Sam Kauffman Poet List

Rose Ladies

Rose Ladies

Lovely ladies, Tiggywinkles, to my garden return
Good as Gold after absence from winter’s sojourn

Shirley’s Bouquet – blue tipped rose acclaimed
American Beauty a winner proclaimed

Spicy perfumes from Brandy - First Love -
Calls Whisper out - petals of white like mourning doves

Midas Touch gown glows bright as Sugar Moon
Queen Mother, Sunburst in Carousel swoons

Ketchup and Mustard ready for a Garden Party
Hot Cocoa in Sterling Silver served up so smartly

The Dark Knight looks out for purple Intrigues
Neptune on guard coming from twenty leagues

Swan ladies so graceful tell of Sutter’s Glory
See constellations and pale Virgo’s story

Olympiad sighs for races with stallions
Gold, silver, Bronze Star – precious Medallions

Shares Anna’s Promise, Tiffany’s First Prize
As Just Joey and Blue Girl in Iceberg fantasize

With Peace they arrive, some in Tropicana dress
A Double Delight, Mr. Lincoln, to beauty confess.  

These are the roses that grace, and have graced, my garden with a few minor exceptions.

3-10-21
Contest: List with a Twist
Sponsor: Charles Messina

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Unseeking Seeker April 17, 2021 at 8:55 PM I can smell the beauteous perfume, right here! Congrats on your top win, Sam! Sam Kauffman April 18, 2021 at 9:27 AM Thank you Seeker! We have over twenty five rose bushes. When they are in bloom the fragrance is absolutely enchanting - something to look forward to every year. Sounds like you also love roses. Hope you are well. Blessings to you.

Jennifer Proxenos April 17, 2021 at 9:39 AM Congratulations my dear friend a wonderful write from a talented poet. Wow I love roses as well and as beautiful as they are, they are also so hardy. Well done Sam Hugs and blessings, Jennifer. Sam Kauffman April 17, 2021 at 11:05 AM Heartfelt gratitude dear friend for your note of congratulations! Thank you! So fun that we share a love of roses. My grandmother taught me a love of roses. Just found a new one - Shirley's Bouquet -edged in light blue! Can't wait for it to bloom. Do you have a favorite rose? Have fun in your garden. Blessings and hugs! :)

Juliet Ligon March 13, 2021 at 1:21 PM Beautiful compilation of rose varieties. This seems like a lovely place to be. Sam Kauffman March 15, 2021 at 10:31 AM When all the "ladies" are in bloom the scent is amazing and enchanting. It definitely is a happy place in the garden! Thank you for sharing my garden with me, Juliet! So loved your message and your visit. All the best!

Sara Kendrick March 11, 2021 at 7:49 AM Ahh!! Avid gardener. I am sure that your view in summer is lovely. Sara Sam Kauffman March 11, 2021 at 11:49 AM Thank you Sara! Besides the craft store, my garden, especially the rose garden, is my happy place! You are so right - when the weather warms I see a rainbow of blooming color with an unimaginable fragrance. Do you like to garden? Thank you for your visit. Blessings of spring to you!

Michelle Faulkner March 10, 2021 at 8:59 PM What a luscious list of lissome ladies - I don't know much about flowers, are they the names of breeds? (American Beauty is the only one I've heard of) Purple Intrigue is probably my favorite for the mystery it inspires - should take the blue ribbon :) Sam Kauffman March 11, 2021 at 11:46 AM Thank you so much my friend! All the capitalized names are the names of rose varieties. Intrigue is a deep purple-magenta rose with the most wonderful spicy perfume. It was fun to put my rose garden into a poem! Thanks for sharing it with me. All the best!