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"Never regret thy fall, O Icarus of the fearless flight, For the greatest tragedy of them all, Is never to feel the burning light." - Oscar Wilde, Irish poet

Image by Rosie Lesso, (MA Contemporary Art Theory, BA Fine Art)

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A Sam Scott collaboration poem
21st February 2024
Top 100 New Poems (42, 12.4.24)
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In the nighttime hours As the world deftly creeps by I summon my powers Spread my wings and fly Past cotton clouds, Snow-capped mountains, white I am lost and I am found I am beauty and blight Past the midnight chimes A soul searching for home Tangling myself in rhymes So as to not feel alone Catch the updraft of hope Friendship sun on my face My place in this world in scope Loathing, with love replace

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Suzanne Delaney

Date: 3/13/2024 5:04:00 PM

Frienship sun on my face,” what a great line. These lines all flow so well. Congrats for it being a POTD. SuZ

Sam Scott
Date: 3/13/2024 7:48:00 PM

Thank you SuZ x

Deb M

Date: 3/4/2024 11:45:00 AM

Belated Congratulations Sam on POTD! Debx

Sam Scott
Date: 3/5/2024 3:48:00 AM

Thank you for being here at any time Debx. Appreciated :))

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 2/25/2024 9:13:00 PM

Ah, you always do an outstanding job of each new poem Sam , congrats on your POTD

Sam Scott
Date: 2/26/2024 7:02:00 AM

Bless you Rose for your kindness to me, you are a wonderful friend and encourager Sx

Kelly Deschler

Date: 2/25/2024 4:50:00 PM

A wonderful piece of poetry, Sam... Beautifully written and rhymed!

Sam Scott
Date: 2/26/2024 7:37:00 AM

Kelly - I do thank you for your very lovely encouragement. Best wishes - S - :))

Christina Bowring

Date: 2/23/2024 11:50:00 PM

Many congratulations dear Sam on this wonderful POTD - and you’ve quoted one of my favourite writers too! So happy to see your name here. This is brilliantly written with a form I haven’t yet attempted. A striking poem with a striking picture to accompany it. You have really captured a searching soul in flight ‘ I am lost and I am found’ - profound! I also love the line,’ Tangling myself in rhymes’. Wonderful narration as always to enhance this wonderful write. Many congratulations.

Sam Scott
Date: 2/23/2024 11:55:00 PM

Hello Dear Christina, always lovely to hear from you! You bless me with your words x (not all my work this, I hasten) There is something magical can occur in collaborations. Blessings :)) Sx

Christina Bowring
Date: 2/23/2024 11:51:00 PM

Have a great weekend my friend x :):)

Robert Schatz

Date: 2/23/2024 10:28:00 PM

Wonderful feeling of soaring... Really nice. Congrats on POTD!

Sam Scott
Date: 2/23/2024 10:55:00 PM

Thanks Robert!

Maria Williams

Date: 2/23/2024 8:06:00 PM

How wonderful seeing you here, Sam; you deserve all the honours. Your narration and exquisite lines in Ekphrasis form all go to make a wonderful poem outstanding. Congratulations on a well-deserved POTD dear friend...Hugs

Sam Scott
Date: 2/23/2024 11:01:00 PM

Dear Maria, how lovely to hear from you x this was a surprise (still believe your Forever Adeline should have made it to POTD) - thank you for all your kindness and encouragement. Blessings Sxx

Sarah Ann Jullion

Date: 2/23/2024 7:37:00 PM

Very nicely done Sam! Congratulations on POTD. -Sarah

Sam Scott
Date: 2/23/2024 11:02:00 PM

Hi Sarah - thanks for stopping by :))

Jerry Brotherton

Date: 2/23/2024 7:16:00 PM

Congratulations Tom on your well-deserved POTD. A Magnificent write, my friend.

Sam Scott
Date: 2/23/2024 11:05:00 PM

Thanks Jerry :)). Bless you! Sam

Sam Scott
Date: 2/23/2024 11:04:00 PM

Thanks Jerry :)). Bless you! Sam

Brandy Nicole

Date: 2/23/2024 6:15:00 PM

Spreading my wings to fly, past cotton clouds as the world deftly creeps by. I can relate. :) There's something magical about drifting through the soft blue. Your thoughts take me beyond 'snow-capped mountains. ' Many moments and emotions tangle within. Congratulations Sam, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. ~ Brandy

Sam Scott
Date: 2/23/2024 10:55:00 PM

May your mountains always be snow-capped, Brandy! Thank you for your kind words :))

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 2/23/2024 10:58:00 AM

Hello Sam Scott, so nice to meet you. congratulations on the POTD/I read your poem, I felt like on a journey. Enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene/

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 2/24/2024 11:26:00 AM

Hello Sam Scott, the weather in Canada where i live, is a chilly Spring thaw. Where do you live? congratulations on your POTD. Enjoy your day my friend. /DaRLENE/

Sam Scott
Date: 2/23/2024 4:56:00 PM

A journey it was indeed. Thank you for calling by, nice to meet you too! How is the weather in Canada? Sam.

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 2/23/2024 10:02:00 AM

Congratulations on the POTD. I enjoyed reading it. It is very relatable.

Sam Scott
Date: 2/23/2024 10:26:00 AM

Glad you did, Hilda. Thanks :)

Robert Sidwell

Date: 2/23/2024 9:36:00 AM

Congratulations on POTD for such a well crafted and uplifting piece! Well deserved!

Sam Scott
Date: 2/23/2024 10:25:00 AM

Thanks, Robert :)

Speaks Volumes

Date: 2/23/2024 7:25:00 AM

Congratulations !!! A bright cheery poem, just the shot to make spirits soar. Thanks Sam, Enjoyed.

