Agape

Agape I float in the inspiration of your charity Lord, Your intimate whispering fluent through living water Touching thirsting shores of drought Waiting open mouthed for billowing water Flowing from Agape. I float in the inspiration of your charity Lord To sink into warm depths of your passionate prayers Your tender path out of grieving exile Your hopelessly romantic heart Flowing from Agape I float in the inspiration of your charity Lord Invading every vein and channel not pierced like arrows But seeping in through a soothing infusion Reflecting the sunrise of Heaven Flowing from Agape I float in the inspiration of your charity Lord On gentle swells of crystal angelic adoration In reverence for the healing of the nations A balm from new leaves scattered tenderly Flowing from Agape I float in the inspiration of your charity Lord Near trees nourished by the River of Life Metaphoric essence of the river’s source Going down into a gently swirling playful Ludic Flowing from Agape I float in the inspiration of your charity Lord To rise up among orange petals of Agape In your greening open hand Storge love Abiding tender amity for brothers and sisters Flowing from Agape I float in the inspiration of your charity Lord Gathered neither in timeless vaults of starlit realms Nor still wandering in dark dusty chaos – An invitation to be bathed in sparkling splendor Flowing from Agape 5-11-12 - Contest: Say It Again - Sponsor: William Kekaula POTD - 5/13/21 Agape: Godly love; Ludic: Playful love; Storg: Familial love

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Line Gauthier

Date: 5/31/2021 8:26:00 AM

Beautiful poem, Same. Congrats on your well deserved POTD ~

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/31/2021 11:40:00 AM

Thank you so much Line! The POTD honor was a delightful, and very unexpected, surprise. There were so many wonderful poems on this theme. It was a great theme to ponder! Blessings to you!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 5/19/2021 7:32:00 AM

Beautiful in imagery, Sam! To sink into warm depths of your passionate prayers/ Your tender path out of grieving exile/ Your hopelessly romantic heart//Congratulations on POTD!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/19/2021 9:07:00 AM

Thank you so very much Kim for your congratulations and your visit! This poem was such a wonderful journey of discovery. Am still processing it! Hope all is well with you. Sending you blessings! :D"

Arturo Michael

Date: 5/17/2021 5:23:00 PM

Your soul is in this write and it's lovely. Congratulations Sam Kauffman on POTD.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/19/2021 9:04:00 AM

Yes it is, Arturo! The theme of Agape is one to jump into and paddle around in for here and now and beyond. Thank you for your message of congratulations and taking a deep dive into Agape with me! Blessings to you.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 5/17/2021 12:35:00 AM

This lovely poem is just incredible Sam! I see why it was chosen for POTD honors. A belated Congratulations! I love your metaphors that vividly express the journey. Blessings, Connie xxoo

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/19/2021 9:01:00 AM

Hi Connie. Thank you so much! The POTD was a complete, but delightful, surprise. :D Your sharp eye picked up the "journey" encased in the lines that reflect my exploration of Agape - Godly love. It was, and still is, a journey. I am so grateful to you for your message and the encouragement of your words. Blessings and hugs to you!

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 5/16/2021 10:51:00 AM

Wow Sam, congratulations on your POTD it is truly a magnificent write and totally deservant of the honor. I have been somewhat quiet. We had a very frightening experience whilst on holiday, and in fact only weeks after I wrote my poem Daylight Robbery. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/19/2021 8:56:00 AM

First and foremost are you OK? Sounds like your holiday was a traumatic experience. I am so sorry to hear that something awful happened dear friend!!! Thank you for your congratulations. This was a totally wonderful surprise. And, the theme was a wonderful opportunity to delve deeply into deep Agape love. Sending you prayers and many healing blessings!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 5/14/2021 12:50:00 PM

Nice to see you in the spotlight Sam, well deserved, congratulations on POTD. Over Fork Over. Tom

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/16/2021 9:31:00 AM

Thank you so much Tom for your good wishes and lovely message. I am grateful and humbled. There are so many talented writers on the soup to have a poem receive a POTD honor is an amazing and wonderful surprise! Hope you are well. All the best. Over Fork Over! **"

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 5/14/2021 10:51:00 AM

So, my dearest friend, Sam, I was right when I favored your poem for its quality. I see, PotrySoup agreed with my judgment. Congratulations. I am so happy for you and for the Greek word AGAPE which you so masterfully have presented and the officials of PS have bestowed the honor of POTD! Blessings!

Brandy Nicole

Date: 5/13/2021 6:12:00 PM

"Agape" is the highest of the four types of love. This is beautiful, uplifting and inspiring, all at the same time. Your thoughts caress softly around me and my heart. Congratulations Sam, on Poem of the Day. :) Hugs, Brandy

Susan Ashley

Date: 5/13/2021 2:18:00 PM

Oh, my dear rhyme time friend, your enrapturing pen never fails to leave me in wonderment of the depth and breadth of your deep and delicate artistry. Simply breathtaking, Sam! "I float in the inspiration of your charity Lord" sends me sailing on the potent love and beauty of this sublime spiritual piece. Your repeating lines; "I float in the inspiration of your charity Lord" and "Flowing from Agape" are superb in their cohesive effect and affective influence. Congratulations for POTD honors. A worthy and well-deserving choice! A zephyr-full of warmest wishes flowing your way, sweet lady.. ~Susan

Tania Kitchin

Date: 5/13/2021 1:41:00 PM

Beautiful, congratulations on POTD!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/16/2021 9:25:00 AM

Thank you so very much Tania! This poem was such a joyful journey in the depths of Agape - still pondering its meaning. I guess that will be a lifelong journey. Hope you are well! All the best.

