Daphne's Gift

'4x4x4' Poetry Contest. 1-28-25
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Daphne’s Gift

Daphne births winter magic
When other flowers hide
Dainty nosegays, so fragrant,
They send early valentines.

She smiles in winter
Through the fiercest storms,
Scent of Heaven’s smile,
Gossamer grace enchants snowflakes.

Sultry season of snow
Melts with winter sighs
As daphne exhales poetry
Through the winter’s vertigo.

One brave little flower
Blooms in frigid hours -
Daphne lifts the heart
With her selfless gift.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2025



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Date: 2/6/2025 9:33:00 PM
Gorgeous! <3
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Date: 2/6/2025 6:42:00 PM
Nicely done 4x4x4. Nice to learn about this little flower.
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Date: 1/30/2025 2:08:00 PM
Dear Sam, You wrote fantastic poetry! It is nice and sweet. It explores the dual essence of invention, praising human ingenuity and flower joy. Best wishes for the contest!
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Date: 1/30/2025 12:58:00 PM
Lovely Sam! Daphne the beautiful evergreen, in winter she’s a joy to be seen… Beryl
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Date: 1/30/2025 3:47:00 AM
Aww such a lovely and sweet poem Sam! A feel good poem for me! Debx
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Date: 1/29/2025 3:58:00 PM
So lovely. It reads like free verse. I rhymed mine. Hope she likes both ways!
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Date: 1/29/2025 6:39:00 AM
- Winter daphne flower a beautiful flower ... don't think we see it in Norway - Lovely poem,Sam - Best wishes in the contest - hugs
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Date: 1/29/2025 2:45:00 AM
How beautiful and soul warming is this poem on daphne, and how it exhales poetry , lifting the spirits through its magnificence, i love your word choices and flow of lines in this profound write especially love the lines "Gossamer grace enchants snowflakes." Love that! "Sultry season of snow Melts with winter sighs" exquisite diction! And descriptive language used here! Pleasure reading this gem today dear samszy! Sending you light today and always
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Date: 1/28/2025 8:33:00 PM
A floral delight, this one!
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Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/28/2025 9:42:00 PM
Thank you so much, Nette! I have a daphne outside the front door. It is in bloom and a floral delight. Sending blessings and my gratitude for your lovely feedback.
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