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Who Am I POTD

Who Am I? Updated Poetry Contest 11-25-24 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Who Am I Who am I now? Poor poet, only a mute scribe Thirsting for manna, words of the Spirit; Crippled by humanity, Longing to take up my poetic pallet and walk Bathe in waters touched by an angel’s fingertip, I bury your golden talents Blinded by the dread of a possessed prodigal. Pilgrim, seeker, I search for words that yearn to walk Gathered from city light on a hilltop, Paralyzed in Eden With poetic flesh hanging from dry bones in harsh sands I splash through channels of the word soaked in new wine, With glee I find blooms in deserts And lift verses from crooked roads to straight highways.

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Greg Gaul

Date: 12/27/2024 7:08:00 AM

Congrats Sam on your POTD. Terrific language choices.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 12/27/2024 11:18:00 AM

Hi Greg! What a joy to receive your congratulations and beautiful feedback! Thank you! Sending you Christmas season blessings and a cup brimming with cheer for the coming year!

Sally Eslinger

Date: 12/25/2024 11:54:00 AM

Sam, POTD delight! Congratulations! This poem is exquisite, define!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 12/27/2024 11:20:00 AM

Merry Christmas, Sally! Thank you for your lovely gift of congratulations! A POTD is truly a very special honor. One that I treasure made even more special when sharing with friends. Hope you are having a wonderful Christmas season. Sending you blessings of Christmas cheer!

Valsa George

Date: 12/23/2024 2:15:00 AM

"I splash through channels of the word soaked in new wine, With glee I find blooms in deserts/ And lift verses from crooked roads to straight highways"..... You are endowed with a great mission and you do it to the best of your ability as a seasoned poet, ever humble in spirit. Lovely espousal of your vision and mission. Belated Congratulations on your POTD status. Dear sweet Sam, wish you a Merry Christmas!

Deb M

Date: 12/12/2024 11:10:00 AM

Belated Congratulations on POTD Sam for a wonderful write! Debx

Sam Kauffman
Date: 12/12/2024 11:34:00 AM

Thank you so much, Deb! Couldn't figure out what to write until this poem woke me up one night! Glad I didn't wait until morning to make notes! The POTD was a delightful surprise - a wonderful honor. Sending you Christmas blessings and light!

Jcb Brul

Date: 12/4/2024 4:02:00 AM

Congrats on POTD dear Sam. Your descriptions of who are you are encapsulated in majestic poem that is so powerful enough to lead us to your humble yet mystifying self. Stay prolific. ^__^ JCB

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/3/2024 1:23:00 PM

Oh and congrats on POTD

Sam Kauffman
Date: 12/8/2024 7:34:00 PM

Thank you so much for your congratulations! :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/3/2024 1:22:00 PM

Gosh it reminds me of a psalm. So beautiful, Sam.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 12/7/2024 9:53:00 AM

Hi Andrea! What beautiful feedback! Having studied the Psalms for 15 years your compliment is even more meaningful. Thank you. Sending you blessings of light.

thriveni c mysore

Date: 11/30/2024 7:54:00 PM

you do lift us to lofty heights, congratulations dear poet. amazing write. you could write so much on 'I'!!! awesome.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 12/7/2024 9:49:00 AM

Hi Thriveni! What a lovely compliment. Thank you! I am deeply humbled by your feedback. So appreciate your note of congratulations! Funny, this poem almost wrote itself when it woke me up one night. Sending you my gratitude and blessings of light.

Paige Hind

Date: 11/30/2024 12:42:00 PM

Congrats on POTD!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 11/30/2024 3:01:00 PM

Many thanks, Paige! Happy Thanksgiving blessings.

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 11/28/2024 7:42:00 AM

Sam my friend, Congratulations on your outstanding poem been chosen and honored as POTD, a much deserved accolade. Wow what a gem you wrote with your ever present talent, a real story about discovering yourself but most of all of deep faith so perfectly entwined throughout your amazing, breathtaking poem. Blessings Sam, Hugs Jennifer.

Ramon Riveraalmena

Date: 11/28/2024 12:43:00 AM

This is so good. Love it!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 12/8/2024 7:36:00 PM

Thank you, Ramon! Very rarely a poem almost writes itself. This was one of those poetic gifts. So happy you loved it! Blessings!

Ink Empress

Date: 11/27/2024 11:36:00 PM

Dear samszy, i just saw this and im pleased to see you featured today, and i absolutely love the honesty and way youv expressed and depicted your innerself in such a seamless manner. So many lines stood out for me especially “ I search for words that yearn to walk“ whoa what a line! I really love that! “ With poetic flesh hanging from dry bones in harsh sands“ your way with metaphors truly is impeccable talented soul! Congratulations on POTD and happy thanksgiving to you and your family.

Christuraj Alex

Date: 11/27/2024 11:26:00 PM

So many possibilities and abilities of humanity are brought out in metaphorical forms. " I search for words that yearn to walk"- indeed, the entire poem is highly poetic. Congratulations!

Lauren Tilley

Date: 11/27/2024 5:05:00 PM

This poem really captures the struggle of finding inspiration and purpose. The imagery is powerful. Also congrats for having the poem of the day!

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 11/27/2024 3:24:00 PM

Hello Sam, congratulations on your POTD. Enjoy your spec ial day. Hugs. Darlene/

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 11/27/2024 3:20:00 PM

Congratulations on POTD, Dearest Sam. A Pilgrim, A seeker - true, but not a "mute scribe" - your golden quill "lift verses from crooked roads to straight highways"! Continue to write such brilliant poems to inspire! Love and best wishes ~ Mala

Brandy Nicole

Date: 11/27/2024 2:41:00 PM

Dear Sam, your thoughts always bloom, even in a desert with dry bones. You're a ' light on a hilltop, ' my sweet friend. Thank you for being here, for being you. :) Congratulations on Poem of the Day. Many wonderful blessings to you. :) Hugs, Brandy

Michael Tor

Date: 11/27/2024 12:04:00 PM

Sam such wonderful Poetry shared by you. Truly enjoyed this creation of yours. Such humility share in this write Sam. I missed this one but I'm here and so happy to have read. Big Congratulations in receiving such a high Honor of POTD well deserving...

Daniel Turner

Date: 11/27/2024 11:54:00 AM

Well deserved POTD Sam. Extremely well written. Congratulations!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 11/27/2024 11:36:00 AM

Your faith shines through, Sam! A fave! Congrats on POTD!

Jim Slaughter

Date: 11/27/2024 10:50:00 AM

Love the ending, Sam...and all the rest of it, too. Congrats on POTD, as well.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 11/27/2024 8:04:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Who Am I" write again. Write On.... Have A Blessed/Happy Thanksgiving...................

Sam Kauffman
Date: 11/27/2024 12:14:00 PM

Thank you so much, Paula, for your return visit to share in the joy of this POTD with me! Sending you a cornucopia of blessings for your Thanksgiving!

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 11/27/2024 6:29:00 AM

Beautiful, start to finish “I search for words that yearn to walk” warmest congratulations for this POTD,Sam

Lin Lane

Date: 11/27/2024 6:00:00 AM

Sam, your poetic voice is never mute.

Mike Gentile

Date: 11/27/2024 5:17:00 AM

Sam, congratulations on your POTD honors! Your lines confirm the words of a wonderful poet!!