Kim Rodrigues Poet Haibun

Hidden In Moving Pictures

I unlock my strongbox. My old mind is crammed with silver screen gold. I manipulate, polish, reshape, bend. Eclectic draught, a childhood net, a lifetime’s catch. All that l gleam, imagination stew and the pervious present, preserved.

a black and white film
colorized and good remake —
truth sought in sequel

RHYMES AND REASONS Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Line Gauthier
5/31/2020

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Funom Makama June 29, 2020 at 2:09 PM A huge huge congratulations on your high placement. You deserve it. Kim Rodrigues June 29, 2020 at 6:42 PM Thank you, Funom!

Andrea Dietrich June 28, 2020 at 3:20 PM very cool metaphors used here, Kim. This rocks, and congrats on the win. Kim Rodrigues June 28, 2020 at 3:33 PM Thanks so much! Big hugs! I miss those hugs!

Jean Murray June 27, 2020 at 2:17 PM Our bodies may age Kim, but my mind is around 45 still. Well done on your win. Kim Rodrigues June 27, 2020 at 3:00 PM Thank you, Jean! :)

Aditi Mishra June 26, 2020 at 6:26 AM Back to congratulate you on your win for this metaphorical muse Kim :) Blessings and love Kim Rodrigues June 26, 2020 at 11:21 AM Thank you, Aditi!

Gershon Wolf June 25, 2020 at 1:22 PM Colorize,... all-knowing eyes then mesmerized... Very nice, Kim, and congrats on your win in Line's contest! Happy Thursday! ~ Gershon Kim Rodrigues June 25, 2020 at 1:51 PM Thank you, Gershon!

John Watt June 25, 2020 at 11:22 AM Kim, so many nice directions you take with this. I especially liked the net/catch image and the phrase "pervious present, preserved". Oh, and the movie metaphors! Loved it! Congrats on your win. Hugs ~ John Kim Rodrigues June 25, 2020 at 1:51 PM Thank you, John!

Jennifer Proxenos June 7, 2020 at 2:38 AM Hi Kim, I love this poem, and how long does it take one to re-reel this pictures in our minds from the first moment we can recall our childhood to the present day. My Grandfather used to say, if I close my eyes, and think of my life, it goes by in 5 minutes, a spec of sand on the beach is what we all are. An intensely clever poem, good luck in the contest my friend. Hugs, Jennifer. Kim Rodrigues June 7, 2020 at 5:47 AM What a great observation and how true! We catch our life in quick snapshots. I never thought of that. I’ve been going through a crisis and it is the moments that you capture that create a picture that shapes into action. Be blessed on this Sunday morning! <3 Kim

Caren Krutsinger June 2, 2020 at 2:06 AM Gorgeously done, Kim. I think this will leave a jet stream on the way to the top of the winner's circle. Kim Rodrigues June 2, 2020 at 4:18 PM Thank you for your vote of confidence :)

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders June 1, 2020 at 10:18 PM Hi Kim, I love your beautiful haibun...so cleverly written and full of memories to guide your muse! Best of luck in the contest. hugs, Rhonda:) Kim Rodrigues June 2, 2020 at 4:12 PM Thank you, Rhonda!

Aditi Mishra June 1, 2020 at 4:52 AM This is full of metaphors for memories, lovely imagery. My fave! All the best for the contest Kim :) Kim Rodrigues June 1, 2020 at 6:13 AM Thank you, my friend!

Joseph P. DiMino June 1, 2020 at 4:43 AM Of course, nothing is really black and white -- though the abstract has often been used to divide us. Very well said! Kim Rodrigues June 1, 2020 at 6:12 AM Thank you, Joe!

Harry Horsman June 1, 2020 at 1:25 AM What an amazing poem, such depth in emotion, and so clever the poet... Kim Rodrigues June 1, 2020 at 6:12 AM Thank you so much, Harry!