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Agapanthus

Agapanthus Tall Agapanthus in the Nile you once grew, A river flower of sapphire blue, Bursting from your cozy pod Smiling as you nod On thin stems; Hello Summer’s gem Blooms in warm weather, The season’s sweet love letter, Dainty flowers of azure or white Grows in garden shadows or brightest sunlight. 6-26-2019

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Nicola Davidson

Date: 10/22/2020 4:03:00 AM

Wow what a beautiful tribute to a joyous flower....as a self employed gardener I'm blessed to witness yards of Agapanthus in gravel paths and borders. On a rainy grey day your words brought back the joy they bring....thanks

Aditi Mishra

Date: 6/4/2020 3:58:00 AM

I am charmed by the sapphire blue imagery of the river flower :) Congratulations on your win Sam!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 6/4/2020 11:40:00 AM

The Agapanthus was brought from Turkey to England by a very distant cousin of mine over one hundred years ago. The root of the name is "agape" which, in Greek, is divine love. Thank you for your lovely message and your congratulations.

Curtis Johnson

Date: 6/2/2020 11:34:00 PM

Congrats on your placement. Blessings

Sam Kauffman
Date: 6/4/2020 11:36:00 AM

Many thanks Curtis. Hope you are doing well.

Beata Agustin

Date: 6/2/2020 5:35:00 PM

Wow! Congrats! God bless you.

John Watt

Date: 6/2/2020 5:06:00 PM

Agapanthus sounds like a name thought up by you, or maybe Dr. Seuss! It's beautiful, though (just googled it). Just wanted to drop back by and offer a floral congratulations, Sam. Bouquets of olés!

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 6/2/2020 10:40:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. I love flowers but have never heard of your Agapanthus. A beautiful poem. Enjoy your win and day................

Sam Kauffman
Date: 6/2/2020 3:00:00 PM

Hi Paula. Thank you for your best wishes and congratulations. Agapanthus originated in Turkey and it turns out a very distant relative brought to England about 100 years ago. Makes it special.

Julia Ward

Date: 6/2/2020 4:00:00 AM

Very nice! Thank you for submitting your poem to my contest, and congratulations on your placement, Sam.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 6/2/2020 2:58:00 PM

Hi Julia! Thank you so much for your placement of Agapanthus, sponsorship and the opportunity to re-introduce this poem and this flower on PS. I was deeply honored. It was a fun contest! Hope you are doing well!

John Watt

Date: 3/14/2020 1:07:00 PM

Gorgeous tribute to a unique flower, Sam. I noticed there was a pattern to your syllable count and shape which I have to assume was intentionally created. All the more appreciated by a numbers guy like me! Well done, friend.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 3/4/2020 9:38:00 AM

This is one of my favorite flowers Sam. I have written a poem about them too called Lily of the Nile. I loved your poem and the way you write. xxoo

Sam Kauffman
Date: 3/4/2020 10:38:00 AM

Hi Connie, Agapanthus grows like a weed in California. You never know where they are going to pop up! It is a beautiful and graceful flower. Is your poem on PS? Would love to read it! Thank you for your message of encouragement!

J Hamilton Gist

Date: 2/4/2020 12:15:00 PM

Knowing what it is now is cool.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 6/2/2020 3:48:00 PM

Thank you. They are unique and quite special.

Anisha Dutta

Date: 1/8/2020 12:13:00 AM

Nice to know about the nice flower of Nile. Also, nicely composed.

Franci Hoffman

Date: 1/7/2020 7:04:00 PM

Thank you for introducing me to this lovely flower, Sam. Your poem is as beautiful as the Agapanthus itself.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/19/2020 9:31:00 PM

Thank you! It is a lovely flower.

Mubarika Sami

Date: 1/7/2020 6:04:00 PM

Beautiful poem exuding summer and a love letter to Agapanthus. I loved the rhythm.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/19/2020 9:30:00 PM

Thank you Mubarika. This was such fun to write in a new poetic form.

Hilo Poet

Date: 1/7/2020 4:55:00 PM

Well done my friend! Like Connie~~FAVE~~and as we both live in Hawaii though on separate islands~~Aloha!~@wk

Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/11/2020 12:38:00 AM

Thank you William. So glad you liked it. Aloha to you! Connie knows Hawaii is one of my favorite places.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/21/2019 1:54:00 PM

Sam, I love this beautiful flower that my husband grows in our garden. This is exquisite! In am Faving it to read again. Aloha, Connie xxoo

Sam Kauffman
Date: 9/4/2019 5:25:00 PM

Hi Connie, Agapanthus grows like a weed in my garden in both blue and white. Just discovered that a long lost relative from the Montagu family in England cultivated it from the mediterranean area. Aloha to you!

Line Gauthier

Date: 8/20/2019 8:25:00 PM

Lovely, Sam.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 9/4/2019 5:26:00 PM

Thanks so much Line!

Jan Allison

Date: 6/27/2019 12:16:00 PM

a poem as charming as the flower Sam:-) hugs Jan xx You need to put the contest details at the bottom of the poem

Sam Kauffman
Date: 10/16/2019 4:39:00 PM

Hi Jan, Thank you for your response and for the reminder to watch contest details - have been more careful. I am grateful.