Sam Scott
Date: 2/23/2024 8:00:00 AM

Always lovely to hear from you SV and your comments are well received, I promise Sx

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 2/23/2024 7:19:00 AM

Dear Sam, Congratulations on your poem being selected as the POTD! What a well-deserved honor for such a beautifully crafted piece. Receiving recognition for your artistry is a testament to your talent and dedication as a poet. - Blessings, Daniel

Bill Baker
Date: 2/23/2024 10:00:00 AM

The reply below was a posting error. It should be under my comment and Sam's reply, Not here under Daniel ... my apologies for the mistake. Bill

Bill Baker
Date: 2/23/2024 9:36:00 AM

Thank you for the compliment on our picture, Sam. I too have been one that pushed myself to the limit ... as they say, I've been to the edge and back! Bill

Sam Scott
Date: 2/23/2024 8:11:00 AM

Daniel - I very much appreciate your considered comments (and may have said this was something of a collaboration..) but your words are wonderful and very well received :))

Sam Scott
Date: 2/23/2024 8:03:00 AM

Daniel - I very much appreciate your considered comments (and may have said this was something of a collaboration..) but your words are wonderful and very well received :))

Bill Baker

Date: 2/23/2024 7:07:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD, Sam! Well-written on a topic we all deal with in many different ways. It reminds me of Taoism, "the middle way" teachings. Extremes in life may be exciting, even thrilling at times, but may also be destructive, even disabling. At times the extreme ends in an untimely death. Choosing a pathway of "enough" can bring balance into one's life. Enjoy your special day of recognition, my friend. Bill

Bill Baker
Date: 2/23/2024 9:56:00 AM

Thank you for the compliment on our picture, Sam. I too have been one that pushed myself to the limit ... as they say, I've been to the edge and back! Bil

Sam Scott
Date: 2/23/2024 7:57:00 AM

Dear Bill - your are a fount of knowledge and wisdom! I agree, the 'middle way' should be the median experience - although I am not against flying too close to the sun occasionally. Factor SP50, ofourse. (and what a lovely picture of you two!! x)

Nancy Kaufman

Date: 2/23/2024 7:00:00 AM

Hi Sam, I am very impressed with this form of poetry, Ekphrasis, as well as it's excellent content. You did a wonderful job expressing the polarity that exists in most human beings. Congratulations on this well crafted POTD and enjoy the honor!

Sam Scott
Date: 2/23/2024 7:04:00 AM

Delightful to hear that Nancy, thank you :))

R J. Elless

Date: 2/23/2024 6:56:00 AM

Sam, I like the contrast you use. Congratulations on Your POTD. Keep Rolling.

Sam Scott
Date: 2/23/2024 7:05:00 AM

Thanks RJ :)

Sam Scott
Date: 2/23/2024 7:04:00 AM

Thanks RJ :)

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 2/23/2024 6:50:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your beautiful write. Have a blessed day writing away....................

Sam Scott
Date: 2/23/2024 6:54:00 AM

Thanks for stopping by Paula :)

Joseph May

Date: 2/23/2024 6:49:00 AM

An intriguing write Sam, Congrats on POTD

Sam Scott
Date: 2/23/2024 6:50:00 AM

Appreciated, Joseph :)

Ink Empress

Date: 2/23/2024 6:38:00 AM

Beautiful and meaningful write this is. So well articulated and delivered. I especially loved the lines “ I am lost and I am found I am beauty and blight” excellent! Always love a poem with mythological touch in it. And i love your explanation below too. “ A soul searching for home Tangling myself in rhymes So as to not feel alone” i think many can resonate with that. So sincere and soulful! Congratulations also on POTD! Well deserved! Pleasure reading you

Sam Scott
Date: 2/23/2024 6:43:00 AM

So nice to hear from you, Ink. You picked out some of my favourite lines from the collaboration! I always appreciate your reflections and feedback - it does me good. Sx

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 2/23/2024 6:17:00 AM

A mythical write of being lost and dreaming of finding a place to belong Sam. Congratulations on the honor of POTD! :)

Sam Scott
Date: 2/23/2024 6:35:00 AM

Thank you so much Linda, I cannot take all of the credit, but any adulation will be shared appropriately, Sx

Tom Woody

Date: 2/23/2024 5:48:00 AM

Most of us live in between the extremes, an average life. But not all. Nice POTD choice for today

Sam Scott
Date: 2/23/2024 6:34:00 AM

Thanks Tom! :)

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 2/22/2024 7:56:00 AM

Dear Sam, Your words created an image of a soul navigating the quiet mysteries of the night, grappling with both the beauty and the challenges it presents. The words you crafted, from the cotton clouds to the snow-capped mountains, captured the essence of a journey through the heart and mind's external and internal landscapes. Your exploration of themes like loneliness, hope, and the quest for belonging was striking. Your poem touched me in ways I cannot fully articulate, and I am grateful to have experienced it. - Blessings, Daniel

Sam Scott
Date: 2/22/2024 8:23:00 AM

Well that is a well-crafted comment for sure! I would like to take the full credit but cannot.. your interpretation is precise and if the words moved you (or continue to) the emotion behind the words has broken through - and I am glad. Thanks Daniel :))

Sam Scott

Date: 2/21/2024 8:56:00 AM

Son of Daedalus and captive of King Minos, Icarus was the character from Greek myth who flew too close to the sun and fell to his death. His father had made the wings from wax and bird feathers so the pair could escape from their imprisonment on the island of Crete across the sea to Athens. But he warned Icarus to “fly between the extremes”, instructing him that flying too high would melt the wax in his wings, while too low would soak the feathers and make them heavy, pulling him into the sea.