Sam Kauffman's pen. :) Cheers - Gary (Apologies) :)

Sam Kauffman
Date: 6/8/2023 10:30:00 AM

Hi Gary! Thank you for your delightful feedback! No apologies necessary! I am so far behind in responding to emails that I feel like I will never catch up and am so grateful for the patience of my friends here in the soup! I love that you got the concept of dreams being a "tapestry" of memories and experiences woven together in that misty place called dreamland! So much fun to share it with you. All the best! Cheers!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/3/2023 10:00:00 AM

what glorious imagery here. Well deserved first place win. Congrats

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/5/2023 12:57:00 PM

Thank you so much Andrea! Really got lost in the theme! A truly delightful journey into the land of dreams. Blessings to you!

Valsa George

Date: 5/1/2023 5:14:00 AM

You have spun a wonderful tapestry in striking images. There are many lines and usages so arresting like - "A mystic metaphor of the spirit, Shedding deep scars of wrinkled cobwebs," "Chords of braided joy," etc. Your imagination soars beyond the ephemeral realm. Lovely poem. Congratulations Sam on your first place win

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/5/2023 12:55:00 PM

Thank you so much sweet friend! Indeed dreams are born in the realm of the ephemeral - here and then slipping into a mystical place. I so appreciate the ways you understand and grasp the deeper meanings. You have such an amazing ability to write totally arresting, jaw-dropping imagery. Thank you for your gift and the gift of your congratulations! Blessings of sweet dreams!!

Constance La France

Date: 4/27/2023 11:55:00 AM

Sam, thank you so much for sharing your wonderful poem with us in my Writing Challenge congratulations. !

Sam Kauffman
Date: 4/27/2023 12:20:00 PM

Thank you so much Constance. I am indeed honored and blessed by your placement. Weave was a wonderful word! Sending you gratitude and blessings of joy!

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 4/27/2023 7:41:00 AM

Oh wow Sam. This is delightful and I love the "Chords of braided joy..." Congratulations on your win! :)

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/8/2023 11:25:00 AM

Hi Linda, please forgive my delay in getting back to you! I am deeply grateful for your lovely words of congratulations and your delightful feedback! Had such fun once again exploring the land of nod! Constance always provides such wonderful, inspiring words to explore! It is an honor to be on the winners list! Sending you many blessings for sweet dreams!!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/27/2023 6:40:00 AM

- Congratulations on your beautiful win poem, Sam :) - hugs

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/5/2023 1:07:00 PM

Thank you so much Anne-Lise. Weave was a wonderful word and delightful theme! Have a wonderful, dreamy, weekend. Blessings and hugs!

Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/27/2023 3:47:00 AM

A very encouraging work found here on the winner's list. I enjoyed reading it. Thank you for sharing and congratulations on this winner. Way to go. Sara

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/5/2023 1:16:00 PM

Hi Sara! So happy you enjoyed reading Weave. Many thanks for your note of congratulations. It is an honor to be on the winners list with so my delightful, wonderfully composed poems. I am honored! Blessings and prayers.

Jcb Brul

Date: 4/27/2023 2:29:00 AM

You have woven this gem with elegance and grace. Congratulations. I enjoyed the music flow of this poetic beauty. Blessings. ^__^ JCB

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/8/2023 11:29:00 AM

HI JCB! Sending you my gratitude for your lovely words of compliment, your congratulations and your most gracious feedback! There are several poets here in the soup who love music as much as I do and you are one of them! It is such a treat to share that special love with you! Take care my friend. Sending you a multitude of blessings on wings of song!!

Christuraj Alex

Date: 4/26/2023 8:32:00 PM

"A cloth of wishes gathered from the stars" - Beautiful. Congratulations!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/5/2023 1:12:00 PM

Thank you Chris. Love your discerning eye and so grateful for your note of congratulations! This is also one of my favorite lines. Blessings!

Alexis Y.

Date: 4/26/2023 6:50:00 PM

Hi Sam, I enjoyed your take on the contest theme. I like how you repeated the chosen word throughout the poem. Good content, flow, shape, and rhythm. Congratulations on your 1st place win. Have a nice evening:-) Alexis

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/8/2023 11:38:00 AM

Well, the web gremlins are at it again, Alexis. I was so sure I had responded to your lovely feedback and your congratulations. All I can say is thank you and offer you my gratitude for such a beautiful note of congratulations. Had fun setting up the format of this poem. I'm glad you liked it! It was important to me to maintain that feeling of a weaver at a loom as cloth "flows" from the loom especially in the third stanza. Thank you for sharing in my joy! Sending you blessings wrapped in sweet slumber!

Sotto Poet

Date: 4/26/2023 5:31:00 PM

This is a fantastic poem, Sam. Your thorough metaphor selection and perfect diction add another level of refinement to the outstanding verse you've crafted. Congrats on your win.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/6/2023 2:10:00 PM

Again, sending you my gratitude Lasaad. Your feedback is always so perceptive - such an encouragement! Thank you for that blessing my friend and the joy of your congratulations. Have a great weekend! Grace and peace to you!

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 4/26/2023 2:04:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. You did a great "weave" with your words. Have a great/blessed day..............

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/5/2023 1:13:00 PM

Thank you so much Paula. Had a whole bunch of fun with this theme. Blessings and gratitude to you!

Sotto Poet

Date: 4/25/2023 5:49:00 PM

Sam, this is a beautiful free verse that you've constructed based on the picked theme "Weave." Your meticulous choice of metaphors and your flawless syntax provides a further dimension of elegance to the excellent verse you have written. Good luck with the contest

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/6/2023 2:07:00 PM

I am delighted that you enjoyed this poem Lasaad! It was a joy to craft the images into the metaphor. So grateful for your gracious words of compliment. Thank you!!! Blessings my friend!

Daniel Turner

Date: 4/25/2023 2:29:00 PM

You are quite the weaver Sam. This is excellent!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/5/2023 1:01:00 PM

Thank you so much Daniel. I always appreciate our easy, thoughtful conversations. I am deeply saddened to know they may, or may not, continue as I enjoy your poet's eye and keen perceptions. Blessings to you as you continue your poet's journey.

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 4/25/2023 1:44:00 PM

A lovely Free verse you’ve woven on the chosen word ‘Weave’ Sam - “A cloth of wishes gathered from the stars - A midnight mantle - A lullaby” - eloquent silken treads to have read. All the best, Belle

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/5/2023 1:05:00 PM

Behind again! Sigh:( Belle your lovely words of feedback are eloquent and so thought full! This theme carried me on a "dreamy" journey into the land of nod! I too love the lines you highlighted! All the best. Sending you blessings of peaceful, happy dreams..