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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

Date: 3/23/2021 6:48:00 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.

Jcb Brul

Date: 3/20/2021 5:35:00 AM

Like a lullaby, this poem flows so tenderly dear Sam.. Congratulations..

Sam Kauffman
Date: 3/22/2021 11:45:00 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

Date: 3/3/2021 3:51:00 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

Date: 3/2/2021 2:32:00 PM

Th opening line is perfect, Sam-- a lovely poem! Congrats on your win

Marilene Evans

Date: 3/2/2021 2:15:00 PM

Congrats, Sam. Beautifully and celestially done.

Alexis Y.

Date: 3/1/2021 9:59:00 PM

Hi Sam, What a heartfelt Valentine to the creator. Excellent job. Congratulations on your win. Have a wonderful evening:-) Alexis

Sam Kauffman
Date: 3/2/2021 10:24:00 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

Date: 3/1/2021 9:24:00 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

Date: 3/1/2021 7:23:00 AM

You chose well. Congrats on your win in my contest. Blessings Rick.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 3/2/2021 10:43:00 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

Date: 2/27/2021 5:55:00 PM

A beautiful poem Sam in tribute to the greatest love known to earthly man... Belle

Sam Kauffman
Date: 3/2/2021 10:38:00 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

Date: 2/24/2021 8:23:00 PM

I love the 'Covenant' and the 'timeless rhyme.' A very sweet Valentine, my friend. Light, Laughter, and Love, Gershon

Sam Kauffman
Date: 3/2/2021 10:36:00 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

Date: 2/24/2021 11:41:00 AM

Lovely, romantic piece, Sam! Janice

Sam Kauffman
Date: 3/2/2021 10:28:00 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

Date: 2/23/2021 1:08:00 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
Date: 3/2/2021 10:26:00 AM

Thank you dear friend! My prayer is that you will encounter a heaven sent, true valentine! Sending you blessings! Hugs...:)

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 2/21/2021 10:55:00 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
Date: 3/2/2021 9:59:00 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

Date: 2/19/2021 11:17:00 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
Date: 3/2/2021 9:56:00 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

Date: 2/19/2021 2:45:00 PM

So sweet and thoughtfully composed.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 2/19/2021 5:02:00 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

Date: 2/19/2021 11:36:00 AM

Hello Sam, this is a very romantic Valentine's Day. poem. enjoy your day m

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 2/19/2021 3:27:00 PM

Hello Sam, i did thank you. enjoy your evening my friend.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 2/19/2021 11:44:00 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!