Kim Rodrigues Poet Ekphrasis

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Brian Strand's 1398 Contest

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Evergreen in Winter

blue pines sparkle
   under snowy gray sky
      on top of voluptuous hills

      the evergreen in Winter -
   their slant suggests skiers,
and worshippers

around a bonfire - the red house.

the main house in uplift
   on the port hill
      with conifer’s oceanic tint
      
       xanthous-blue streaks
   calming round moon
forest points to the stars

and the fluffy, wet snow, gently falling

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Sara Kendrick July 30, 2025 at 2:25 PM Creative winning work for the contest. Way to go. Thanks for sharing this winner with us. Congrats..Sara K Kim Rodrigues July 30, 2025 at 3:24 PM Thank you so much, Sara!

Paige Hind July 29, 2025 at 8:48 PM Wow. What imagery - I had this feeling of magic. <3 Kim Rodrigues July 30, 2025 at 7:25 AM Thanks, Paige!

Howard Kerr July 29, 2025 at 11:46 AM Kim, I’m most impressed by this haunting poem, your apt deployment of imagery and vivid scene creation Thanks for your comment on my poem By The Street Lamp Howard Kim Rodrigues July 30, 2025 at 7:25 AM Thank you, Howard!

Darlene De Beaulieu July 29, 2025 at 10:35 AM Hello Kim Rodngues, , a lovely winter scene. painted with your words. Hugs. /Darlene/ Darlene De Beaulieu July 29, 2025 at 11:55 AM Hello Kim, yes i enjoyed this poem. You are welcome. Hugs. xx /Darlene/ Kim Rodrigues July 29, 2025 at 10:49 AM So glad you like this! Thank you, Darlene xx

Crystol Woods July 28, 2025 at 10:42 PM Love this form and what you've accomplished with it! Snow is my favorite! Xo Kim Rodrigues July 29, 2025 at 10:56 AM Love all that you’ve said…I love the snow too! xo

Akham Nilabirdhwaja Singh July 28, 2025 at 8:50 PM Beautiful ! Enjoyed reading the poem. Kim Rodrigues July 28, 2025 at 9:27 PM Thank you, Akham!

Gershon Wolf July 28, 2025 at 3:58 PM I like 'the skiers, and worshipers.' ~ 'S no joke Kim Rodrigues July 28, 2025 at 5:13 PM Thank you, Gershon! <3

Andrea Dietrich July 28, 2025 at 1:50 PM I see congrats here. Very well deserved, Kim Kim Rodrigues July 28, 2025 at 5:14 PM Thank you, Andrea :)

Daniel Henry Rodgers July 28, 2025 at 5:31 AM Dear Kim, There’s always such grace in the way your words move, like snowflakes drifting with purpose. I love the quiet reverence you give to nature, the "conifer’s oceanic tint," the forest pointing to stars, and that perfect final line: “and the fluffy, wet snow, gently falling.” It lands like a benediction. Only 4 more months before a chance of snow here in PA. Summer Blessings, My Dear Kim, Daniel Kim Rodrigues July 28, 2025 at 6:10 AM Thank you, Daniel! I look forward to your comments. Yes, we must enjoy the season we’re in with its vitamin D and warmth, its colorful flowers and time at the pool or beach. Happy Summer, dear one!

Sotto Poet July 28, 2025 at 12:30 AM Stunningly penned Ekphrasis, Kim, full of colors and metaphor layers. Congratulations on your contest win Kim Rodrigues July 28, 2025 at 6:11 AM Thank you, my dear friend!

Rowena Velasco July 27, 2025 at 7:58 PM Such a beautiful and serene winter scene—love how the poem paints the landscape with color and movement, from sparkling blue pines to skiers and worshippers around the fire. It feels cozy and peaceful, like a perfect winter moment. Kim Rodrigues July 28, 2025 at 6:12 AM Thank you, Rowena! We can always use a cozy peace!

sara Etgen-Baker July 27, 2025 at 4:37 PM what a pastoral scene you've painted with your words. Beautiful imagery and flow. I especially liked: xanthous-blue streaks have a blessed evening, hugs, Sarra Kim Rodrigues July 28, 2025 at 6:12 AM So glad you enjoyed that part! Thank you, Sara!

Paula Goldsmith July 27, 2025 at 3:14 PM I enjoyed reading your "Evergreen in Winter" write. Great last line. Have a wonderful/blessed day writing away.................. Kim Rodrigues July 28, 2025 at 6:13 AM I appreciate you somuch, Paula! Thank you!

Joseph P. DiMino July 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM A beautiful winter portrait you paint here, my friend. Well done. Magical write! Kim Rodrigues July 28, 2025 at 6:13 AM Thank you! So glad you see it as magical!

John Fleming July 27, 2025 at 1:37 PM Lovely poem! I really enjoyed reading this, Kim. :) john Kim Rodrigues July 28, 2025 at 6:14 AM Thank you kindly, John!

Anne-Lise Andresen July 27, 2025 at 12:34 PM - Evergreen bushes and trees are beautiful in the snow ... (but, now I want to enjoy the colorful summer ... hope winter is far away :))) - A lovely poem, Kim :) - hugs Kim Rodrigues July 28, 2025 at 6:14 AM Yes, let us fully immerse ourselves in the Summer! God bless!

Abdullah Alhemaidy July 27, 2025 at 11:25 AM Gently written! Very nice read :-) Have a nice day ~ hugs AA Kim Rodrigues July 28, 2025 at 6:14 AM Thank you, Abdullh! Hugs