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Daphne Odora

Daphne Odora Dainty Daphne costumed in purest white Through winter’s darkest days shares her blooms Wears a satin gown to the ice moon’s delight Small nosegay clusters share intoxicated perfume. Daphne sings in winterfests of raucous snows Evergreen, her smiles warm winterbound showers January’s merry child surely knows She lifts the heart through every frigid hour. 8-26-22 Contest: Eight Lines of Rhyme - Your Favorite Flower Sponsor: Tania Kitchin

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Len Gasun

Date: 9/6/2022 7:05:00 AM

Such a very pretty flower you have lovingly introduced to us through your beautiful rhyme my dear friend Sam. I love so much and your awesome poem. I googled it and it's really pretty. Congratulations on your win! Thanks for sharing my dear friend. Blessings to you always. Hugs

Terry Miller

Date: 9/5/2022 11:51:00 PM

Congratulations Sam!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 9/7/2022 11:37:00 AM

Hi Terry! Thank you so much. I learned about Daphne from my grandmother making it an extra special addition to my garden! Blessings!

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 9/5/2022 6:21:00 AM

A beautiful tribute Sam! Congratulations on your win! Linda

Sam Kauffman
Date: 9/7/2022 11:40:00 AM

Greetings Linda! Thank you so much for your note of congratulations! Not only is this contest the opportunity to highlight my favorite flower, it is a chance to give tribute to my grandmother who introduced me to this incredible flower! Sending you blessings my friend :)"

Tania Kitchin

Date: 9/4/2022 2:14:00 PM

Sam, congratulations on your winning placement with your lovely poem!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 9/7/2022 11:45:00 AM

Hi Tania! Thank you so much for your generous placement, your congratulations and this wonderful contest that brought out tributes to so many incredible flowers in God's garden! What wonderful poems were entered into your contest. It was a delightful theme that not only gave me the chance to introduce this flower to so many but to give tribute to my grandmother who introduced me to Daphne! Many thanks!

Michael Tor

Date: 9/2/2022 3:18:00 AM

Your Poetry on this chosen flower is marvelous. I too was not familiar with it. You taught me a new flower this morning. Thanks for sharing, wishing you the best for the contest Sam...

Sam Kauffman
Date: 9/7/2022 11:59:00 AM

Michael, I am so glad you enjoyed my poem on the Daphne! I always look forward to the time when Daphne blooms at the coldest, darkest time of the year. I have two plants at our front door and watch every day as the buds swell then open with glorious perfume and beautiful flowers to scent the front door with sheer delight. Thank you for your lovely feedback a blessing! Sending you many blessings!

Jim Slaughter

Date: 8/29/2022 11:18:00 AM

This is a new one to me, too, Sam. She sounds delightful.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 9/7/2022 11:53:00 AM

Thanks Jim! See is indeed full of delight blooming in the middle of winter with a heavenly perfume! Such fun to highlight this amazing flower and introduce her to so many! Hope all is well! Blessings!

Deb M

Date: 8/27/2022 12:50:00 AM

Hey Sam….like Gary I thought Daphne Odora was a tribute to a woman personality of some sort also until I looked it up! Ha…..The poem is beautifully written and Daphne sounds delightful. I will be seeking her out on my next nursery visit! I Learnt something new today! Thanks Sam…..Debx

Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/27/2022 9:14:00 AM

Hi Deb! Seems I have created a woman, or plant, of mystery! My grandmother introduced me to this beautiful flower and I have had a love affair with it since childhood. I know it grows in southern Australia and in temperate climates in the US. It came from China. I would imagine that It would grow all over the UK. I am thrilled I was able to introduce you to this amazing little winter wonder. Thank you for your beautiful feedback. Hope you are able to find a Daphne. Blessings!

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 8/26/2022 10:13:00 AM

Daphne Odora, who could not adore her. A lovely poem for a delightful flower Sam… Belle

Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/26/2022 3:43:00 PM

Thank you so much Belle! Not many people know about Daphne Odora. I look forward to January because in the depth of winter my Daphne bloom at the front door filling the house with the most amazing perfume. They can be a little finicky but they are always worth the effort. Do you have Daphne? Blessings of the season to you!

Gary Radice

Date: 8/26/2022 5:53:00 AM

Sam, to begin with I had Daphne Odora down as an opera singer in your poem and not a compact evergreen shrub with leathery, dark green leaves and terminal umbels of very fragrant, deep pink and white flowers from late winter to early spring, followed by red fruit :) Well, the flower does sing in your poem, which, I have to say, is great use of personification. Love it! Cheers - Gary

Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/26/2022 3:40:00 PM

Gary, the vision of your opera singer brought a big :) to my face. Now that I think about it, Daphne Odora does sound like a stage personality! My grandmother introduced me to Daphne and I loved this brave little winter flower ever since. Had to write about Daphne! Thanks ever so much for your delightful feedback. So glad you got to know Daphne! Cheers!