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Pussy Willows

Pussy Willows Among the wild cattails marsh, Wetlands mire and morass harsh, Pussy Willow buds appear In warm grey fur chase off winter’s jeers. Close to streams they sink deep roots Laps up milk of streamlet’s fruits Vernal purr of perfection Sacred siren of Resurrection. 2-8-22 Contest: A Poem Crafted In the Various Lind30 by Robert Lindley Sponsor: Chantelle Anne Cooke Syllable count 7779. According to Robert Lindley poem can be rhymed or unrhymed.

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Paula Goldsmith

Date: 2/25/2022 11:18:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. Love your "Pussy Willows." As a kid I set some off and they went in a pool. They got mad but did not know I did it. Oh well. Have a great/blessed day................

Sam Kauffman
Date: 2/25/2022 11:31:00 AM

Paula, thank you so much! I have pussy willows in a vase in our entry! Wonderful harbingers of spring any time of year! Be blessed my friend!

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 2/9/2022 7:02:00 AM

I totally adore your metaphors in references to cats in this delightful poem Sam. This entry has winner written all over it. Blessings xxoo

Sam Kauffman
Date: 2/9/2022 10:54:00 AM

Hi Connie! Thank you so much dear friend. Your words are encouragement to me and always give my day a lift! Had a ball working with Robert's new poetic form and the cat imagery. Have been wanting to write something on pussy willows. This contest just seemed to be the right time and place. Hope you are doing well. Sending you continued prayers and abiding blessings!

Barry Stebbings

Date: 2/9/2022 1:39:00 AM

Always like to see the pussy willows appear. Early sign of spring. Nice flow to this piece. .. Barry

Sam Kauffman
Date: 2/9/2022 10:49:00 AM

Agreed! Have always loved pussy willows since I was a little girl. They remind me of my childhood kitty who was so soft and grey. Thank you so much for your visit and words of compliment. They are much appreciated! All the best!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/8/2022 3:53:00 PM

Love how you got the Purr into it. I remember a chlldhood rhyme on pussy willows and the cute illustration that went with it, making it look like a cat!! VERY cute

Sam Kauffman
Date: 2/9/2022 10:46:00 AM

Thank you so much dear friend! I had fun incorporating the cat images. I remember that rhyme now that you mention it. What a fun memory for this delightful herald of spring. Robert's new form was such fun to work with for this contest. Sending you blessings of warmth and joy!

JCB Brul

Date: 2/8/2022 2:55:00 PM

Stunning imagery! A "Samly" loveliness as ever.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 2/9/2022 10:41:00 AM

Hi JCB! So good to hear from you and see that you are back on the soup! Thank you so much. I do love pussy willows and had fun learning more about them - true harbingers of spring like crocus and snowdrops. Hope you are well. Blessings to you!

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 2/8/2022 2:27:00 PM

Lovely penning Sam, great imagery and nice rhyme too. Blessings,Gordon

Sam Kauffman
Date: 2/9/2022 10:35:00 AM

Gordon, thank you so much! My great aunt introduced me to pussy willows. I have a vase of them at the front door. They remind me of this very special woman. This was a fun new poetic format to explore. I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Sending you blessings of gladness and joy!

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 2/8/2022 1:50:00 PM

Outstanding imagery, dearest Sam. Your poem deserves recognition! Good luck.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 2/9/2022 10:33:00 AM

Dearest Demetrios, many thanks and much gratitude coming your way! Your vote of confidence means so much to me. Hoping this poem will do well. Have been looking for an opportunity to write about pussy willows. Have always loved them. Sending you blessings for good health and much joy!