Kim Rodrigues Poet Verse

Corn On the Cob For a Country Boy

I carry a salty plate, hot and buttery,
piled high with Summer’s best corn on the cob —
kernels with a juicy crunch for a lucky towhead guest.

Fresh milk and a boy’s best friend nearby.*
A smile and a wink from the farmer’s wife.

The redheaded charmer, his white teeth
sink deep, chomp their way along each row.

My yellow cobs bright like noon sunshine —
rays of childhood devoured after saying grace.

10/7/2019
Realism Art Poetry Contest
Image #3

*boy’s best friend - his dog

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Eve Roper October 25, 2019 at 5:47 PM Kim, this is a great write. Thank you for participating in my contest, great write.Congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve Kim Rodrigues October 25, 2019 at 6:48 PM Thank you, Eve!

Gershon Wolf October 8, 2019 at 10:44 AM Those last two lines shine brilliantly, Kim, as does the whole poem. Here's to a winner in the contest! Warmest wishes, Gershon Kim Rodrigues October 8, 2019 at 12:26 PM Thank you, Gershon!

Silent One October 7, 2019 at 2:53 PM you make me want to go and eat one... one of the best ive read for this contest.. Kim Rodrigues October 7, 2019 at 3:04 PM Thanks so much, Silent!!

Jan Allison October 7, 2019 at 6:40 AM What a sweet interpretation of the image Kim, I especially like the final stanza, :-) hugs Jan xx Kim Rodrigues October 7, 2019 at 6:49 AM Thanks so much, Jan!