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Daphne's Gift

'4x4x4' Poetry Contest. 1-28-25 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Daphne’s Gift Daphne births winter magic When other flowers hide Dainty nosegays, so fragrant, They send early valentines. She smiles in winter Through the fiercest storms, Scent of Heaven’s smile, Gossamer grace enchants snowflakes. Sultry season of snow Melts with winter sighs As daphne exhales poetry Through the winter’s vertigo. One brave little flower Blooms in frigid hours - Daphne lifts the heart With her selfless gift.

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Sotto Poet

Date: 1/30/2025 2:08:00 PM

Dear Sam, You wrote fantastic poetry! It is nice and sweet. It explores the dual essence of invention, praising human ingenuity and flower joy. Best wishes for the contest!

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 1/30/2025 12:58:00 PM

Lovely Sam! Daphne the beautiful evergreen, in winter she’s a joy to be seen… Beryl

Deb M

Date: 1/30/2025 3:47:00 AM

Aww such a lovely and sweet poem Sam! A feel good poem for me! Debx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/29/2025 3:58:00 PM

So lovely. It reads like free verse. I rhymed mine. Hope she likes both ways!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/29/2025 6:39:00 AM

- Winter daphne flower a beautiful flower ... don't think we see it in Norway - Lovely poem,Sam - Best wishes in the contest - hugs

Ink Empress

Date: 1/29/2025 2:45:00 AM

How beautiful and soul warming is this poem on daphne, and how it exhales poetry , lifting the spirits through its magnificence, i love your word choices and flow of lines in this profound write especially love the lines "Gossamer grace enchants snowflakes." Love that! "Sultry season of snow Melts with winter sighs" exquisite diction! And descriptive language used here! Pleasure reading this gem today dear samszy! Sending you light today and always

Nette Onclaud

Date: 1/28/2025 8:33:00 PM

A floral delight, this one!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/28/2025 9:42:00 PM

Thank you so much, Nette! I have a daphne outside the front door. It is in bloom and a floral delight. Sending blessings and my gratitude for your lovely feedback.