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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

Date: 6/29/2020 2:09:00 PM

A huge huge congratulations on your high placement. You deserve it.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/29/2020 6:42:00 PM

Thank you, Funom!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/28/2020 3:20:00 PM

very cool metaphors used here, Kim. This rocks, and congrats on the win.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/28/2020 3:33:00 PM

Thanks so much! Big hugs! I miss those hugs!

Jean Murray

Date: 6/27/2020 2:17:00 PM

Our bodies may age Kim, but my mind is around 45 still. Well done on your win.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/27/2020 3:00:00 PM

Thank you, Jean! :)

Aditi Mishra

Date: 6/26/2020 6:26:00 AM

Back to congratulate you on your win for this metaphorical muse Kim :) Blessings and love

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/26/2020 11:21:00 AM

Thank you, Aditi!

Gershon Wolf

Date: 6/25/2020 1:22:00 PM

Colorize,... all-knowing eyes then mesmerized... Very nice, Kim, and congrats on your win in Line's contest! Happy Thursday! ~ Gershon

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/25/2020 1:51:00 PM

Thank you, Gershon!

John Watt

Date: 6/25/2020 11:22:00 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
Date: 6/25/2020 1:51:00 PM

Thank you, John!

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 6/7/2020 2:38:00 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
Date: 6/7/2020 5:47:00 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