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Johnny Jump Up

Admire a Summer Flower Contest ************************************************************* Hey, Johnny Jump Up, Mischievous elf, Your look like Viola, Not like yourself. Same shape, same colors - Before our eyes, Your yellow and purple, Quite the disguise. Vibrant, bright colors Painted on your five petals Love, luck and happiness Your gifts on us settles, You love the warm meadows And cool ocean breezes Magician of summer You won't make us sneeze.

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/28/2024 3:29:00 PM

Oh this is so cute. I think I heard. Of this flower before.

Valsa George

Date: 5/23/2024 9:57:00 PM

Though I have seen this flower ( very rarely as they don't grow here,) I never knew that it has such a funny name. Until I read the second stanza, I couldn't guess that it is a flower. I thought you were referring to a mischievous imp. The last line made me smile. Your sense of humor is evident in this poem. Have a lovely weekend dear Sam.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 5/23/2024 10:57:00 AM

Beautiful as the flower, Sam--Vibrant, bright colors Painted on your five petals Love, luck and happiness---perfectly described. Much enjoyed!

Janice Canerdy

Date: 5/21/2024 6:14:00 PM

A delightful piece written in an appealing style, Sam. Janice

Charlotte Puddifoot

Date: 5/21/2024 2:11:00 PM

i always enjoy your poems, and this is a cute, colourful one! your playful use of language really brings the flower to life - congrats on your win in the contest, and thanks for your lovely commentary on my work :)

Sotto Poet

Date: 5/18/2024 7:30:00 AM

What an enjoyable poem you have crafted! Exquisite and imaginative poetry! Your captivating poem has delightful metaphors, accompanied by nice rhyming, while also being engaging and informative. Congratulations on your win, dear Sam.

Ink Empress

Date: 5/18/2024 12:08:00 AM

Samszy, always so good to see you post! And one that rhymes so well too! How profound! And fun is this write! This flower seems like one that is very generous and soul warming as i read too i can feel that! I really love especially the lines “ Love, luck and happiness Your gifts on us settles,” so beautiful! “Magician of summer You won't make us sneeze.” Gorgeous ending! Awesome poem! That flows with such light imagery. Pleasure reading your work! Sending you light always

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 5/17/2024 5:36:00 PM

Never heard of this flower, but the picture you painted with your words was descriptive enough that I could visual them. Nicely done for the contest. Enjoy your evening, Sara

Joseph May

Date: 5/17/2024 2:16:00 PM

A lovely tribute to "Johnny Jump Up" with all its vibrant colors

Laura Leiser

Date: 5/17/2024 12:01:00 PM

Such a bright snd cheery poem, Sam. Love the “spark” in it! Enjoyed this uplifting poem! :)

Sally Eslinger

Date: 5/16/2024 2:47:00 PM

A super win, congratulations! I know this charmer, tho it was high school before one. So rare in my urban circumstance, i still recal that afternoon! Sam, your poem’s sweet addressing to the Johnny made me feel a smile throughout. Plus, very well crafted. A wonderful poem! Bravo!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/16/2024 8:54:00 PM

Hi Sally! I'm so glad this brought back memories. Thank you for your lovely note of congratulations. This was a wonderful contest theme thinking about all of the summer flowers to come. So wonderful to hear from you! Sending you my gratitude and blessings.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 5/16/2024 10:44:00 AM

Congratulation on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Johnny Jump Up" flower write. I do not think I have ever seen this flower. Sure sounds pretty... Have A Blessed Day Writing Away............

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/16/2024 11:10:00 AM

Hi Paula! Thank you for your lovely note of congratulations. A Johnny Jump Up looks like a Viola. It is such an enchanting little flower with a great name! Blessings to you my friend.

Jay Narain

Date: 5/16/2024 9:46:00 AM

Thanks for listing your nice poem in my sponsored contest. Congratulations.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/16/2024 11:09:00 AM

Thank you, Jay for your congratulations and your placement. This was a fun contest and inspired so many uplifting poems that welcome summer flowers! Blessings to you!

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 5/15/2024 6:00:00 AM

Dear Sam, your whimsical ode to the "Johnny Jump Up" is an absolute delight! The playful personification of this vibrant bloom as a mischievous elf in disguise captures the imagination, transporting me to sun-drenched meadows where this botanical trickster thrives. Your poetic voice imbues the humble flower with a sense of whimsy and charm, showing nature's enchanting wonders with childlike wonder. - Blessings, Daniel

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/15/2024 11:05:00 AM

Greetings Daniel! I am just thrilled by your wonderful feedback! Thank you! This little flower is truly, as you so aptly say, a "trickster," full of fun, "whimsy" and mischief - definitely a "playful" child of the garden! How wonderful to know this poem took you into the heart of sunny summer meadows. I am deeply grateful for your always supportive feedback and gracious blessings! Sending you blessings of sparkling joy!

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 5/14/2024 9:11:00 PM

Sam, your charming poem offers lovely imagery, along with pleasing rhyme, while also being interesting and educational. It's a fave for me. :)

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/15/2024 10:56:00 AM

Hi Evelyn! I am so happy that the "charm" of this little imp of a flower came through to you! Have always been intrigued by the name and it was such fun to learn more about the intrinsic delight of a Johnny Jump Up. Reminds me of an enthusiastic puppy! So grateful for your fav! Made my day. Sending you blessings of jumping joy, dear friend!!

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 5/14/2024 3:39:00 PM

Hello Sam, what a fun poem you have created! I didn't imagine from the title what it was about! Really beautiful and creative poem! How are you doing? Has summer arrived in your place yet? Much love ~

Sam Kauffman
Date: 5/15/2024 10:51:00 AM

Hi Mala! Thank you so much for joining in the mischievous fun of a Johnny Jump Up! Have always loved the name and the sense of mischief it has inspired! This was a fun poem to write embracing a childlike joy. Summer hasn't quite arrived here, yet. We'll have a couple of warm days and then it cools off again. And the summer's fog has definitely arrived making our mornings cool clearing by afternoon. How about your weather - warm and sunny yet? Take care, dear friend. Sending you blessings to warm your days, hugs and much love! Any chance you might be coming our way in the near future?