Kim Rodrigues Poet Light Verse

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When the Toilet Paper Roll is Almost Empty, Sara Kendrick, 8/27/2026

About My Knees

Empty, I look
through the hole…
The cardboard can be wrapped
with satin,
sparkled with glitter,
rolled in paint.
I have to run
to the hall closet,
retrieve
with undies
about my knees.
I grab three,
tear the paper,
empty…

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Tom Cunningham September 4, 2026 at 10:14 AM Everyone's worst nightmare lol. The roman army used to build latrines and had to use a bit of material soaked in vinegar on the end of a stick. I might add they had to share it,yuck. Tom🌹 Kim Rodrigues September 4, 2026 at 10:22 AM Ewwwie! Once we visited a native village in Panama. Walked into the bathroom. I could see the sky and there was a hole in the ground…thankfully a quick visit…at least it didn’t smell and it was not equipped with a vinegar stick. 😂

sara Etgen-Baker September 2, 2026 at 4:55 PM a fun read 😊 Kim Rodrigues September 3, 2026 at 3:58 AM Thank you, Sara!

Robert Gorelick August 30, 2026 at 2:34 PM Stranded on a dead end street or on a toilet seat sans a sheet. Alas, alone and forsaken. C'est la vie. Robert Kim Rodrigues August 31, 2026 at 1:56 PM LOL!

Gershon Wolf August 29, 2026 at 7:27 PM Well, the computer gurus of the 1980's that a 'paperless' society was coming soon! I guess they didn't mean toilet-paperless, eh? lol. Congrats, Gershon Kim Rodrigues August 29, 2026 at 7:43 PM Or did they…don’t forget the bidet…lol

Paula Goldsmith August 29, 2026 at 2:02 PM Congratulations on your fun win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful write. Have a fun weekend with your  win............... Kim Rodrigues August 29, 2026 at 2:41 PM Thank you, Paula!

Paige Hind August 29, 2026 at 12:26 PM wow, you won! it makes for a hollow and embarrassing feeling, you really can make such art of anything, dear Kim <3

Jim Healey August 29, 2026 at 9:53 AM What an empty feeling an empty toilet paper roll can bring! Congrats on your placement, Kim. Kim Rodrigues August 29, 2026 at 9:59 AM Thank you, Jim!

Krishnanand Guptar August 29, 2026 at 9:19 AM Congratulations dear poetess on your first place win in this cntest with a cute take on the prompt, which to some extent purposely leaves one hanging for the conclusion. Wish you a wonderful day. Kim Rodrigues August 29, 2026 at 10:04 AM LOL! Make use of that final word ;) Thank you!

Len Gasun August 29, 2026 at 7:02 AM Congratulations on your win, too my dear poet friend Kim! Thanks for the smiles. Hugs Kim Rodrigues August 29, 2026 at 7:07 AM Thank you, Len!

Andrea Dietrich August 29, 2026 at 12:56 AM Congrats, Kim. An interesting situation. I think I have been there like that!! Kim Rodrigues August 29, 2026 at 7:08 AM Haven’t we all…lol! Thank you!

Valsa George August 28, 2026 at 9:28 PM Quite humorous and the image is ideal. Congratulations Kim on your win. Kim Rodrigues August 29, 2026 at 7:08 AM lol…thank you, Valsa!

Nette Onclaud August 28, 2026 at 4:51 PM sweet congrsts, kim...i had fun with this humorous work! Kim Rodrigues August 28, 2026 at 6:17 PM Thanks! LOL 😀

Sara Kendrick August 28, 2026 at 8:55 AM I want to say I appreciate you supporting my contest by writing a poem just for it. Congratulations on your work being on the winner's list. Way to go!!👏✍️. Sara K. Kim Rodrigues August 28, 2026 at 2:43 PM Thank you, Sara! Fun contest! 😂😊