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In an Instant

In an Instant 1-23-25 Contest by Craig Cornish “It is finished!” John 19:30 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In an Instant Eternity winks in a breath - Eden wakes from exile – Seconds split into bits of past and present. Darkness evaporates – winter and midnight only memories - As hidden fountains of mercy burst through parched crusts In places where wild things think they reign. Time blinks Eons align, pirouette to partner with change Space between sin and salvation vanishes, A fog swept away by infinity. Black turns to white – blindness to clarity – In the unconditional – the thunder of revelation. Wax gods melt into puddles in valleys raised Where shame tries to strangle angels - Undressed, riddles and enigmas open mysteries. Pulled back from pools of fire in Armageddon Life struts out of separation! Majesty buries iron rods, chariots and tombs - As shadows evaporate, chaos rests in resolution Now steps into know! “It is finished!”

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Sotto Poet

Date: 2/7/2025 11:08:00 AM

Dear Sam, I really love your line: "Eons align, pirouette to partner with change." The distance between sin and salvation vanishes, like a fog swept away by infinity. The distance between redemption and sin disappears, like a mist carried by the boundless expanse. It is quite profound and heavenly. You have a magic pen. Please accept my sincere congratulations on your excellent win.

thriveni c mysore

Date: 2/3/2025 9:14:00 PM

'Space between sin and salvation vanishes' then, 'Wax gods melt into puddles in valleys' fearing at the shame caused by such violations. Miltoneous write! congratulations on your win dear poet. Cheers & thank you for this beauty.

Valsa George

Date: 2/2/2025 12:54:00 AM

Quite profound..... dear Sam. What all changes took place in an instant. Eden woke from exile, darkness evaporated, space between sin and salvation vanished, black turned to white and blindness changed to clarity. Humanity will be spared in the battle of Armageddon, all because of the sacrificial Lamb who killed himself for the sins of mankind. So very deep and divine. Your pen is magical. You stand head and shoulders above many of us. All the Best, sweet friend.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 1/28/2025 8:37:00 PM

a prophecy well designed by your pen! grreat work

Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/29/2025 11:06:00 AM

Thank you so much, Nette! In an instant past, present and future aligned. Pretty amazing - a miraculous moment! Sending you blessings and my gratitude!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/28/2025 12:44:00 PM

wow, it is so deep and interesting what you wrote here. I am sure Craig will love THIS one.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/28/2025 1:23:00 PM

Thank you so much, Andrea! I hope your are right. You are such a wonderful judge of poetry. Your feedback is now a bright spot in my day. So grateful for that gift! Blessings!

Joanna Daniel

Date: 1/28/2025 2:49:00 AM

Very deep, Sam, and spiritual:)

Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/28/2025 11:46:00 AM

Thank you so much Jo! In that momentous instant, all of history - past, present and future - changed. Sending you blessings and my gratitude!

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 1/27/2025 12:28:00 PM

WOW!!! I enjoyed reading your "In an Instant" write. Great last line... Once again it will be said. "Good Luck" We both did this one. Have a fun day as you write away..................

Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/28/2025 11:35:00 AM

Thank you so much, Paula! This one is special to me and I so appreciate that we got to share it together. Sending you warm blessings in this season of snow and ice.

Ish Snow

Date: 1/26/2025 6:42:00 AM

WOW, word of praise to the KING OF KING. I'm sure HE'S like: That's what I'm talking about Kauffman, glorify me through that talent. May GOD keep blessing u abundantly. And thanks for your wonderful comment. Bless up

Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/28/2025 11:10:00 AM

Hi Ish! So wonderful to get your beautiful message. Thank you! After giving this theme some thought I couldn't write on anything but that pivotal instant in history when everything changed. Have to give God the credit, and the glory, for this poem. Thank you for your blessings! I look forward to reading more of your work. Sending you warm blessings in this season of cold and ice.

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 1/24/2025 12:32:00 PM

Very evocative of bringing the light of belief out of the darkness, I especially like your line 'wax gods melt into puddles' - speaks to me of the lack of substance of the temporary~

Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/28/2025 11:04:00 AM

Hi Michelle! It is so wonderful to hear from you and read your thoughtful feedback! I, too, love that line as I wanted to emphasize the difference between the temporary and the eternal awakening in us! I hope you are well! Sending you warm blessings during this cold spell! Looks like you are in for a string of wet days!!

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 1/24/2025 4:39:00 AM

Dear Sam, As I read eacg line I thought how your words thunder with divine intensity, painting a blinding clash of chaos and redemption. The uniquness was that each line pulsed with revelation and majesty, carrying the weight of eternity itself. Sam, this is a masterpiece of profound transformation—stunning work. Winter Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/28/2025 10:57:00 AM

Dear Daniel, I am so grateful for your amazing feedback. Thank you, dear friend. It is a joy to share these moments of faith with you! Indeed, those words from the cross thundered in the transformative power of eons and prophecy aligning - the big bang of redemption! Wasn't sure how to flesh out this theme but once I got the first line everything fell into place. Sending you warm, winter blessings and my gratitude.

Ink Empress

Date: 1/23/2025 11:17:00 PM

What a most powerful write this is dear samszy, its so good to read you after a long time and i must highlight the soulful nature of your poem, depicting timelessness, highlighting so much of life and existence in such a profound manner: i really love the lines "Space between sin and salvation vanishes, A fog swept away by infinity. Black turns to white – blindness to clarity – In the unconditional – the thunder of revelation." Yes eventually it all comes to an eternal light and clarity. Pleasure reading you today! Sending you light always

Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/28/2025 10:50:00 AM

Dearest Inky! Many thanks, my friend, for your perceptive reading of this poem going to to very heart and soul of that "instant" when God and man reunited - the most powerful and impactful second in all history - when Jesus uttered those words from the cross - "It is finished!" Truly not an end but the start of life transcendent. I am so grateful for your beautiful feedback! It means a lot to me. Sending you blessings of life and renewal! Samzy~

Paige Hind

Date: 1/23/2025 5:41:00 PM

What a journey, your writing - you have a passionate soul. :)

Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/23/2025 8:59:00 PM

Thank you so much, Paige. Energy and enthusiasm seem to be ingrained qualities. Thank you for taking this eternal pilgrimage with me. I look forward to sharing in your journey through our poetic endeavors. Sending you blessings for your journey.