Cabernet and Dragonflies

cabernet and dragonflies -
   red and green fireworks
      flitting about tall trunks;
   the woods is dark. patio lit
with tea lights, amber and ebony.
pink-crèpe jellyfish, in uttermost twilight,
   suspended from jumbo umbrella. 
breadsticks, like twigs, snap; several
   copious charcuteries.
flickering fate, speed of light
   of wedding tale, ancestry
      of one hundred years
will sail by in a nod,
but this eve is once upon a time,
merely the engagement.

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Date: 4/22/2024 7:19:00 AM
I like it very much, touching. /Max/
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 4/22/2024 11:37:00 AM
Thank you, Max! Glad you liked this one!
Date: 4/16/2024 9:51:00 PM
I can picture the couple coming into old age through this poem- "a hundred years"- love that, Kim.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 4/17/2024 4:38:00 AM
Thank you, Paige! Time goes by so quickly. Still each moment is to be cherished :) Have a happy day, Paige!
Date: 4/15/2024 11:01:00 PM
Dear Kim, your poem paints a vivid picture of a serene setting. If that's a cabin it must be cozy. Nicely writ!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 4/16/2024 4:11:00 AM
Thank you, Marugu!
Date: 4/15/2024 2:05:00 PM
Wonderful imagery, my friend. You took us there through your words to the special eve. A splendid write, Kim.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 4/16/2024 4:12:00 AM
Thank you, dear Vijay! :)
Date: 4/15/2024 2:03:00 AM
Your free verse is magnificent. Great ideas. Hugs
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 4/15/2024 6:17:00 AM
Thank you, my friend! Hugs ~ Kim
Date: 4/14/2024 9:40:00 PM
A Fav, impossible not to do so. Am no fan of free verse but this is stunning in all aspects, truly… You should spread you name and talents beyond PS! And consider publications... You have more than enough talent to do so. Pangie xx
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 4/15/2024 6:18:00 AM
I appreciate that so very much, Pangie! xx
Date: 4/14/2024 4:59:00 PM
A beautifully crafted poem capturing the ephemeral beauty of a moment centered on a setting in a shadowy forest, complete with a feast, jellyfish decorations, tea lights, dragonflies, and cabernet wine. Thanks for your visit to my page
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 4/14/2024 9:05:00 PM
So glad you liked this one, dear one! :)
Date: 4/14/2024 4:49:00 PM
Love your blend of so many things and subjects that pair well together in your poem.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 4/14/2024 9:05:00 PM
Glad you enjoyed the pairings! Hugs ~ Kim
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