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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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Kim Rodrigues

Date: 5/31/2022 3:17:00 PM

Great wording, Sam! Enjoyed!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/31/2022 4:59:00 PM

Thank you so much Kim. I am so glad you enjoyed this poem!

Eve Roper

Date: 5/27/2022 7:45:00 AM

Congratulations, Sam, on your win in the Naani Form in Joseph May contest. I love the title. Blessings my friend

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/27/2022 10:02:00 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!

Christuraj Alex

Date: 5/25/2022 9:13:00 AM

"Brokenness shed to soar at dawn" - Great poesy. Congratulations!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/25/2022 3:09:00 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.

Len Gasun

Date: 5/25/2022 8:28:00 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

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/25/2022 11:17:00 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!

Valsa George

Date: 5/25/2022 1:23:00 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....

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/25/2022 11:12:00 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!

Jo Chamberlain

Date: 5/24/2022 5:33:00 AM

Congratulations on your winning placement.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/24/2022 9:47:00 AM

Thank you so much Joanna! So glad you had a chance to experience this unique poetic form. All the best!

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 5/23/2022 7:18:00 PM

Wow! So eloquently weaved together ~ congrats on your top win, Sam

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/24/2022 9:46:00 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!

Ann Peck

Date: 5/23/2022 5:42:00 PM

Your Naani is lovely, Sam. It has such a positive, uplifting message. Congratulations on your win!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/23/2022 6:53:00 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!

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 5/23/2022 3:52:00 PM

Congratulations on your win in the contest! I love the imagery. :)Paulette

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/23/2022 6:50:00 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!

Sotto Poet

Date: 5/23/2022 1:05:00 PM

Very nicely penned Sam, Congrats on your win

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/23/2022 1:33:00 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!

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 5/23/2022 12:21:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. "My Crumpled Wings" is a lovely write. Have a blessed day.....................

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/23/2022 1:31:00 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!

Joseph May

Date: 5/23/2022 12:19:00 PM

The balm works miracles, Congrats on your win Sam

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/23/2022 1:26:00 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!

Mark Koplin

Date: 5/20/2022 12:37:00 PM

Nicely done Sam!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/23/2022 1:24:00 PM

Hi Mark! Thank you so much! New forms are always fun. Blessings!

Panagiota Romios

Date: 5/12/2022 5:20:00 AM

Truly beautiful. And delightfully unique Panagiota

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/12/2022 11:06:00 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!

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 5/11/2022 6:11:00 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 .

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/12/2022 11:13:00 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!

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 5/10/2022 10:55:00 PM

An amazing write! Step aside folks, we have a winner!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/11/2022 10:28:00 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.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/11/2022 9:08:00 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!

Sally Eslinger

Date: 5/10/2022 5:20:00 PM

Splendid image of state of being in absolute succinct stating. Love this! xox sally

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/11/2022 9:05:00 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.