Happy Birthday To Sam Kauffman
[Capitalized words are titles of some delightful poems by Sam
Kauffman, each followed by a line from that poem]
How Can This Be - a thousand pieces of brokenness, fit perfectly again
Agapanthus - the season's sweet love letter, dainty flowers of azure or white
Psalm Of Joy - then witness life return from a stony grave
Poetry Is - poetry wears the words of smiles and tears
Yosemite's Ephemeral Autumn Falls - autumn's gossamer Bridal Veil
Black Opal - unrestrained fiery infatuation of effervescent excitement
Itch, Twitch, Glitch, Witch - my arms are just too short to reach this little itch
Redeeming Faith - steps out on ledges where we fear to go
Thanksgiving Blessings - a grace note in soaring gratitude
Hannah's Plea - a bonding of spirits joins our hands as mother and son
Dance Party In Summer - meadows slowly waltz, forests polka with raindrops
And We Call It - sprinkles, drizzles, mists and downpours; RAIN!
You Were There - refreshed by hope splashing as a sparkling fountain
The Language of Blue - muted voices in sapphire soprano rhapsodies
Oceana - to cover up her turquoise evening gown with capes of fog so thick
Skeletons Of Lace - autumn's leaves decorate lanes with discarded artistry
Abigail's Spring - sun starved shadow, warming the winter's wildness
Mindful - tingling in the presence of every dappled infinite breath
Keeper of Wishes - I hold your wishes close, a nebula bouquet
Acorn - tiny child born of my desire to encourage a new life
Underneath a Moonlit Sky - celestial sisters point to a guiding star
For My Children - a secret hidden, a joy to hear at the dawn of your life
Fragile Rose - breath of moonlight's silver shadows teeming
Music - Notes of music falling flat upon their sharps
Agape - reflecting the sunrise of heaven, flowing from Agape
Nova - mountain stars, give me your dreams, diamonds that twinkle
to wear for a ring
A hearty happy birthday (Dec 3rd) to a special lady and dear friend, the one and only Sam Kauffman... from your first entry at Poetry Soup (For My Children), right up to the current Best New Poem (The Language of Blue) and beyond, you have been a ray of light at our beloved site, always inspiring, always uplifting, always a friend:
Premier poet, ardent appreciator, gardening guru, faithful friend, skilled singer, avid author, marvelous musician, sports superfan, exuberant encourager, creation connoisseur, devoted disciple... hope you have a wonderful birthday!
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John Watt
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