Sam Kauffman Poet Ode

Ode To Spring

Ode to Spring

Lovely lady kisses winter good-bye
Then writes her name upon receding snows
Her signature flames in rose twilight skies
Lingering, she begs daylight not to go
Dropping ice bound shrouds of hibernation
From her footsteps shakes off the frozen mists
Lady, full of grace, soars on swallow’s wings
Her monogram stitched into creation,
Floral garlands of aromatic twists
Autograph this her lyrical dayspring.

To blessed spring let us sing out an ave,
Rejoicing in rejuvenation sweet
With choruses of warmth inspired ballet
As beneath sky’s blue metaphor we meet,
Herald her return with trumpet flowers 
And like spring’s troubadours with accolades 
To chant incensed chimes, floral symphonies,
Enter her realm – rest in her sweet bower
Lacy shadows recite in light’s parade
When snow recedes in robin rhapsodies 

Capricious imp, coy mischief in your smile,
You flirt with summer’s serendipity
Teach us to sing the song of spring erstwhile,
You enchant us with new epiphany,
Endless lady lives through time’s dimensions
Bouquets of praise come from our budding boughs,  
Reflecting Heaven’s sweet spring eternal 
You charm the spirit with love’s retention
Then open wide your full womb to endow
Barrenness with victory hibernal.

5-4-22
Contest: Ode
Sponsor: Constance La France
Topic: Nature
Syllables checked with howmanysyllables
Rhymes check with rhymezone

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Constance La France June 10, 2022 at 6:53 AM Sam, nice nature poem and congratulations on your win in my Ode contest, blessings ~Constance

Len Gasun June 5, 2022 at 6:50 AM Magnifiscent! You've showcased all the graces of spring (lovely lady) in your excellent ode my dear friend Sam. I like your poem so much and enjoyed a lot. Congratulations on your win! Thanks for sharing another masterpiece of yours. God bless you.

Valsa George June 2, 2022 at 10:56 PM A lovely Ode to Spring composed in your unique style...."Lady, full of grace, soars on swallow’s wings Her monogram stitched into creation, Floral garlands of aromatic twists Autograph this her lyrical dayspring." Great images and beautiful diction ! Congratulations on your well deserved win, Sam... Sam Kauffman June 3, 2022 at 11:26 AM Thank you so much dear friend! Spring, for me, is such an expression of nature's renewed freedom - nature no longer held captive in ice and snow, in sleep, but released to soar with impish joy! The ode with its expansive personality just seemed to be the perfect poetic form to express this aspect of spring. I so grateful for your beautiful message and your congratulations! Blessings.

Andrea Dietrich June 2, 2022 at 7:41 PM wow, a VERY impressive ode to Spring indeed. I hope this scored high. It's magnificent. congrats, Sam Sam Kauffman June 3, 2022 at 11:20 AM Thank you so much Andrea. It did well. I am so grateful for your ever present support. Had forgotten how much fun odes are to write. It's such an expressive, expansive, positive form. Have a great weekend! Blessings!

Eve Roper June 2, 2022 at 11:14 AM Congratulations on your win , Sam, in Constance's Ode. Blessings my friend Sam Kauffman June 2, 2022 at 11:20 AM Thank yo so much Eve. Haven't written an ode in a long time. Constance's contest was a great opportunity to refresh - like spring! Take care my friend. Blessings!

Paula Goldsmith June 1, 2022 at 1:22 PM Congratulations on your win. What a "Wonderful" "write. Love it. Have a blessed day writing away.................... Sam Kauffman June 2, 2022 at 11:21 AM Thank you so much Paula! Sending you the blessings of spring!

Faye Gibson May 10, 2022 at 5:11 PM This is so lovely and elevated; beautifully written. Thank you for your visit and congratulations. Sam Kauffman May 11, 2022 at 10:59 AM Faye, what a delight to receive your lovely note. Thank you. Haven't written an ode in a long time. This was such a fun and invigorating challenge. Have been enjoying your wonderful, freshly creative poems. Blessings.

Sotto Poet May 5, 2022 at 10:09 AM It's remarkable how you can convey such a profound Ode in such a wonderful poem. The last stanza has a strong emotional resonance for me. Sam, you did an excellent job. Best wishes for the contest. Sam Kauffman May 6, 2022 at 9:12 AM Thank you so much Lasaad! For me spring has such moods - rain, warm sunshine and even snow at times yet even in her capricious nature it seems spring touches us on a deeply emotional level. I so appreciate your visit and best wishes. Blessings of spring to you my friend!

Tom Cunningham May 5, 2022 at 12:40 AM A beautiful Ode to spring Sam. Hope you're keeping well. Over Fork Over. Tom Sam Kauffman May 5, 2022 at 9:54 AM Thank you so much Tom! Haven't written an ode for a long time. This was a mesmerizing challenge and a very positive experience. So nice to be able to focus on a theme in a positive mindset! Doing well. Hope you are doing the same especially now that spring is here with longer days and warmer weather! Over Fork Over!