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A Vine in Winter POTD

A Vine in Winter – 2-18-25
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A Vine in Winter

January wakes
Whispers with kisses of snow
In floating bits of crystals
Catching weak beams of sunlight
Glinting on Lovestones of the misty isles
Where dewdrops quiver
Beneath the wand of hoarfrosts.

Tendrils colored in evergreen,
Not beholden to time or seasons
Or hibernation’s demand, pulse.

Silent lianas,
Protector of the vernal resurrection,
With quilts of tender tendrils,
Weaves a covenant of scented leaves,
Over skeletons of loam.

Through sleepless tempests of winter daze
This solstice cape, scented by faithfulness,
Sees into blackberry winter’s glory -
A snow rose endures with promises of renewal -
Harbinger and prophet.

Copyright © Sam Kauffman | Year Posted 2025

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Valsa George Date: 4/13/2025 9:33:00 PM "Silent lianas, Protector of the vernal resurrection, With quilts of tender tendrils, Weaves a covenant of scented leaves, Over skeletons of loam." What a picturesque description! I can see this creeping vine in all its 'crawling' glory. Your images are so lively and fantastic dear Sam. The arrival of January at the beginning is so enchanting. Sorry, I missed this gem as POTD. My belated Congratulations! Login to Reply

I Am Anaya Date: 3/22/2025 11:38:00 AM Belated congratulations on your POTD, Sam! Ah the flames of winters love "Glinting on Lovestones of the misty isles Where dewdrops quiver" imagery stuns and words peaceful. ~xhugs Login to Reply

Michael Tor Date: 3/16/2025 7:49:00 PM Congratulations Sam on another wonderful write of winters season. Login to Reply

thriveni c mysore Date: 3/4/2025 2:53:00 AM came back to treat myself with your 'winter's glory', ah, congratulations on your win dear poet. cheers!!! Login to Reply

Terry Miller Date: 3/4/2025 1:35:00 AM Congratulations on POTD and this placement for a fine, meaningful poem Login to Reply

Bj Legros Kelley Date: 3/3/2025 11:45:00 PM Wow, I see why this was a Poem of the Day! Beautifully written! Login to Reply

Nette Onclaud Date: 2/23/2025 2:32:00 PM this is the side of winter which radiates, a romantic view showing the sublime flow of the season made excellent by your shining pen...cheers on the potd! Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 2/27/2025 11:13:00 AM Hi Nette! Thank you so much! I loved your feedback and agree about the "sublime" nature of winter so often overshadowed by its less attractive side of cold, short days and barrenness. I am deeply honored by your words of compliment. Thank you! Sending you blessings and my gratitude!!

thriveni c mysore Date: 2/23/2025 12:26:00 AM congratulations on POTD dear poet. beautiful... Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 2/24/2025 1:29:00 PM Hi Thriveni! So appreciate your note of congratulations. Makes this POTD even more special. Hope all is well with you. Sending you warm blessings in this season of ice and cold.

Paula Goldsmith Date: 2/20/2025 8:47:00 AM Back with Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful "A Vine in Winter" write again. Enjoy your win as you write away......................... Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 2/21/2025 11:53:00 AM Thank you ever so much Paula! Love your notes. Thought you might enjoy knowing our plum tree is about to bloom along with our white camellia tree. Even in February, there are flowers! Blessings!

Unseeking Seeker Date: 2/20/2025 12:13:00 AM Oh my my! Another level! Such a beautiful picture Pai ted, as only you can, Sam. Warmest congratulations on POTD. Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 2/25/2025 9:43:00 AM Greeting Seeker! I am so grateful for your thoughtful compliments and your congratulations! Thank you! They mean so much to me. As I thought about this marvelous theme, and looked at the ivy in our garden, I kept thinking about how the ivy protects the soil from frosts yet lets the rain soak the ground. Such a protective little plant. Hope all is well. Blessings of bliss to you!!

Brandy Nicole Date: 2/19/2025 6:44:00 PM ' Tendrils colored in evergreen, not beholden to time or seasons. ' Such a vivid image. When ready, moments in nature bloom, and it's so beautiful to behold. Your thoughts caress gently around me. Congratulations Sam, on Poem of the Day. Many wonderful blessings to you. :) Hugs, Brandy Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 2/27/2025 11:04:00 AM Hello Brandy! Finally getting caught up and I wanted you to know how very special your note of congratulations was! Thank you many times over! Have to admit that the lines you chose to highlight are among my favorites and, in my mind, speak to the very essence of ivy as a symbol of the eternal, the protective, love! So grateful! Sending you warm blessings in this season of cold and frost! Hugs, dear friend!

Paige Hind Date: 2/19/2025 4:05:00 PM Lovely! Congrats on POTD! Yay! :) Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 2/24/2025 1:27:00 PM Thank you so much, Paige! Wasn't sure about this poem and I almost didn't enter it! Shows you how much I know!!! Hope all is well. Sending you warm blessings in this season of cold and ice.

