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Daffodil Rag

Daffodil Rag Free, at last free from the desk and that phone – free to run down the stairs and outside! All day I watched spring stretch in the sunshine from the business as usual office upstairs. How easy, how simple, to look at life walking, coughing, running, holding it’s hat. How peacefully sheltered the plate glass tombs keep us from sunshine, the wind – the rumpus of spring. But, five o’clock comes setting me free again to run greet the wind, waiting for me. Opening the door, the wind grabs my hand then laughingly pulls me down crowded streets. We dance with the daffodils nodding their approval – smiling at the mischief of spring.

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Date: 4/29/2020 1:36:00 PM
More or less we all feel the same way now that we have to stay in because of COVID-19. Your poem surely represents one's desire to escape and live again free among nature. Beautiful uplifting verses. Well written my friend, Sam. Stay safe.
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Date: 4/28/2020 4:52:00 AM
Beautifully penned..longing for freedom is in your words..Those subtle expressions of wind and spring are so graceful to watch.. Great write Sam..
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Sam Kauffman
Date: 4/28/2020 2:52:00 PM
Thank you Jenish! I always appreciate your thoughtful messages. The freedom of the wind in spring is such a wonderful experience after the blizzards of winter. Have a great spring my friend!
Date: 4/27/2020 10:00:00 PM
Great write my friend...your verses are becoming more potent...best wishes from the Wingster :o)
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Sam Kauffman
Date: 4/28/2020 2:49:00 PM
Hi WW, thank you so much for your message of encouragement! So appreciated! This is based on a true experience - fun in the sun and the spring!
Date: 4/27/2020 9:26:00 PM
I love the line 'the wind grabs my hand' - I can feel the exuberant escape!
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Sam Kauffman
Date: 4/28/2020 2:45:00 PM
Me too! Exuberant is the perfect word to describe the tone of this poem - hadn't thought about it in that way! Thank you for the aha moment grabbing my hand. Happy Spring! Blessings.
Date: 4/27/2020 6:12:00 PM
Hello Sam Kauffman, this poem is so much fun.It made me feel like dancing.Have a nice evening my fiend. Be safe.
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 4/28/2020 5:48:00 PM
Hello Sam Kauffman, i love to dance. I listen to my CD's and dance to the music often. It is wonderful to hear from you as well. Spring blessings to you as well.
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Sam Kauffman
Date: 4/28/2020 2:42:00 PM
Spring does invites us to dance! I hope you do dance with the wind celebrating Spring. Always wonderful to hear from you! Thank you! Spring blessings!
Date: 4/27/2020 2:09:00 PM
This is a fun write, thanks for posting Sam!
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Sam Kauffman
Date: 4/28/2020 2:38:00 PM
Hi John, spring is so capricious and begs us to come outside and play - especially now! Thank you so much for your message.
Date: 4/27/2020 12:21:00 PM
I love the fun and dance you've given this verse. Away from work and just run free. Hugs Eve
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Sam Kauffman
Date: 4/28/2020 2:35:00 PM
That is exactly the way it felt - to have a fling with the wind and spring! Thank you Eve for dancing with me! Stay well and be blessed!

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