Kim Merryman

Date: 5/13/2021 11:58:00 AM

Sam, I like how you repeated the first and last line of every stanza. This is a deeply spiritual write. Beautiful! Congrats on your POTD! Blessings, Kim M

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/16/2021 9:21:00 AM

Thank you Kim. The repetition just seemed to fit. I feel this poem was a gift from God's agape and I feel so honored to have been given the words. Blessings of agape flow to you!

David Kavanagh

Date: 5/13/2021 11:39:00 AM

Congratulations Sam, on your POTD, it has a wonderful flow, and upbeat texture throughout, cheers David

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/16/2021 9:18:00 AM

So grateful for your words of congratulations David. Thank you. I loved this theme - a unique opportunity to explore God's agape love and to paddle around in its depths. Blessings to you!

L Milton Hankins

Date: 5/13/2021 11:33:00 AM

Lovely write, Sam. Congrats on your POTD!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/16/2021 8:58:00 AM

Thank you so much LM for your message of congratulations, your visits and your always supportive words! So grateful. Blessings!

Eve Roper

Date: 5/13/2021 11:25:00 AM

Beautiful inspirational lyric Sam. Congratulations on POTD, very well deserved. HugsEve

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/16/2021 9:06:00 AM

Sending my gratitude to you for your note of congratulations Eve. Thank you. It makes me so happy to know that these words inspire! Blessings and hugs! *)

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/13/2021 11:12:00 AM

- Beautiful poem, Sam :) - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/13/2021 11:25:00 AM

Many, many thanks and much gratitude for your note, Anne-Lise! This is the second life of this poem. I am so grateful and humbled by the POTD especially reading all of the amazing poems here on the soup! Hugs and a wink and a :)

Constance La France

Date: 5/13/2021 9:42:00 AM

Sam, beautiful and congratulations on receiving POEM OF THE DAY enjoy the honor, love _Constance

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/13/2021 10:09:00 AM

Thank you my friend! So appreciate your congratulatory message and kindness. The POTD was delightful surprise and a huge honor especially knowing the richness of the poems on the soup! Take care. Much love and many blessings coming your way!

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 5/13/2021 9:11:00 AM

A very spiritual poem, Sam. Kudos on POTD! May love light your path in life always.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/13/2021 10:06:00 AM

Thank you so much Freddie not only for your note of congratulations but your blessing! The theme of Agape was a wonderful journey of exploration into God's amazing Agape love - still searching. Sending you grace and peace.

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 5/13/2021 8:59:00 AM

This is so beautiful Sam, I read this top to bottom, then bottom to top, it’s lovely read both ways. Congratulations on poem of the day… Belle

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/13/2021 10:03:00 AM

What a lovely perception Belle. Never thought after going top to bottom of going back bottom to top - like going back to the headwaters and enjoying the trip all over again! Thank you for your note of congratulations. I feel so honored not only by the POTD but the opportunity to share this with others. Sending you a river of blessings!

Daniel Turner

Date: 5/13/2021 8:45:00 AM

Congratulations Sam on POTD for this very inspirational write. It brings to mind the scripture I John4:8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/13/2021 9:59:00 AM

I love your scriptural reference, Daniel! It perfectly encapsulates the theme of this poem. Thank you for your perceptive and thoughtful message and congratulations. It inspires me to know I get to take this river trip with others. Sending you a river of blessings!

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/13/2021 6:54:00 AM

Talk about nailing the theme of William's contest. Wow! Very inspirational and peaceful, Sam. And congrats on POTD. Best always, Gershon

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/13/2021 9:54:00 AM

Thank you so much Gershon! This poem was a re-write of an earlier poem on the subject of Agape for William's contest. What a wonderful opportunity to give this poem a second life. It makes my heart happy to know it inspires and transmits a sense of peace. Peace and joy to you!

Heidi Sands

Date: 5/13/2021 6:04:00 AM

Congratulations for this beautiful, inspirational POTD Sam :)

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/13/2021 9:48:00 AM

Thank you so much Heidi. I am so grateful for your inspiring message and encouraging visit. The POTD was a lovely surprise. I am grateful for the honor. Hope you are doing well. Sending you a river of many blessings.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 5/13/2021 5:04:00 AM

Congrats Sam on poem of the day. Enjoyed the serenity and inspiration you convey in Agape sounds.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/13/2021 9:45:00 AM

Vijay, thank you so much. The serenity you enjoyed I felt when writing this poem. It makes me happy to know that others, like yourself, feel it too! Sending you many blessings.

Christuraj Alex

Date: 5/12/2021 10:47:00 PM

The Say Again Lines are beautiful.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/13/2021 9:39:00 AM

Thank you so much Christuraj. Had fun re-formatting the poem so those lines took center stage! All the best to you!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/12/2021 10:42:00 PM

I like the patterning of your free verse here and the repeating lines. So pretty, Sam.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/13/2021 9:38:00 AM

Thank you so much Andrea. I re-formatted The River Agape and discovered there were natural breaks I originally missed. Made a big difference in the flow of the poem. So grateful for your perceptive feed back! Many thanks.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 5/12/2021 3:13:00 PM

You had me floating too dear Sam. With your inspirational poem full of light and faith. Thank you for sharing your talented pen with me. Sending lovetic love energy :0

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/13/2021 9:34:00 AM

Thank you so much Rose! And, you are so welcome. The theme of Agape love was such an inspirational nudge to try to explore some of its depths and facets. Thanks so much for floating with me in this amazing river of Agape. Blessings to you! :)"