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Winter Daphne

winter daphne mauve daphne buds swell when snow and frost prowl landscapes ~ winter perfume bursts 12-5-22 Contest: Winter Themed Haiku Sponsor: Tania Kitchin syllables checked with www.how,manysyllables Daphne Odora is an evergreen shrub that blooms in the winter with an unforgettable fragrance.

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Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 12/21/2022 4:35:00 PM

Wonderful sights and scents adorn your elegant haiku, Sam. Congratulations on your win.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 12/22/2022 9:10:00 AM

Hi Evelyn! Thank you for your note of congratulations and sharing in my joy! The Daphne is such a unique flower. I feel blessed that my grandmother introduced it to me. Merry Christmas my friend. Blessings of joy to you.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/15/2022 1:09:00 PM

wow, so creative. BIg congrats, Sam

Sam Kauffman
Date: 12/20/2022 11:02:00 AM

Can you tell how far behind I am! :( Thank you for your note of congratulations! Right now the two daphne at our front door are beginning to come into bloom - right on schedule. My grandmother introduced me to the daphne and taught me her love of gardens. They remind me of her every time I catch a whiff of their intoxicating scent! Prayers and blessings! Merry Christmas :)"

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 12/15/2022 8:32:00 AM

Scented with beauty Sam. Congratulations on your win! :)

Sam Kauffman
Date: 12/15/2022 9:07:00 AM

So grateful for your congratulations Linda and your sweet message! The Daphne is truly a very special flower not only for its beauty but for its scent. For me it is the first flower of the year as it normally blooms in January! Sending you fragrant blessings of joy for Christmas!

David Kavanagh

Date: 12/14/2022 3:05:00 AM

Daphne’s perfume sure is nice Tania, and adds another layer to your beautiful winter haiku, congratulations and happy Christmas to you, all your wonderful comments have been appreciated by me over the years, cheers David

David Kavanagh
Date: 12/15/2022 11:31:00 AM

I’m sorry Sam calling you Tania, I know she sponsored the contest, and somehow mixed up your names, thank you SAM, for such a wonderful reply below!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 12/14/2022 10:29:00 AM

Thank you so much David for your delightful message and feedback. I love the Daphne plant and its flower. Always makes me think of my grandmother. It has been my honor to read your utterly delightful pieces. PS gives us so many chances to read the work of other poets, give feedback and develop relationships of appreciation with other poets. This is part of the joy of PS!! Happy Christmas to you. Joy and peace for the New Year. Blessings and cheers in a toast to the season!

Jcb Brul

Date: 12/13/2022 6:38:00 PM

I can smell the scents of serenity, too. Congratulations Sam, you are a Haiku Master!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 12/14/2022 10:23:00 AM

Hi JCB! My grandmother introduced me to the Daphne which is native to China, Japan and Korea. I have heard it called the "perfume princess." A great description of this amazing, fragrant flower! We have two at our front door and when they are in bloom their perfume greets me every time I come and go. Pure Heaven! Thank you for your wonderful note and your congratulations my friend. Sending you fragrant blessings of joy!

Tania Kitchin

Date: 12/13/2022 4:09:00 PM

Sam, congratulations on your winning placement with your delightful haiku!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 12/13/2022 4:16:00 PM

Hi Tania! Thank you so much! I do love your haiku contests and I have to give you credit for encouraging my love of this poetry form! So grateful for your placement on the winners list among so many beautiful haikus. All the best. Blessings of light and joy to you.

Arlo Parker

Date: 12/9/2022 2:22:00 PM

Perfumed air, indeed! =;o]

Sam Kauffman
Date: 12/10/2022 10:31:00 PM

Thank you Arlo for your visit. Daphne Odora blooms in the winter. It has the oust amazing fragrance. I have loved this winter survivor since childhood. All the best.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 12/5/2022 1:10:00 PM

Amazing how some plants thrive in the harshness of winter. Good luck in the contest Sam. Over Fork Over. Tom

Sam Kauffman
Date: 12/5/2022 2:40:00 PM

Thank you so much Tom. Daphne Odora is a hardy survivor in the winter with the most beautiful nosegay of flowers that have a fragrance that is unforgettable. My grandmother introduced me to this lovely shrub. Blessings of joy to you. Over Fork Over!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 12/5/2022 12:30:00 PM

- A lovely winter picture, Sam :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs

Sam Kauffman
Date: 12/5/2022 2:35:00 PM

Thank you so much Anne-Lise! My grandmother introduced me to this beautiful plant that I so love. So grateful for your lovely best wishes! Hugs and Yuletide Blessings!