Between Shells

up the hill
so I can see you
tootle-ha
and wielding
your smile from dawn to twilight
waving tootle-loo

in valley
I can touch your flesh
eat you up
with you sup
my buttercup of moonshine
no need to move lips

in your arms
can hear chest beating
and the roar
of the sea
as your lips slip between shells
and the sun melts me

up on top
you look down at me
I’m the town
we’re grounded
you are the undying wind
of love’s moan and sigh

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Date: 8/4/2025 7:18:00 AM
Wow, this is so tender and atmospheric. I love how it moves between playful and passionate — especially that last stanza, it gave me chills. Gorgeous writing, Kim!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 8/4/2025 1:42:00 PM
Thank you kindly!
Date: 7/25/2025 1:06:00 AM
Quite lovely Kim. l so wish l could write in these forms of poetry but my brain fog gets the better of me, but al least l can enjoy other poets works of art like yours. Thank you so much for sharing. Have great week end. J
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 8/4/2025 1:43:00 PM
Thank you, dear one!
Date: 7/24/2025 3:52:00 AM
I haven't seen Shadorma form on in a while. Someone must be having a contest using the form. Thanks for sharing these with us. Sara K
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/24/2025 5:28:00 AM
Just having fun with it :) Thank you, Sara!
Date: 7/23/2025 7:45:00 PM
This is breathtaking, Kim! It's such a gift to read such poetry - I can count on every poem being so emotive and with loveliness, depth. Hugs <3
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/24/2025 5:27:00 AM
Thank you, Paige! I so love writing! Write away, dear poet!
Date: 7/23/2025 6:16:00 PM
First poem I've read in this form, Kim. I liked it! Bill
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/23/2025 7:35:00 PM
Thank you, Bill!
Date: 7/23/2025 3:50:00 PM
beautifully crafted with a hint of romanticism. Loved it and this form. Enjoy your evening, Sara
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/23/2025 4:22:00 PM
Thank you, Sara! Good to try something different :)
Date: 7/23/2025 2:47:00 PM
Wonderfully crafted Kim. Enjoyed reading
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/23/2025 4:21:00 PM
Thank you, dear friend!
Date: 7/23/2025 12:12:00 PM
Lovely!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/23/2025 2:41:00 PM
Thank you, sweet friend!
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