My Crumpled Wings

My Crumpled Wings

My crumpled wings 
Quiver as pinions tremble
Bandaged by your balm
Brokenness shed to soar at dawn

5-10-22
Contest: Naani Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Joseph May
Four lines/14-25 total syllables
Syllables checked with howmany syllables
Syllable count 24
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Rodrigues Avatar
May 31, 2022 at 3:17 PM
Great wording, Sam! Enjoyed!
Kauffman Avatar
May 31, 2022 at 4:59 PM
Thank you so much Kim. I am so glad you enjoyed this poem!
Roper Avatar
May 27, 2022 at 7:45 AM
Congratulations, Sam, on your win in the Naani Form in Joseph May contest. I love the title. Blessings my friend
Kauffman Avatar
May 27, 2022 at 10:02 AM
Thank you Eve. I always love learning new forms. This one in particular seemed to grab my attention! So glad you enjoyed it. Sending you blessings and a hug dear friend. Hope you have a spectacular weekend. Here comes summer!
Alex Avatar
May 25, 2022 at 9:13 AM
"Brokenness shed to soar at dawn" - Great poesy. Congratulations!
Kauffman Avatar
May 25, 2022 at 3:09 PM
Thank you Chris for your note and congratulations. I so enjoyed learning a new poetic form. Finding it on the winners list was a double delight like finding your positive messages :) Blessings to you on wings that soar with inspiration.
Gasun Avatar
May 25, 2022 at 8:28 AM
Wow! Such a stellar naani poem with a very uplifting message. Bandage by your balm, brokenness shed to share at dawn. I love it dear friend and a fave. Thank you so much for sharing and Congratulations on your win! Hugs
Kauffman Avatar
May 25, 2022 at 11:17 AM
Thank you Len. Your fav is such an honor! Thank you many times over! The placement was a wonderful surprise. There were so many wonderful entries. An honor to be on the winners list! Sending you many blessings dear friend! It is such a privilege to be able to share with friends on the soup! Hope you are well. Blessings!
George Avatar
May 25, 2022 at 1:23 AM
Sam, you have said so much through the nano of a poem .... how the broken wing is strengthened by the balm of love to soar high.... ! Congratulations on your top win....
Kauffman Avatar
May 25, 2022 at 11:12 AM
Hi Valsa! Thank you so much! Really enjoyed learning this new form with its challenge to evoke a meaningful experience in four lines. Love truly is our eternal healer ready to repair wings to soar again! You have such a gift for seeing into the heart of a poem and I am the receipt of your wisdom! Sending you blessings!
Chamberlain Avatar
May 24, 2022 at 5:33 AM
Congratulations on your winning placement.
Kauffman Avatar
May 24, 2022 at 9:47 AM
Thank you so much Joanna! So glad you had a chance to experience this unique poetic form. All the best!
Seeker Avatar
May 23, 2022 at 7:18 PM
Wow! So eloquently weaved together ~ congrats on your top win, Sam
Kauffman Avatar
May 24, 2022 at 9:46 AM
Hi Seeker! Thank you so much! Learning about the Naani poetry form was fun. So much can be said in four lines. I really enjoyed the challenge. Hope you are well. Blessings!
Peck Avatar
May 23, 2022 at 5:42 PM
Your Naani is lovely, Sam. It has such a positive, uplifting message. Congratulations on your win!
Kauffman Avatar
May 23, 2022 at 6:53 PM
Ann, thank you so much! I am so happy the positive came through the crumpled for you. Fun to soar together! All the best! Blessings of eagle's wings to you!
Calasibetta Avatar
May 23, 2022 at 3:52 PM
Congratulations on your win in the contest! I love the imagery. :)Paulette
Kauffman Avatar
May 23, 2022 at 6:50 PM
Thank you so much Paulette! Learning this new form was a wonderful opportunity to experiment with new words and images. I am so happy that you enjoyed it! Blessings!
Poet Avatar
May 23, 2022 at 1:05 PM
Very nicely penned Sam, Congrats on your win
Kauffman Avatar
May 23, 2022 at 1:33 PM
Hi Lasaad! Many thanks and much gratitude for your lovely words of compliment and your congratulations! They are a gift and a blessing. Blessings to you!
Goldsmith Avatar
May 23, 2022 at 12:21 PM
Congratulations on your win. "My Crumpled Wings" is a lovely write. Have a blessed day.....................
Kauffman Avatar
May 23, 2022 at 1:31 PM
Thank you so much Paula! Had such fun working with this new poetry form - just one of the blessings of poetry soup! Blessings for you heading your way today!
May Avatar
May 23, 2022 at 12:19 PM
The balm works miracles, Congrats on your win Sam
Kauffman Avatar
May 23, 2022 at 1:26 PM
Indeed it Does, Joseph! Thank you so much for your placement Joseph and for initiating us to this delightful poetic form. It is truly an honor to be on the winners list! Blessings of balm to you!
Koplin Avatar
May 20, 2022 at 12:37 PM
Nicely done Sam!
Kauffman Avatar
May 23, 2022 at 1:24 PM
Hi Mark! Thank you so much! New forms are always fun. Blessings!
Romios Avatar
May 12, 2022 at 5:20 AM
Truly beautiful. And delightfully unique Panagiota
Kauffman Avatar
May 12, 2022 at 11:06 AM
Thank you Pangie! I so appreciate your feedback - a blessings and a gift. I was hoping to capture the way we heal through the compassion of those around us. Hope you continue to heal. Sending you continued prayers and blessings for your healing!
Proxenos Avatar
May 11, 2022 at 6:11 PM
I'm not surprised at the comments on this poem, it stands in a class of its own absolutely unique very enjoyable. Hugs and blessings Jennifer .
Kauffman Avatar
May 12, 2022 at 11:13 AM
Ahhh, thank you so much Jennifer! I am so happy that you enjoyed this poem! That is a gift and a blessing indeed! This poem reminds me Ps. 91 and the shelter of God's wings. Sending you joy on God's amazing wings my friend! Blessings!
Seeker Avatar
May 10, 2022 at 10:55 PM
An amazing write! Step aside folks, we have a winner!
Kauffman Avatar
May 11, 2022 at 10:28 AM
Hi again! Just wanted to let you know your message for the POTD didn't come through but was replaced by Susan's message which appeared twice. Thank you for your visit for the POTD. I wanted you to know how much I appreciate your taking the time to comment. I guess we have a new nebish on the soup! Blessings.
Kauffman Avatar
May 11, 2022 at 9:08 AM
Thank you so much Seeker! Your words warmed my heart - a little bliss for the morning! Loved your feedback - made me smile!! Haven't written a Naani before. It was a unique foray into something new. So glad you enjoyed it! Sending blessings!
Eslinger Avatar
May 10, 2022 at 5:20 PM
Splendid image of state of being in absolute succinct stating. Love this! xox sally
Kauffman Avatar
May 11, 2022 at 9:05 AM
Hi Sally! Thank you so much! As I'm not familiar with this form, it was an enjoyable challenge to try my hand a a new form. I really appreciate your affirming feedback! So glad you enjoyed this form! Blessings.
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