Kim Rodrigues Poet Rhyme

Death Devours Lovely Things

DEATH DEVOURS LOVELY THINGS


The fallow ground was thirsty for her —
“I’m in trouble” stung like a nightingale’s knife.
The moon and stars in vertiginous blur
stilled her mothering heart — her life.

Music of the twilight and cherry bobs
in the twins’ manhattans. Celebratory smiles
and cheers ferment to grieving sobs —
a blossoming bosom of lamentations and trials.

O melancholy separation from the womb.
Twins battle to connect in the hopeless rain.
Death devours lovely things - rose perfume.
Fallen petals in funeral march forge their pain.

A beautiful ballerina buried in a music box —
the missing florid centerpiece at the family’s table.
Her presence rushing to heaven’s gate shocks
the cosmic atmosphere — contingently a fable.


5/15/2018
A Poem About Death Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Broken Wings
Theme: Death devours lovely things
Word List: melancholy, beautiful, thirsty, music

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Line Gauthier June 2, 2018 at 9:17 PM Wow, Kim. Powerful imagery. I love the "ballerina buried in a music box" but you have other strong imagery. Well done and congrats on your win. Kim Rodrigues June 2, 2018 at 9:18 PM Thanks, Line! xx

Subimal Sinha-Roy May 20, 2018 at 4:51 AM Congratulations, Kim on your well deserved win. Kim Rodrigues May 20, 2018 at 6:38 AM Thank you, Subimal!

Constance La France May 19, 2018 at 10:53 PM Kim, congratulations on your win in my contest with this brilliant write, well done ~ Kim Rodrigues May 20, 2018 at 6:37 AM Thank you, Constance!

Susan Gentry May 19, 2018 at 12:14 PM Congratulations on your win. Well written. The ballerina line is striking and profound. Enjoyed this. Kim Rodrigues May 20, 2018 at 6:37 AM Thank you, Susan!

Edward Ibeh May 18, 2018 at 3:14 PM Great poem, striking lines. Congrats on your win, Kim!:-) Kim Rodrigues May 20, 2018 at 6:37 AM Thank you, Edward!

Jan Allison May 18, 2018 at 2:47 PM Many congrats on your win Kim I especially love the line 'A beautiful ballerina buried in a music box' :-) hugs Jan xx Kim Rodrigues May 18, 2018 at 2:58 PM Thanks, Jan!

Anne-Lise Andresen May 18, 2018 at 12:41 PM - Kim, congratulations on your 6th place in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Kim Rodrigues May 18, 2018 at 2:16 PM Thanks, Anne-Lise! :)

Winged Warrior May 16, 2018 at 4:05 AM Very well crafted Kim...best of luck...love and light...^WW^ Kim Rodrigues May 16, 2018 at 8:14 AM Thank you, WW! Hugs...Kim

Dale Gregory Cozart May 15, 2018 at 11:35 AM Beautiful words and lovely enjambment. I love, "A beautiful ballerina buried in a music box —". So graceful and poetic. Kim Rodrigues May 15, 2018 at 11:59 AM Thanks, Dale!

Maurice Rigoler May 15, 2018 at 11:21 AM Kim, a great title and very interesting poem. I love the line "A beautiful ballerina buried in a music box"! Wish I had thought of it. Thank you so much for reading Kouros and Mourning Doves. Best to you in your writing endeavors. / M Kim Rodrigues May 15, 2018 at 11:59 AM Thanks so much, Maurice!