Kim Rodrigues Poet Free verse

After Dark

After Dark

The moon splays its splendor.
Red roses somber in vase.
Subliminal shadows, peaked and sallow,
flicker like windswept, willow flame.
Inscription, on her headstone, illuminated.

10/14/2017 

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Paul Callus October 16, 2017 at 7:03 AM Both the form and the content have been tackled with a capable pen, Kim. The contrasting imagery strikes a balance between light and dark. Regards // paul Kim Rodrigues October 16, 2017 at 7:51 AM Thank you, Paul! <3

Vijay Pandit October 15, 2017 at 6:18 AM Lovely imagery--best for a win, Kim! Kim Rodrigues October 15, 2017 at 6:19 AM Thanks, Vijay!

Jerry T Curtis October 15, 2017 at 6:13 AM They say a picture is worth a thousand words --- but you have proved that it doesn't take a thousand words to create one. Thanks for sharing this Kim. Kim Rodrigues October 15, 2017 at 6:14 AM Thanks so much, Jerry!