Kim Rodrigues Poet Ekphrasis

Easter Dinner

EASTER DINNER

they liked the one behind me
the teal and black checkerboard
its sparkling tiles on the diagonal
red, yellow, blue, pink pillows
on sofas and chair

the sunrise was unsympathetic 
like the cross, but the service
was cozy for Easter Sunday.
remember how it was raining yesterday?

they liked the one behind me
with framed women and palms
i’d have to look over my shoulder
see the eyes of the beholders

steadily for twelve hours plus
prepping the whole affair
can you smell the onions and peppers
the beginnings of love

they liked the one behind me
with the blue and pink sky,
red roses fanned out, ferns,
and modern art on display

stirred the flour, salt,
nearly a dozen eggs
and water, still needed
more water

they liked the one behind me
with the great picture window,
the surf and sail, red and white
striped shell, a book, and
a cocktail with straw

chicken - legs and breast
red and white wine
no deviled eggs - tossed
toadstool radishes

they liked the painting
it drew them in
i liked that they liked it
wonder if they saw
the red parakeet?

even the beach chairs are red
did they spy all the red things
obviously I’ve counted
most everything 
that is behind my back
and in front of me

4/9/2023

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Phyllis Babcock April 11, 2023 at 7:23 PM Left a lot to the imagination on what was seen in the paintings while dinner was made. Went back to read a second time. Nicely written Kim. love phyl Kim Rodrigues April 11, 2023 at 7:50 PM Thanks so much!! My tables were setup in the living room.

Clifford Villalon April 11, 2023 at 6:02 AM Humor and spices blended all together! Strength to you Miss Kim in your daily magical world of poetry! :) Kim Rodrigues April 11, 2023 at 7:51 PM I thank you so much, Cliff!

Valsa George April 10, 2023 at 9:54 AM You use such esoteric images and write in magical words ! I wonder what the red color symbolize. This is too deep for my average understanding, dear Kim Kim Rodrigues April 10, 2023 at 12:31 PM Whatever you do understand…it is likewise like a painting where you see a little bit at a time…perhaps study for a long time. Thanks for reading and your comment, my friend!

Anne-Lise Andresen April 10, 2023 at 3:12 AM - A delightful poem, Kim - hugs Kim Rodrigues April 10, 2023 at 5:57 AM Thank you, dear one!

Joseph P. DiMino April 9, 2023 at 9:22 PM Marvelous poetry! Truly delightful. Magical use of words, imagery and feelings. Another FAV! "they liked the painting it drew them in i liked that they liked it wonder if they saw the red parakeet?" Wonderfully enchanting use of language. Kim Rodrigues April 10, 2023 at 5:58 AM Thank you so much, Joe! That means a lot!