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Friendship Garden Opera

Friendship Garden Springtime plants a friendship garden Daffodils bloom – a smidge of sass - Conducts chorus exuberant Nodding snowdrops chant with pansies Sing plainsong through dark days of cold Crocus hum the harbinger’s song In shades of purple, yellow, white Narcissus join with harmony As the melody crescendos Dainty Jonquils add pure descants Heart lifting joy in blessing songs Poppy solos sing in crimson Fiery notes of breathtaking grace Hyacinths then trill arias In sweet notes of lavender blue Spring garden friends sing operas 4-1-22 Contest: Lay Form Poetry Contest Sponsor: Constance LaFrance Thank you Susan Ashley for your inspiration! Syllables checked with www.howmanysyllables

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Valsa George

Date: 4/21/2022 9:00:00 PM

I hear the song of each flower in this heavenly opera of floral harmony. Glad to know you tend flowers and take delight in their exquisite company ! A poet cannot but be in love with flowers ! Love every line especially- "Poppy solos sing in crimson Fiery notes of breathtaking grace" . Lovely penning, Sam

Susan Ashley

Date: 4/16/2022 7:06:00 AM

Ah, my Dearest Rhyme Time Friend, such floral magnificence spills from your golden pen with "a smidge of sass" (so love that!) and bouquets of beauty as Springtime blossoms sing of rebirth in exuberant harmony. The enchantment of such a friendship garden, where "Poppy solos sing in crimson / Fiery notes of breathtaking grace", is right where I want to be.. sharing in the heartfelt gift of poetic friendship and inspiration with you, sweet Sam. Your heart's imagination shines and sings in this brilliant Spring operetta where every flower lifts a voice in celebration! I am humbled by your kind notation, inspiration shared is indeed a special gift received and given amongst dear friends and "sweet notes of lavender blue" carried on the breeze inspires me so.. thank you <3 Warmest wishes and love sent to you across the many sunny miles, my wonderful friend.. ~Susan P.S. Many congrats for your excellent win in Constance's contest with this joyful splendid piece.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 4/19/2022 9:42:00 AM

Dearest Rhyme Time friend and Poetry Sis your warm wishes and enchanting message are a bouquet of the sweetest fragrance delivered across the miles bringing sunshine into my poetry garden shared with the dearest of friends in a music all its own! I am truly blessed to share the sweet melody of inspiration with you and it is joy to give credit to you for your impactful inspiration - a very special song written by the heart. Your poems always leave a sweet footprint. I learn so much from your exquisite lines like rows of spring flowers "with a smidge of sass!" Thank you for this most precious gift. Hope you had a wonderful celebration of Easter! Sending you blessings of joy on wings of song!

Constance La France

Date: 4/8/2022 1:41:00 PM

Sam, congratulations on your win in my Lay Contest with your poem ~Constance

Sam Kauffman
Date: 4/19/2022 9:29:00 AM

Thank you so much Constance. I am honored by its placement. Again, another fun contest. I think this is the first Lay I have written. Knowing that it is founded in music made it even more fun! Hope you had a wonderful Easter filled with many blessings.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/7/2022 4:05:00 AM

Congrats on your winning work in Constance's contest. Way to go. Such a large variety of beautiful specimens. Sara

Sam Kauffman
Date: 4/7/2022 2:59:00 PM

So grateful for your lovely message Sara! Thank you :D For me spring is truly an overwhelming festival of color and variety! So glad you enjoyed a walk in my garden. Sending you blessings and prayers! Hope you are well.

Christuraj Alex

Date: 4/4/2022 7:08:00 AM

Wow! Great opera! Congratulations!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 4/4/2022 9:20:00 PM

Thank you Chris. So happy you enjoyed the performance! Sending you blessings!

Joseph May

Date: 4/1/2022 3:47:00 PM

A symphony in bloom, Wondrful write Sam

Sam Kauffman
Date: 4/2/2022 9:00:00 AM

Thank you so much Joseph! For me, spring sings a symphony in color, fragrance and abundance. I so appreciate your visit and lovely message that inspires! Take care. All the best.

John Watt

Date: 4/1/2022 2:38:00 PM

Sam, you have mastered the art of weaving color, music, and gardening into a tapestry of poetic splendor and beauty! I offer my standing O for your operetta of lovely floral melodies, chorales, and aria solos. "Fiery notes of breathtaking grace" is a particular favorite high note, as is "sweet notes of lavender blue". And isn't our dear friend Susan as inspirational as they come? So nice of you to give a tip of the batting helmet to her for nudging you down this path. God bless you dear friend!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 4/5/2022 7:57:00 PM

John thank you dear friend! So fun to share spring's operatta of color and texture with another music lover - not just music lover but musician who truly understands all the elements of spring's poetic symphony! It is my joy to give credit to our dear friend Susan who gives so much to all of us through her poetry and her heartfelt messages. Your message is always a treasured gift dear friend. Sending you all the blessings of new life in the spring!