Sam Kauffman Poet Verse

Who Am I POTD

Who Am I? Updated Poetry Contest 11-25-24
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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 December 27, 2024 at 7:08 AM Congrats Sam on your POTD. Terrific language choices. Sam Kauffman December 27, 2024 at 11:18 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 December 25, 2024 at 11:54 AM Sam, POTD delight! Congratulations! This poem is exquisite, define! Sam Kauffman December 27, 2024 at 11:20 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 December 23, 2024 at 2:15 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 December 12, 2024 at 11:10 AM Belated Congratulations on POTD Sam for a wonderful write! Debx Sam Kauffman December 12, 2024 at 11:34 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!

JC Brul December 4, 2024 at 4:02 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 December 3, 2024 at 1:23 PM Oh and congrats on POTD Sam Kauffman December 8, 2024 at 7:34 PM Thank you so much for your congratulations! :)

Andrea Dietrich December 3, 2024 at 1:22 PM Gosh it reminds me of a psalm. So beautiful, Sam. Sam Kauffman December 7, 2024 at 9:53 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 November 30, 2024 at 7:54 PM you do lift us to lofty heights, congratulations dear poet. amazing write. you could write so much on 'I'!!! awesome. Sam Kauffman December 7, 2024 at 9:49 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 November 30, 2024 at 12:42 PM Congrats on POTD! Sam Kauffman November 30, 2024 at 3:01 PM Many thanks, Paige! Happy Thanksgiving blessings.

Jennifer Proxenos November 28, 2024 at 7:42 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 November 28, 2024 at 12:43 AM This is so good. Love it! Sam Kauffman December 8, 2024 at 7:36 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 November 27, 2024 at 11:36 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 November 27, 2024 at 11:26 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 November 27, 2024 at 5:05 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 November 27, 2024 at 3:24 PM Hello Sam, congratulations on your POTD. Enjoy your spec ial day. Hugs. Darlene/

Malabika Ray Choudhury November 27, 2024 at 3:20 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 November 27, 2024 at 2:41 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 November 27, 2024 at 12:04 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 November 27, 2024 at 11:54 AM Well deserved POTD Sam. Extremely well written. Congratulations!

Kim Rodrigues November 27, 2024 at 11:36 AM Your faith shines through, Sam! A fave! Congrats on POTD!

Jim Slaughter November 27, 2024 at 10:50 AM Love the ending, Sam...and all the rest of it, too. Congrats on POTD, as well.

Paula Goldsmith November 27, 2024 at 8:04 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 November 27, 2024 at 12:14 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 November 27, 2024 at 6:29 AM Beautiful, start to finish “I search for words that yearn to walk” warmest congratulations for this POTD,Sam

Lin Lane November 27, 2024 at 6:00 AM Sam, your poetic voice is never mute.

Mike Gentile November 27, 2024 at 5:17 AM Sam, congratulations on your POTD honors! Your lines confirm the words of a wonderful poet!!

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