Sam Kauffman | + Follow Poet |
Imagism | + Fav Poem | Comment | Email | Print |

Sweet Daphne Odora

Sweet Daphne Odora 

Beneath midwinter’s misty veils of rain and snow
Sweet Daphne Odora thrives
Evergreen when silver winds bid Orion return
Winter’s child blooms through short days and lingering nights –
Harbinger of crocus and of snowdrops –
Deep green spear shaped leaves edged in yellow -
Prophetic sign of spring sunshine –
Like a delicate bridal bouquet
Offers dainty nosegays in clusters
Of iridescent white satin or silky pink
Edged in royal purple robes,
A January Valentine
When icicles drip with midwinter tears,
Peeks through the icy breath of frozen air 
Spreads a perfume intoxicating and unforgettable
Superstar of the barren season –
Finicky and feisty
Warrior of the bleak winter garden
Sweet Daphne Odora! 

3/12/21
Contest: Flower or Flowers in Imagism
Sponsor: Constance La France

Copyright © Sam Kauffman | Year Posted 2021

Please Login to post a comment

Sara Kendrick Date: 3/19/2021 2:58:00 PM Congrats on your winner in Brian's contest. Very descriptive and expressive work that you have penned. Thanks for dropping by my page with congrats. Sara Login to Reply

Juliet Ligon Date: 3/18/2021 4:25:00 PM Your descriptions are lovely. Congratulations! Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 3/19/2021 11:39:00 AM Hi Juliet! Thank you so much. I love flowers but the Daphne holds a special place in my heart as my grandmother and I shared a love for this amazing and wonderful midwinter bloom. All the best to you!

Constance La France Date: 3/16/2021 9:36:00 AM Sam, congratulation on your win in my Imagism challenge on the theme of a flower or flowers with your wonderfully penned poem, well done _Constance Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 3/19/2021 11:36:00 AM This was truly a wonderful theme and format for your contest Constance. I wasn't sure I had written in the correct form but sure had fun trying! Thank you for the challenge and your generous placement! Sending you blessings of spring flowers!

Paula Goldsmith Date: 3/15/2021 10:37:00 AM Congratulations on your win. What a wonderful/lovely story you did write. Have a blessed day/week....................... Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 3/15/2021 3:52:00 PM Thank you Paula. Wonderful to be able to share this sweet and fragrant flower! Hope all is well. Blessings!

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 3/15/2021 3:41:00 AM - So beautifully described, Sam :) - Congratulations on your win :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 3/15/2021 11:21:00 AM Thank you so much Anne-Lise! This flower is very special to me! So happy we got to share it together. hugs...

Jan Allison Date: 3/14/2021 3:34:00 PM what wonderful imagery in your vivid descriptive write, Many congrats on your win Sam:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 3/15/2021 11:17:00 AM Thank you so much Jan. I love so many flowers, but this one is special on many levels. Not only is it an exquisite flower but my introduction to it was through my grandmother - very special. All the best. Hugs :)

Kim Rodrigues Date: 3/13/2021 12:48:00 PM I would love to be intoxicated with the scent! Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 3/15/2021 11:01:00 AM Oh Kim, I so hope you one day get to experience the perfume of the Daphne. It is like no other in the flower realm - unforgettable. My grandmother introduced me to the Daphne so it is special on many levels. All the best and blessings to you.

Regina Mcintosh Date: 3/13/2021 6:27:00 AM Love it. God bless you friend. Love, Gina Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 3/15/2021 10:41:00 AM So glad this beautiful flower touched your heart, Gina! Thank you for your constant support and your prayers! So wonderful to have a lovely prayer partner - like the Daphne! Sending you prayers and blessings my friend!

Malabika Ray Choudhury Date: 3/12/2021 5:48:00 PM How beautiful! Love all the lines, especially - "Warrior of the bleak winter garden". Your poem displays Imagism in its true sense. Love ~ Mala Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 3/15/2021 10:38:00 AM Hi Mala! Thank you! Wasn't quite sure of the Imagism format so I am just delighted with your feedback which I treasure! So happy we got to share in the Daphne experience together. Much love - Sam

JCB Brul Date: 3/12/2021 5:23:00 PM So lovely dear Sam!! Filled with rich imagery! I feel like a having a complete morning meal while reading...Best wishes in the contest.. Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 3/15/2021 10:35:00 AM Hi JCB! Thank you for your lovely message and for sharing in the delight of Daphne Odora with me! This is a lovely plant with amazingly scented flowers that does bloom in the middle of winter! I learned about daphne from my grandmother's garden. Makes it extra special! Blessings to you!