Kim Rodrigues Poet Free verse

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Nette Onclaud, Poetic Reply, 6/1/2026

Hide and Seek-Paz

There is not
A single soul among the trees
And I
Don’t know where I’ve Gone
—Octavia Paz

Hide and Seek—Paz

I play hide and seek
Looking for you
Perhaps you are
That single soul
I don’t know
And I
Scan the canopy
To look
For bashful eyes
Tag you’re it

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Sara Kendrick June 8, 2026 at 9:18 AM The winners' list holds your name as one of the winners. I am so delighted to see it there. Congratulations to you and way to go. Sara K. Kim Rodrigues June 10, 2026 at 6:21 PM Thank you, Sara!

Sotto Poet June 8, 2026 at 7:12 AM Back with hearty congrats on your win, dear Kim. Sending you lambent wishes Kim Rodrigues June 10, 2026 at 6:21 PM Back at you! Thank you!

Curtis Johnson June 7, 2026 at 9:07 AM Congrats are due. Blessings my friend. Kim Rodrigues June 10, 2026 at 6:21 PM Thank you, Curtis!

Akham Nilabirdhwaja Singh June 3, 2026 at 12:05 AM Even in the most isolating moments we continue searching that one person who will feel us less alone.A beautiful poem about life. Kim Rodrigues June 3, 2026 at 9:55 AM Thank you,

Victor Buhagiar June 2, 2026 at 10:39 PM Hi Kim, Loved your playful stance. Alas I'm in a foul mood these days. Kim Rodrigues June 3, 2026 at 6:39 PM I am so sorry. I was thinking of you. xx Thank you, my friend!

CayCay Godwin June 2, 2026 at 4:01 PM Look at the pretty face! NICE pic. And how playful is this poem. Why don't adults play hide and seek? Sober, I mean. I still love to play, days of play are my favorite. Glad I came by Kim Rodrigues June 2, 2026 at 9:31 PM Thank you, CayCay! lol...perhaps some do! :)

Sam Kauffman June 2, 2026 at 1:48 PM So playful yet soulful, Kim. Best wishes for the contest. Blessings! Kim Rodrigues June 2, 2026 at 9:30 PM Glad you found it playful! Thank you!

Paula Goldsmith June 2, 2026 at 12:25 PM Your "Hide and Seek-Paz" is a creative/fun write. Great Ending... "Good Luck" I did, "The Trees Know - PAZ." Have a Lovely/Blessed Day Writing Away............ Kim Rodrigues June 2, 2026 at 9:30 PM Thank you!

Joseph P. DiMino June 2, 2026 at 8:16 AM Lovely, Kim; bashful can miss out...but it is also so appealing. Takes two to see...and sometimes only one need act to consummate. Brilliant writing my friend! Kim Rodrigues June 2, 2026 at 9:28 PM I appreciate you, Joe!

Ink Empress June 2, 2026 at 5:40 AM Awwn this is such a cute poem! Brings back memories! Nostalgic really dear Kim. Pleasure reading this. Best wishes always! Sending you light always Kim Rodrigues June 2, 2026 at 9:27 PM Blessings your way! Thank you!

Sotto Poet June 2, 2026 at 3:55 AM Concise, clear, and precise reply, KIM. Best wishes for the contest Kim Rodrigues June 2, 2026 at 9:27 PM A sweet reply! Thank you!

Andrea Dietrich June 1, 2026 at 8:32 PM This is so so cute. Live it, Kim Kim Rodrigues June 2, 2026 at 9:26 PM Thank you, Andrea!

Paige Hind June 1, 2026 at 6:10 PM sweet, love the ending, <3 Kim Rodrigues June 2, 2026 at 9:26 PM Thank you!