Lin Lane Date: 2/19/2025 12:45:00 PM The fruit of the vine is always sweeter when experienced in talented hands of a vineyard keeper or of a skilled poet. Congratulations on your lines gaining recognition as potd, Sam. Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 2/27/2025 10:49:00 AM Greetings Lin! I am incredibly honored by your beautiful message! Thank you! Your message lifted my spirits in this season of cold and, for us, rain, not that I mind the rain. A POTD is always something special. As I look at the work of so many "vineyard keepers" here in the soup, I am deeply moved by receiving this honor, but, the best part is sharing the joy with my friends. Thank you for sharing in this very special honor! Blessings

Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 2/19/2025 12:09:00 PM Dear Sam, your words are stunning, truly. Congratulations on getting POTD! I love how your create such beautiful imagery and depth, like a quiet yet powerful hug. Your talent never ceases to amaze me. Winter Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 2/24/2025 1:35:00 PM Greetings, Daniel! I am so blow away by your thoughtful and perceptive reading of this poem! Indeed, ivy does "hug" the earth in winter protecting the cozy womb where spring grows! You always go to the heart, and essence, of a poem. What a gift you are! Thank you for sharing in this joy! Sending you warm blessings in this season of frost and snow, dear friend!

Laura Leiser Date: 2/19/2025 10:30:00 AM Beautiful pen displaying outstanding imagery, Sam! Congratulations on POTD! Well deserved! :) Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 2/24/2025 1:24:00 PM Hi Laura! Many thanks coming your way for your lovely note of congratulations and beautiful compliments. This theme really struck a chord with me and while the POTD is a special blessing, delving into the theme was its own special joy. Sending you blessings and my gratitude!

Jim Slaughter Date: 2/19/2025 10:27:00 AM Excellent piece, Sam, with beautiful imagery. Congrats on POTD, as well. Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 2/24/2025 1:21:00 PM Hi Jim, my thanks go out to you for your congratulatory note! Couldn't have been more surprised by the POTD but it is a very special honor. Thank you for sharing in the happiness. Blessings to you!

Zyrool Gifford Date: 2/19/2025 10:15:00 AM Hello Sam, this is a beautifully written piece, congratulations on your POTD win. Enjoy your day, my friend. Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 2/25/2025 9:56:00 AM Greetings Zyrool! Finally catching up! Thank you for your thoughtfulness, congratulations and encouraging feedback! It is so appreciated! While a POTD is very special, it is always more special when shared with friends! Sending you evergreen blessings, my friend!

W J Clarke Date: 2/19/2025 8:53:00 AM "This solstice cape, scented by faithfulness..." Beautiful eloquent scribing. Congratulations Sam :-) Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 2/25/2025 9:48:00 AM Hi WJ! I had such fun looking up the qualities and symbolism of ivy. What came through was its faithfulness and reflection of the eternal as an evergreen vine. I also discovered that it can be used as a perfume ingredient! Such fun. Take care. Sending you blessings. Always wonderful to hear from you!!

Kim Rodrigues Date: 2/19/2025 5:12:00 AM Catching weak beams of sunlight Glinting on Lovestones of the misty isles… Silent lianas… into blackberry winter’s glory…Lovely write, Sam! Congrats on POTD! Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 2/24/2025 1:41:00 PM Hi Kim, sending you thoughts of gratitude for your lovely compliments, congratulations and thoughtful feedback! They are so appreciated! Warm blessings to you!

Karen Jones Date: 2/19/2025 4:21:00 AM Lovely poem congratulations on potd! Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 2/21/2025 12:05:00 PM Thank you so much for your congratulations and sweet message, Karen. Sending you warm blessings for a cold winter's day!

Regina Elliott Date: 2/19/2025 4:16:00 AM A most beauteous selection for POTD. My enthusiastic Congratulations, Sam. Enjoy your special poetry day. Blessings :) Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 2/21/2025 12:03:00 PM Hi Regina! What a special joy to share this POTD of life and renewal! Thank you! A POTD is, indeed, a very special joy! Sending you warm blessings!

Joseph May Date: 2/19/2025 3:58:00 AM Very nicely done, Congrats on POTD Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 2/21/2025 11:57:00 AM Thank you, Joseph for your kindness and your congratulations! Blessings to you!

Tania Kitchin Date: 2/19/2025 3:33:00 AM Sam, a beautiful poem and imagery, congratulations on POTD. Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 2/21/2025 11:56:00 AM Thank you so much, Tania! This theme was such a joy to write too especially on a winter day. Sending you blessings and my gratitude!

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 2/19/2025 1:42:00 AM - The snow is nature's down jacket and plants wait patiently under the snow before they sprout when spring comes ... a beautiful poem, Sam :) - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. ... enjoy ) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 2/21/2025 11:48:00 AM Greetings Anne-Lise! What a wonderful way to describe snow - "nature's down jacket" protecting the slumbering earth. That was my thought at the heart of this poem - the way winter and the evergreen ivy vine are protectors of spring. Thank you so much for your note and your congratulations! Sending blessings and warm hugs!

Beryl Edmonds Date: 2/19/2025 1:14:00 AM Wonderful poetry Sam. Congratulations on receiving the honour of poem of the day… Beryl Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 2/21/2025 11:44:00 AM Hi Beryl! Thank you so much for your note of congratulations and heartwarming message. Both are so appreciated. Sending you blessings and my gratitude!

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