Sam Kauffman Poet Sonnet

Winds of Change

Winds of Change

Capricious, wild zephyr – face changing ever
Pirouettes on toes with mischief clever
Breathes dawn’s glow – gusty gales of crystal snows –
Signals the seasons – the bloom of the rose.

A whiff of coming Spring – perfumed soft sighs -
Lifts up baby birds to touch new sky highs
In Summertime cools the dry sunburned land
Sweating dirt devils spin 'cross the beach sand.

A whirlwind of moods - mistrals laugh then brood -
Twirls pinwheel hues in Autumn's interlude
Cold drafts exhale in frigid Winter tales
Telltale breath bears meadow white hoarfrost frail.

Though changing winds beg to spin weathervanes
Each season’s persona remains unchanged.

11-24-20
Contest: Winds of Change
Sponsor: John Hamilton

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Janice Canerdy January 29, 2021 at 5:02 PM Sam, CONGRATS on your win with this lovely poem about the seasons! Janice

L. J. Carber January 26, 2021 at 11:25 AM Congrats Sam--very lyrical, and though I'm a free verse guy, I like it! The last couplet is much more profound than it may seem on a cursory reading... persona', person....

Jan Allison January 24, 2021 at 6:20 PM what incredible imagery throughout your poem the winds of change is so apt for this seasonal write,many congrats on your win Sam:-) hugs Jan xx Sam Kauffman January 25, 2021 at 9:45 AM Oh Jan, thank you so much! I kept thinking about the more things change, the more they remain the same - especially the seasons. This was such fun to write and to explore the different personalities of the season. Stay well and safe my friend. Sending you hugs :)

JC Brul January 24, 2021 at 7:51 AM Superb sonnet! Congratulations Sam with this enchanting poem..Your last two lines speak volumes...A fave for me.. Sam Kauffman January 25, 2021 at 9:42 AM Thank you so much JCB! I am honored by your fav! Thank you not only for the fav but for your congratulations! It seemed to me though the seasons change their personalities remain the same. Just some musings! Hope you are well. All the best.

Elaine George January 24, 2021 at 6:23 AM You have captured all the seasons so breathtakingly in this beautiful poem. Many congrats on your win, Sam. ~ Elaine Sam Kauffman January 25, 2021 at 10:27 AM Hi again! Have tried several times to comment on your beautiful tribute to Swan Lake. Congratulations on your win. Your poem is filled with the musical grace of this tragedy and of the dance. Danced for many years. Swan Lake is one of my favorites. All the best! Sam Kauffman January 25, 2021 at 9:38 AM Hi Elaine! Thank you for your note of congratulations and your lovely message. So grateful. I love each season - each with a distinct personality. Hope you are well. All the best to you in this season of winter.

Greg Gaul January 22, 2021 at 6:24 PM Such nice phrasing on this one Sam. Congrats once again. Sam Kauffman January 25, 2021 at 9:35 AM Thank you so much Greg for your gracious words, repeat visit and congratulations. This one seemed to almost write itself. That happens sometimes. Hope you are doing well. Take care!

John Watt January 7, 2021 at 5:28 PM Sam, yet another tantalizing write of the four seasonal winds. Your nature pen glows with the radiance of loving nature and a mastery with words. Blessings and yet another congrats for this outstanding sonnet!

Michelle Faulkner January 5, 2021 at 9:10 PM A fantastic tapestry of seasons, I like the 'pinwheel hues in Autumn's interlude' the best! Congratulations on your win! Sam Kauffman January 6, 2021 at 10:10 AM Thank you! Thank you my friend! I do love the seasons like a constantly changing "tapestry" before me - never boring! Take care my friend. Stay warm and cozy.

Linda Alice Fowler January 4, 2021 at 2:58 PM Back to say congratulations on the win Sam! I love the changing seasons. :) Linda Sam Kauffman January 5, 2021 at 9:52 AM Thank you Linda! I too love the changing face of each season - like place markers in time. Hope you had a wonderful holiday. New Year's blessings and best wishes to you!

Greg Gaul January 4, 2021 at 12:59 PM In the winds of change your performances are steady and certain. Congratulations on your award. All the best, Sam. Sam Kauffman January 4, 2021 at 1:31 PM So grateful for your words of congratulations and encouragement, Greg. Thank you! Was wonderful to share the podium with you my friend! Happy New Year!

John Hamilton January 4, 2021 at 9:00 AM Enjoyed reading this one again, congrats Sam!

Paula Goldsmith December 1, 2020 at 7:34 AM Congratulations on your win. Winds do change and your did it beautifully. Enjoy your win and day writing away........... Sam Kauffman December 10, 2020 at 12:30 PM Hi Paula! Thank you. After working with the theme it just seemed to me that the winds of every season were the hallmark of that season. So glad you enjoyed "windy" write. All the best. Blessings to you. Hopefully we will soon feel the blessings of a new wind to end this chaos!

Linda Alice Fowler November 30, 2020 at 8:48 AM This is a lovely write Sam, so full of brilliant imagery. Congratulations on the win! Linda Sam Kauffman December 10, 2020 at 12:27 PM Thank you so much Linda! Your messages and congratulations always make my day and give me a lift. So grateful! Take care my friend!

Kim Rodrigues November 29, 2020 at 5:24 AM So much to take in as the winds change! Congratulations, Sam, on first place! Sam Kauffman December 10, 2020 at 12:21 PM Thank you Kim. Yes the winds of change do keep us spinning - always changing the portraits of the season. Blessings to my friend!

Beryl Edmonds November 29, 2020 at 12:02 AM An admirable write Sam, so pleasing to read, congratulations on your first placed win... Belle Sam Kauffman December 10, 2020 at 12:20 PM Many thanks for your gracious words and congratulations Belle. I so appreciate your feedback. So happy you enjoyed this dance through the season on winds of change. Sending you warm wishes.

Alexis Y. November 28, 2020 at 9:49 PM Hi Sam, Congratulations on your 1st place win. Have a good evening:-) Alexis Sam Kauffman December 10, 2020 at 12:13 PM Thank you so much Alexis! So appreciate our congratulatory message. Hope you are having a wonder filled season!

John Watt November 28, 2020 at 9:30 PM Another first place for you today, my friend. It's been a good day for you! And well-deserved, I might add. More lovely writing from your talented pen. Keep it up. Congratulations ~ John

John Hamilton November 28, 2020 at 7:21 PM This is an amazing write Sam, loved every word, congrats on a top win! Sam Kauffman December 7, 2020 at 2:45 PM Mea culpa, John! I am way behind in answering messages! Thank you so much for this wonderful contest theme that blew in on wings of change. Such a fun and lively theme! Most grateful for your placement - so glad you enjoyed this "windy" offering. Hope you are well. Blessings to you my friend!

John Watt November 24, 2020 at 10:25 PM Ooh, I love the direction you took this prompt, with each season's distinctive wind. Such wonderful imagination, and each season so memorably depicted. Well, except for one season. The one that begins with "Play Ball!" ... "Pennant flags flapping in stiff April breeze / season's first run scores on suicide squeeze". Alas, 5 more months to wait. Seriously, your poem is wonderful and remarkable. "Pirouettes on toes with mischief clever" and your couplet closes it beautifully. Well written, Sam

Unseeking Seeker November 24, 2020 at 8:08 PM Exotic word craft indeed!

Caren Krutsinger November 24, 2020 at 4:46 PM This is exquisitely penned Sam. Gorgeous! Sam Kauffman December 7, 2020 at 2:40 PM Thank you so much Caren! I love each season and the ways they lead us to new experiences when they change. Sending blessings of this season of miracles!