Legacy

Legacy Winter Legacy born In depths of jagged cold Streams flow ‘neath quilts of frozen capes Warm winds whisper in amber shadowed dusk Wildflowers dream dreams of Floral tapestry fields As spring births from Winter 1-20-23 Contest: Pen a Rictameter Hopes of Spring’s Return Sponsor: M.L. Kiser Syllables checked with www.howmanysyllables

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Valsa George

Date: 1/31/2023 8:28:00 PM

'Depths of jagged cold", 'quilts of frozen cape', 'amber shadowed dusk'... such striking images forged and wrought in Sam's own furnace of imagination. Excellent ! Love your exclusive phraseology ! Great poem, dear friend...

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/28/2023 3:28:00 PM

Nice seeing this one again. Congrats, Sam

Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/29/2023 9:31:00 AM

Hi Andrea! Thank you for your return visit and your congrats! Sending you blessings and a heartfelt thank you! So amazing to watch slowly emerge from winter's womb!

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 1/28/2023 7:59:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. A wonderful write/story in just a few words. Watch for the birth of Spring for it is coming. Have a blessed day/weekend................

Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/29/2023 9:28:00 AM

Hi Paula! Many thanks for your lovely note of congratulations! Our garden is beginning to stir. One of our nectarine trees never lost its leaves and now it is blooming! Crazy! Blessings to you my friend!

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 1/28/2023 7:01:00 AM

Congratulations on your win Sam! :)

Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/29/2023 9:27:00 AM

Thank you so much Linda! Your congratulatory note is so appreciated! Blessings! :)"

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 1/25/2023 7:52:00 PM

This is a beautiful poem, I love every line, and this "Wildflowers dream dreams of Floral tapestry fields" is so incredible. This poem should be framed in art, it is a masterpiece.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/27/2023 11:05:00 AM

BJ, thank you so much! I still don't know what inspired me to think about spring as winter's legacy as spring looks nothing like winter. Your lovely message made my spirit do a little happy dance - your gift to me! I really like your idea of framing this poem! Would be fun to do a series based on the seasons! Thank you for the inspiration! Sending you blessings. Hope all is well!!

Susan Ashley

Date: 1/25/2023 5:04:00 PM

My Dearest Rhyme Time Friend, my sweet poetic sister and inspiring friend, indeed the legacy of winter is the birth of spring, a seasonal gift of warmth, beauty, color and life so much like the brilliant imagery spilled by your poetic pen. How amazing it is to consider winter/spring in that way. I so admire your unique perspective. Such a lovely appreciation expressed for both seasons. I adore "Wildflowers dream dreams of / Floral tapestry fields" your exquisite verse sings of spring even in the depths of winter's "jagged cold". Best wishes for a win and warmest wishes and hugs sent to you on silvery streams.. ~Susan

Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/27/2023 11:17:00 AM

My Dearest Rhyme Time Friend my overflowing gratitude for your beautiful feedback comes to you on heartfelt wings of joy! Your words fill me with the warmth of a cozy fire on a winter night. Your lovely message is beautiful gift to be treasured like a precious keepsake. Knowing you enjoyed this simple picture of winter/spring is like seeing that "floral tapestry!" What a blessing you are for your poetry inspires my pen and I stand in awe as it flows so effortlessly from your heart and spirit in endless waves of creativity sweet poetry sis! Many thanks coming your way for your blessings and best wishes! Sending you fragrant blessings from floral tapestries!

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 1/23/2023 8:12:00 PM

I like the imagery of winter dreaming of spring, very creative, gl in the contest!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/24/2023 10:01:00 AM

Hi Michelle! Thank you! It was such fun thinking about winter preparing for spring through hibernation - winter tending the sleeping seeds, buds, bulbs and trees watching over spring. Hope you are well! Blessings to you!

Brian Sambourne

Date: 1/23/2023 11:29:00 AM

Exceptionally well penned, Sam. I like the poetic cycle of winter's legacy arriving, to the expectation of spring's birth from winter frigidity

Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/24/2023 9:54:00 AM

Brian thank you!!! I had never thought about spring birthing from winter but I realized that in the time of cold and snow spring resides in cozy hibernation ready to germinate into a blast of flowers and colors - truly winter's legacy. I so appreciate your message! Blessings

Jack Horne

Date: 1/21/2023 7:39:00 AM

yes, I agree with Andrea - this is beautiful

Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/21/2023 1:54:00 PM

Thank yo so much Jack! I am so happy you enjoyed this poem - spring as winter's legacy. Blessings to you!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/20/2023 5:31:00 PM

Beautiful, SAm

Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/21/2023 1:53:00 PM

Thank you so much Andrea. In winter, spring, for me, is like a lady in waiting to be crowned with life and beauty! Blessings.