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Winter - POTW

Sapphic Poetry 10-22-24 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Winter Winter breathes a fantasy into morning. Wreaths of icy crystalline drift through gardens. Snowflakes dance a rhapsody over meadows Wonderland divine... Flurries chant their signatures at the daybreak, Swirling wonder, shimmering crystal magic. Falling silver serenades sing in plainsong - Seasonal carols… Solstice cycle symphonies float like diamonds. Jewels of the jubilee capture sunlight. Barren landscapes murmuring transformations - Miracles abound.

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Suzanne Delaney

Date: 1/23/2025 4:21:00 PM

You have captured the magic and fantasy of a world turned snow white dear, Sam Writing in Sapphics takes some concentration and I think I have only tried one. My Sapphic Ode about twins. https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/ode_to_a_twin_516429. Congrats dear friend on your POTW. SuZ

Reason A. Poteet

Date: 12/9/2024 8:58:00 AM

Quite a positive view of winter despite the fact that it is the least favored season of the majority. I like the remembrance of carols being sung...a misplaced thought in my past when our church would sing carols indoors in adult nursing homes at Christmas. Thanks for pleasant memories and congrats on your winning placement.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 12/8/2024 8:41:00 PM

Beautiful, Sam! Congratulations!

thriveni c mysore

Date: 12/8/2024 7:55:00 PM

we swirl in your words and fall into a trance dear poet. +FAV. Congratulations for being so blessed. Congratulations on your win too. Cheers!!!

Susan Ashley

Date: 11/17/2024 5:59:00 PM

My Dearest Rhyme Time Friend, your reviving yet placid winter verses glisten upon my imagination like the first fallen snow upon a gray landscape. I was swept up in the "wreaths of icy crystalline drift" soothed by the "flurries chant". Such a serene scene where "miracles abound". Indeed, "crystal magic" spills from your appreciative poetic lullaby pen. Your gleaming imagery is a sensory winter wonderland for my mind. Belated congrats for POTW honors, my sweet poetry sis! Warmest wishes sent on whirls of winter magic.. ~Susan

Valsa George

Date: 11/13/2024 8:57:00 PM

Though we don't have winter here, I always feel that winter is a dull season when earth snoozes under a white blanket and many creatures withdraw into hibernation. But your poem sets before me a magical land of beauty and joy. Your metaphors and alliterations are outstanding as always. From the first line, you have made us feel the sweet chill of Winter. The middle stanza.... "Flurries chant their signatures at the daybreak, Swirling wonder, shimmering crystal magic. Falling silver serenades sing in plainsong - Seasonal carols…" This description is pure poetry and the whole poem can be rated as Excellent. Belated Congratulations on your well deserved POTW, dear sweet Sam. Into my FAVE

Sam Kauffman
Date: 12/4/2024 10:58:00 AM

Dearest Valsa, your lovely feedback and fav have brought me such joy! And it goes without saying the POTW has made writing this poem even more special. Thank you! This poem is based on a magical winter morning in the mountains after a snowstorm. I love sharing this experience with friends! Sending Advent blessings of light, dear friend!!

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 11/7/2024 10:46:00 AM

Hello Sam Kauffman, A belated congratulations on your win. /Darlene Hugs.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 11/8/2024 4:43:00 PM

Hello Sam Kauffman, yes a POTW is special thank you Kim. Hugs. /Darlene/ Hugs. /Darlene/

Sam Kauffman
Date: 11/8/2024 12:44:00 PM

Thank you so much, Darlene! A POTW is a very, very special honor! Sending you blessings of autumn joy!

Reason A. Poteet

Date: 11/7/2024 7:06:00 AM

I find determining accents is difficult. In my teaching career, it was one of the most challenging subjects to broach in language lessons. You have done well, Sam. The accent muddies sometimes, depending on the use as noun, verb or adjective. Best of luck in Craig's contest.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 11/10/2024 10:20:00 AM

Hi Reason! Thank you for your wonderful message and best wishes. I so appreciate your thought full response. Have found composing lyrics to be a good way to understand cadence - seems to transfer over to writing poetry! This contest using the Sapphic Sonnet was quite a challenge but one I enjoyed - always up for learning something new from PS! Hope you are doing well. Sending you autumn blessings of joy!

