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In Tulips

Old Tim and his tulips of Spring, he tips and he toes as he sings. His falsetto voice is higher by choice— love’s shrill in the tulips with fling. In bloom is his hair and moon lights his face, like a pastoral sprite. Strums ukulele— his song sung gaily. In tulips come Spring and warm nights. 2/16/2022 Spring in Air Sponsor: Mohan Chutani

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Paula Goldsmith

Date: 2/25/2022 12:31:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. Your "IN TULIPS" is a fun write. Flowers and song go together. Have a great/blessed day..................

Timothy Mcguire

Date: 2/24/2022 11:38:00 PM

Love it! Well deserved win.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/25/2022 10:26:00 AM

Thank you, Timothy!

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 2/24/2022 4:23:00 PM

May the tulips bloom and the music start, soon it will be spring Kim, and you have created a stunning visual for us, Congratulations on your winning poem, a scented beauty :)

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/24/2022 5:10:00 PM

Thank you, dear Rose!

Line Gauthier

Date: 2/24/2022 10:24:00 AM

Wonderful tribute to 'Tip Toe Through The Tulips'. Delightful, Kim.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/24/2022 12:54:00 PM

Thank you, Line!

Meghan Hutchings

Date: 2/24/2022 8:53:00 AM

Congratulations, Kim! I love how your poem is so thoughtful and creative! The character of Old Tim is brilliant as you introduce elements of spring! Beautiful job! God bless and much love...Meghan

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/24/2022 12:54:00 PM

Thank you, Meghan!

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 2/24/2022 7:21:00 AM

Congratulations Kim, on your win in the contest! Tulips are my favorite flower and your Limerick, perfect! :)Paulette

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/24/2022 12:54:00 PM

Thank you, Paulette!

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 2/24/2022 6:58:00 AM

This was wonderful Kim. Your reference to tiny Tim was brilliant! I love your entry. I am happy to see it on this short winner’s list. Congratulations! Blessings xxoo

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/24/2022 12:54:00 PM

Thank you, Connie!

Mohan Chutani

Date: 2/24/2022 12:19:00 AM

Thankyou for participating in my contest. Your connect to Spring gave us so much of a peppy mood to sing along. Congratulations for your placement. Best. Mohan

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/24/2022 12:55:00 PM

Thank you, Mohan!

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 2/21/2022 4:15:00 PM

Hello Kim ... oh yes, who could ever forget Tiny Tim and his tinkling - thank you Kim - Lindsay

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/22/2022 5:39:00 AM

Thank you, Lindsay!

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 2/17/2022 1:36:00 PM

This has bits and pieces that remind me of Tiny Tim.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/17/2022 2:13:00 PM

He was something!

Joe Dimino

Date: 2/17/2022 10:27:00 AM

Tunefully beautiful. Tim is alright in my book...especially the ukulele. Did you ever hear him do his Presley imitation? I saw him perform live once...terrific! Joe.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/17/2022 2:13:00 PM

No, I will have to see if that is on youtube.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 2/16/2022 8:39:00 PM

Tied the knot on the Carson show // After that straight down did Tim's career go... At least, that's what I remember. Wonder if he/she/it would be a poster face for LGBTQ today?... C'est la vie, Tiny Tim. Thanks, Kim

Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/19/2022 8:55:00 PM

Of course, Tim's hair was to die, FORE! Look-out! You think he ever washed it?! lol

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/17/2022 5:52:00 AM

The only song that made him was “Tip Toe Through the Tulips” and of course I was a child so it was hilarious to hear him sing this. Weird Al had a better career being silly. Still I looked up the lyrics - enjoyable.