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John Denver Tribute 1-31-25 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Troubadour Annie’s song rings maroon bells Sung in gratitude by a country boy As snowflakes celebrate alpine festivals Where sunshine dances on shoulders. Cowboy becomes mountain man Letting melodies soar High in the cathedral of the Rockies Dance with dolphins on lyrical waves Or serenade Blue Ridge mountains Strumming lullabies for baby. Perhaps love tells the story of your passion For mountains, seas and skies and Shenandoah rivers That dance in calypso dreams On feathered beds by country roads Home again. Poet and pilgrim – Troubadour gathering scraps of ordinary Your melted wings brought you back to earth Too soon Leaving your song incomplete Melodies unsung and rhymes unrhymed. Starwoods still mourn Where the eagle and the hawk fly in farewell On the wings of your dreams Beneath wild western skies That echo your poems, prayers and promises.

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Date: 2/15/2025 11:39:00 AM
Back with heartfelt congratulations on your podium win dear Sam, it’s a great to share with you the podium with this magnificent poem.
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Date: 2/6/2025 9:32:00 PM
A poetic kindness, so beautiful <3 :)
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Sam Kauffman
Date: 2/15/2025 10:28:00 AM
Hi Paige! Thank you for your kindness! I never could get enough of John Denver's music and it still holds a very special place in my heart. Valentine's blessings to you!
Date: 2/1/2025 11:44:00 PM
Hello Sam, a beautifully written tribute to a wonderful singer. Good luck with the contest, my friend. Have a wonderful day.
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Sam Kauffman
Date: 2/3/2025 1:00:00 PM
Hi Zyrool! Happy Monday! John Denver's music was always very special to me - a home and a haven. It was a joy to write a tribute! Sending you blessings for your week!
Date: 2/1/2025 10:07:00 AM
I enjoyed reading your wonderful write/Tribute about John Denver. "Good Luck" Have a blessed day as you write away..................
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Sam Kauffman
Date: 2/3/2025 12:52:00 PM
Thank you so much, Paula! I so appreciate your sweet note, your best wishes and your blessings!
Date: 2/1/2025 1:42:00 AM
- A lovely tribute, Sam ... - Best wishes in the contest :) - Have a nice weekend :) - hugs
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Sam Kauffman
Date: 2/3/2025 12:49:00 PM
Thank you so much, my friend. John Denver loved the mountains, country roads, the seas and family! That love always spoke to me! Blessings and cozy hugs!
Date: 2/1/2025 1:20:00 AM
Nice tribute to John Denver and well written
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Sam Kauffman
Date: 2/3/2025 12:47:00 PM
Thank you, Oliver. His music always spoke, and continues to speak, to me in very special ways! Blessings of song to you!
Date: 1/31/2025 4:48:00 PM
Dear Sam, this is really a beautiful poem about the deep emotional link between love and nature and shows how a person's love for the sky, sea, and mountains may be entwined with their own memories and experiences. A sentiment of loss and yearning is conveyed via the piece, which highlights the profound effect that nature has on the human soul.
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Sam Kauffman
Date: 2/3/2025 11:59:00 AM
Thank you so much dear Lasaad! John Denver's music about the simplicity of life drew us into a realm of emotions governed by his music! What a gift - a gift that keeps on giving! Every time I drove through the Shenandoah valley I found myself singing Country Roads! Sending you blessings, my friend!
Date: 1/31/2025 4:10:00 PM
A lovely tribute in honour of an incredible singer Sam! Debx
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Sam Kauffman
Date: 2/3/2025 11:53:00 AM
Thank you so much, Deb! His voice in recordings and his music was so unique and distinctive! He left a treasury of life songs enjoyed even today! Thank yo for the gift of your feedback! Blessings to you!
Date: 1/31/2025 3:32:00 PM
Wow. This is the best Denver poem I have read. You did an awesome job using his song subjects inside your poem .
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Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/31/2025 10:06:00 PM
I am so thankful for your wonderful feedback. Thank you so much. JohnDenver's music has always had a very special place in my heart and in my life. We lived in Colorado listening to his music. I am humbled by your words. Sending you my gratitude and blessings of the mountain.

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