Kim Rodrigues Poet Tanka

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Folly in Flight

screech owl perched inside
suddenly fearful darkness
a glimpse of my death
my eyes - double-pained windows
my sense of self - foggy mess

fell heavy curtain
personification of
vampire wrapped in cloak
needles piercing my spirit
a voodoo doll shapeshifter

a light inside me
all nerves proclaim I belong
to heaven’s kingdom
each candle lit by angels
predator wings - breakneck speed

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Sara Kendrick December 17, 2025 at 4:23 PM This spooky one reads like a good contender to me for the contest. Way to go. Thanks for sharing this one with me. Sara K Kim Rodrigues December 17, 2025 at 6:52 PM Thank you, Sara!

Andrea Dietrich December 17, 2025 at 2:54 PM Very cool images of dread followed by your faith and hope in Christ . Kim Rodrigues December 17, 2025 at 6:52 PM Thank you, Andrea!

Sam Kauffman December 15, 2025 at 11:27 AM Intense as a sudden rush of feelings, Kim. Your dark images are so creative! Best wishes for the contest! Blessings of joy and light to you to keep your "light inside" burning warmly and brightly banning the vampires and needles with God's grace.

Sam Kauffman December 15, 2025 at 11:26 AM Intense as a sudden rush of feelings, Kim. Your dark images are so creative! Best wishes for the contest! Blessings of joy and light to you to keep your "light inside" burning warmly and brightly banning the vampires and needles with God's grace. Kim Rodrigues December 15, 2025 at 2:01 PM Thank you, Sam! I appreciate your comment!

Gershon Wolf December 14, 2025 at 7:24 PM Whoa. Kind of forgot how intense experiences can be when young. This is a great wake up call for me. Thanks. ~ gw Kim Rodrigues December 15, 2025 at 4:48 AM Thank you, Gershon! We should all be aware and pray to the Almighty who speedily sends help our way! God bless!

sara Etgen-Baker December 14, 2025 at 5:02 PM an intense creative work; you've outdone yourself with this one, Kim. Especially liked the last line. Kim Rodrigues December 15, 2025 at 4:49 AM Thank you, dear Sara! Hugs

Mystic Rose Rose December 14, 2025 at 2:18 AM wow your words are intense and I am glued to my seat, love this Kim Kim Rodrigues December 14, 2025 at 10:37 AM Thank you, lovely Rose!

Paige Hind December 13, 2025 at 5:08 PM Oh, WOW- this took me off guard, it was so beautiful,...raw. Thank you for sharing this, Kim Rodrigues December 13, 2025 at 5:37 PM I really did have a darkness fall on me. Devil be gone! Thanks, Paige!

Joseph P. DiMino December 13, 2025 at 6:02 AM Imagination can conjure up unpleasant thoughts and images...Christ's greatest challenge has always been our minds and hearts. Conscious spirit resides in the blood. Human vampires exist, those who seek to control, prey on the minds and hearts of susceptible individuals. Great poem! Kim Rodrigues December 13, 2025 at 12:32 PM Thank you!

William Kelii Kekaula December 13, 2025 at 4:26 AM An interesting exposure of your titled write, how it riddles throughout. A fave for me, thank you. Kim Rodrigues December 13, 2025 at 12:31 PM Thank you, William!

Paula Goldsmith December 12, 2025 at 9:13 AM I  enjoy reading your wonderful "Folly in Flight" write. What a great picture you have here. "Good Luck"  Have a fun day writing away.......... Kim Rodrigues December 12, 2025 at 10:09 AM Thank you, Paula!