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 11/3/2024 10:15:00 AM

Hello Sam Kauffman, the first snowfall is always beautiful. it makes the bare trees look like they are dressed up to be warm. Hugs. /Darlene/

Sam Kauffman
Date: 12/4/2024 10:53:00 AM

Hi Darlene! Agreed! The first snowfall is enchanted magic! It turns a barren world into a place of magic! Hope all is well. Thank you for your lovely note! Sending you Advent blessings of light in this season of celebration!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/2/2024 11:57:00 AM

this is marvelous and well-deserving of POTD. Please can you see a soupmail from me immediately?

Sam Kauffman
Date: 11/8/2024 1:04:00 PM

Happy Friday, Andrea! Thank you for your lovely and ever so thoughtful words! So encouraging. So positive. I am deeply grateful for your soupmail! Thank you for the clarification and my placement! That was a fun contest that has inspired me to write more Pleiades on birthstones! This poem was inspired by a magical morning in the Rockies like ones you get to experience! Will always remember being one of the first on the mountain after a champagne powder snowstorm on an exquisite sunlit morning! Sending you blessings and my gratitude!

Panagiota Romios

Date: 11/1/2024 12:29:00 PM

Awesome, sam! Highly deservin of POTW With your magic pen.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 11/8/2024 12:52:00 PM

Hi Pangie! So good to hear from you! Thank you for your delightful comments! The magic of that morning in the mountains will always remain with me! So fun to share it with all of you! The POTW was a complete surprise! I treasure it. Looks like we may be some rain! Hooray! Take care, my friend. Blessings of joy to you!!

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 11/1/2024 9:22:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTW....beautiful imagery....a picture post card vision. Paulette

Sam Kauffman
Date: 11/8/2024 12:48:00 PM

Paulette, what a joy to read your note of congratulations. Thank you! It is so wonderful to hear from you! I was just thinking about you and hoping all is well! I have a permanent "picture postcard" in my mind of that awesome morning. It was such fun to remember it and then to share its beauty! Sending you blessings!!

Jan Allison

Date: 10/31/2024 3:16:00 PM

Dropping back with belated congrats on POTW, this is an absolute gem Sam, many congrats again:-) hugs jan xx

Sam Kauffman
Date: 11/8/2024 12:42:00 PM

Thank you ever so much, Jan! There truly is magic in sunlit winter mornings when everything sparkles like it has been dusted with diamonds. Thank you for sharing in my joy! Hope all is going well with the new book! Sending you blessings and hugs!

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 10/31/2024 8:20:00 AM

This poem is pure magic, with imagery that only fairy dust can conjure up or of course, Sam Kauffman. 'WONDERLAND DIVINE, and MIRACLES ABOUND. An absolute fave for me and congrats galore on your POTW my friend Sam. Blessings, Jennifer.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 11/8/2024 12:39:00 PM

Thank you so much, dear friend, especially for your wonderful, ever so thoughtful compliments AND your fav! Very special! This poem is based on a spectacular winter morning in the mountains after a big snowstorm. It was a fairyland that I will always remember! We are about to start to experience snow and rain while you are transitioning into glorious spring!!! A POTW is as magical as that morning. I am deeply honored! Sending you blessings of joy!!

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 10/29/2024 7:46:00 AM

Your imagery in such a fabulous form is brilliant. Miracles do abound... Congratulations on POTW Sam! :)

Sam Kauffman
Date: 10/30/2024 10:30:00 AM

Hi Linda! Thank you so much for your congratulations and sharing in the joy of a POTW! Truly a wonderful surprise! Sending you blessings of autumn joy!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 10/29/2024 6:54:00 AM

A beautiful sapphic stanza! Congratulations on POTW!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 10/30/2024 10:32:00 AM

Thank you so much Kim! This was a great learning experience and the POTW was the cherry on top of the sundae! Happy All Hallows Eve! Blessings!

