Sam Kauffman Poet Rhyme

Cherished Heart

Cherished Heart 

My paper heart, trimmed in fragile lace,
Longs for love notes scribed on its face -
In sonnet words “Won’t you be mine-
My cherished child - my valentine?”

Devotion true, for all time,
No broken vows and no false rhymes
Faithful promise between the lines -
Covenant from my valentine.

I feel your heart beating with mine
Heart to heart in endless time
You choose me in timeless rhyme
Tenderly be your valentine.

When I feel my heart cold as stone
Lonely hearts club, beating alone,
No one night stand – one life renewed -
My valentine you see me through.

Flawless and abiding love letter
Perpetual life together
Cherished heart, a pure love divine,
This my eternal Valentine.

2-14-21

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Greg Gaul March 23, 2021 at 6:48 PM Sam, I sense a different and more powerful tone here in this eternal rhyme of Valentine. Really like the opening two lines and the general feel of this piece, actually a surprise for a valentine poem. This is different and good. Congratulations on your high placement here.

JC Brul March 20, 2021 at 5:35 AM Like a lullaby, this poem flows so tenderly dear Sam.. Congratulations.. Sam Kauffman March 22, 2021 at 11:45 AM Thank you my friend. It started out as a song that I adapted to a poem. I had a feeling you would pick up on the lyric quality especially with your love of music and art - a love for the arts we share. Blessings!

Mystic Rose Rose March 3, 2021 at 3:51 PM no great Valentine then one that keeps the fire going until eternity Sam, thank you for sharing this beautiful heart felt poem, congrats on your win.

L. J. Carber March 2, 2021 at 2:32 PM Th opening line is perfect, Sam-- a lovely poem! Congrats on your win

Marilene Evans March 2, 2021 at 2:15 PM Congrats, Sam. Beautifully and celestially done.

Alexis Y. March 1, 2021 at 9:59 PM Hi Sam, What a heartfelt Valentine to the creator. Excellent job. Congratulations on your win. Have a wonderful evening:-) Alexis Sam Kauffman March 2, 2021 at 10:24 AM Hi Alexis! I could not get past the thought of how blessed we are to have an eternal and heavenly Valentine and not just on Valentine's Day but every day and into eternity! Thank you for your gracious words - like a valentine in March! Blessings!

Greg Gaul March 1, 2021 at 9:24 AM So Sam, if I said I loved your valentine, that would be corny. Right? But I respected the rhymes, the creative imagery and the eternal last line. It hit every button for sure. Well deserved praise!

Richard Lamoureux March 1, 2021 at 7:23 AM You chose well. Congrats on your win in my contest. Blessings Rick. Sam Kauffman March 2, 2021 at 10:43 AM Hi Rick! Thank you for this wonderful opportunity to explore valentines in so many perspectives. So grateful for your placement and the contest. Your gracious message reminds me of the scene from the Indiana Jones Last Crusade where the templar knight tells Indiana "You chose well." A high compliment indeed! Sending you blessings of the heart!

Beryl Edmonds February 27, 2021 at 5:55 PM A beautiful poem Sam in tribute to the greatest love known to earthly man... Belle Sam Kauffman March 2, 2021 at 10:38 AM Thank you so much Belle! How blessed are we to be a part of the greatest love story ever told! Isn't it wonderful our mailboxes will always be overflowing with heavenly valentines! Blessings to you!

Gershon Wolf February 24, 2021 at 8:23 PM I love the 'Covenant' and the 'timeless rhyme.' A very sweet Valentine, my friend. Light, Laughter, and Love, Gershon Sam Kauffman March 2, 2021 at 10:36 AM Hi Gershon! Am way behind in answering emails - what else is new! I was hoping someone would pick up the Noah Covenant reference! At the U of Chicago there is a piece of a Dead Sea scroll that talks about the "uncircumcised heart." That phrase still leaves me pondering with all of its "covenant" implications! So glad you liked this valentine. Sending all the blessings of a covenant life!

Janice Canerdy February 24, 2021 at 11:41 AM Lovely, romantic piece, Sam! Janice Sam Kauffman March 2, 2021 at 10:28 AM Thank you Janice. It seems to me that for God, every day is Valentine's Day and that God is an eternal romantic! All the best to you!

Carolyn Devonshire February 23, 2021 at 1:08 PM The "broken vows" and "false rhymes" have made me a skeptic, Sam, but I would love to meet someone who is truly devoted. If you have, then you are blessed! Absolutely beautiful poetry... Hugs, carolyn Sam Kauffman March 2, 2021 at 10:26 AM Thank you dear friend! My prayer is that you will encounter a heaven sent, true valentine! Sending you blessings! Hugs...:)

Jennifer Proxenos February 21, 2021 at 10:55 AM Sam, this is the most wonderful Valentine poem I have read, with such feeling and creativity. I absolutely love it and it MUST go into my faves. Blessings and hugs, Jennifer. Sam Kauffman March 2, 2021 at 9:59 AM Hi Jennifer! Wow, I am so honored by your fav and so happy you liked this poem! I just feel blessed to have God for a valentine and love that God is an eternal valentine for everyone! Sending you blessings! Hope you are well.

John Watt February 19, 2021 at 11:17 PM Love your valentine, Sam. From the opening line of paper and lace to the denouement of eternity, a thoroughly enjoyable read. Blessings, dear friend. Sam Kauffman March 2, 2021 at 9:56 AM Thank you so much dear friend! This poem turned out to be an exploration of God as an eternal and heavenly Valentine. Brought a different perspective to my faith - one I am still exploring! Blessings, peace and grace to you!

Juliet Ligon February 19, 2021 at 2:45 PM So sweet and thoughtfully composed. Sam Kauffman February 19, 2021 at 5:02 PM Thank you so much Juliet! What a lovely message - uplifting and encouraging! Hope you are well. Sending you valentine's blessings.

Darlene De Beaulieu February 19, 2021 at 11:36 AM Hello Sam, this is a very romantic Valentine's Day. poem. enjoy your day m Darlene De Beaulieu February 19, 2021 at 3:27 PM Hello Sam, i did thank you. enjoy your evening my friend. Sam Kauffman February 19, 2021 at 11:44 AM Thank you so much Darlene. I was hoping to illustrate God as an eternal and every day valentine. Your message really encouraged me! So grateful. Hope you are have a "valentine" day!