Maria Williams

Date: 10/29/2024 3:46:00 AM

A beautiful winter wonderland is what you have painted Sam - a big congrats on your POTW. maria

Sam Kauffman
Date: 12/4/2024 10:24:00 AM

Hi Maria! What a delight to receive your note of congratulations! Thank you! This poem is based on a winter morning in the Rockies. Even though frigid, it was a magical scene and so fun to remember in this poem. Sending you Advents blessings of light and my gratitude!

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 10/29/2024 12:56:00 AM

Superb write, mastery done, Sam. Warmest congratulations on POTW and all the best for the contest.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 12/4/2024 10:18:00 AM

Hi Seeker! What beautiful feedback! Thank you for your congratulatory note! A POTW is very special made even more special when shared with friends! Had never tried a Sapphic form before and, while challenging, was a wonderful challenge! Thank you for your good wishes. Sending blessings of this Christmas season!!

I Am Anaya

Date: 10/28/2024 10:13:00 AM

Travel is needed to experience a wonderland divine such as your Winter imagery, dear Sam. Crispy cold but gorgeous snowy white. Hearty congratulations on the poem of the week! Lovey tail end poetry. Burr ~Anaya

Sam Kauffman
Date: 12/4/2024 10:13:00 AM

Morning Anaya! Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Thank you for your lovely feedback and your congratulations. Having taught skiing, I got to experience many mornings of alpine magic. And, yes, BRRR! So fun to remember them then put that feeling of enchantment into words. Sending you all the blessings of this season of celebration!

David Crandall

Date: 10/27/2024 7:15:00 PM

Very nicely done, Sam

Sam Kauffman
Date: 11/2/2024 10:46:00 AM

Thank you so much David! Have experienced mornings like this one when winter becomes a wizard and transforms everything! Blessings to you!

Brandy Nicole

Date: 10/27/2024 5:43:00 PM

Dear Sam, the wind is soooo cold during winter, that it hurts when it touches the skin. Ice and snow, certainly cause issues. However, the way you describe these moments, it's like watching a painting that has come to life. So beautiful and magical. Congratulations my sweet friend, on Poem of the Week. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy

Sam Kauffman
Date: 11/2/2024 10:44:00 AM

Hi Brandy! Always love your messages. They are so thoughtful and thought-full! I had a picture in my mind of a special morning we experienced in the mountains, after an evening snowstorm of cold and ice, when everything was covered with new snow. Totally magical. I am so happy to know this poem expresses that magic and that you got to share in it! Thank you for your congratulations! Hugs of autumn joy to you! All the best. Blessings! Now we are on to Thanksgiving!!

Deb M

Date: 10/27/2024 4:09:00 PM

How beautifully you write of winter Sam creating such a wonderful picture in ones mind! Congratulations on POTW! Debx

Sam Kauffman
Date: 11/2/2024 10:38:00 AM

Hi Deb! I am so grateful for your lo9vely compliments and your congratulations! I know winter can be a dreary, sad time but on the flip side I have seen some incredible mornings after a snowfall when everything glitters. Writing this poem reminded me of that beauty! Sending you blessings of autumn joy!

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 10/27/2024 11:58:00 AM

Dear Sam, Awesome! Back to say Congratulations with POTW! You are the best! Autumn Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Sam Kauffman
Date: 10/31/2024 10:25:00 AM

Hi Daniel! Thank you so much for your lovely message and for your congratulations! This is a very special honor and I love sharing it with friends! And, I think that door swings both ways. I love reading your creative, uniquely crafted poems! Sending you bunches of warm autumn blessings! Winter mornings will soon be upon us!

Silent One

Date: 10/27/2024 10:12:00 AM

Just back to congratulate you on POTW...

Sam Kauffman
Date: 10/31/2024 10:21:00 AM

Hi SO! Thank you for your congratulations. A POTW is very special and quite an honor. Blessings!

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 10/27/2024 8:36:00 AM

Back with Congratulations on your POTW win. I enjoyed reading your lovely "Winter" write again. Yes, there is magic in the "Winter" air. Have a wonderful day/week with your win....................

Sam Kauffman
Date: 10/31/2024 10:18:00 AM

Morning, Paula! So happy you enjoyed this poem and the magic in a sunlit winter morning! Thank you so much for your congratulations! Always special to share an honor with friends! Sending you bunches of warm autumn blessings!