Kim Rodrigues Poet Imagism

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Suzette Richards, Image Prompt, 10/7/2025

 

Illumination of City Street

Bittersweet-lights are striking twilight.
Waxing moon mise-en-scéne witness.
Sans commonplace, suit in pursuit
of radiant bouquet - its open spray,
long stems in delicate hands.
She’s clothed in black and white, lost
in thought. Under dark brimmed hats,
holding composure, yet the scant swivel
of the man’s neck will decide if they are
just passing ships; moonlight’s palpitations.

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Andrea Dietrich October 8, 2025 at 8:32 PM Ohhh I love the ending. I see others have had that thought too but I really love the way you did that ending

Gershon Wolf October 8, 2025 at 8:21 PM Really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really well-written, Kim. ~ Bro Ken Rekord

Paige Hind October 8, 2025 at 5:07 PM This is gorgeous. The first line "strikes" me, and I like "moonlight palpitations" Paige Hind October 8, 2025 at 7:12 PM Uh huh. Thanks for pointing that out. I am seeing with new eyes. <3 Kim Rodrigues October 8, 2025 at 6:19 PM Thank you. I wrote this as if the moon was observing.

Joseph P. DiMino October 8, 2025 at 1:17 PM Amazing the way you can so beautifully, capture and bring to life for others a moment in time. Enchanting read! Kim Rodrigues October 8, 2025 at 1:58 PM Thank you, Joe!

Dr. Vandana Sharma October 8, 2025 at 7:00 AM Such a mystery to decipher in the end. It seems like a winning poem to me. All the best. Kim Rodrigues October 8, 2025 at 10:19 AM Thank you, Vandana!

Valsa George October 7, 2025 at 8:08 PM 'Yet the scant swivel of the man's neck will decide if they are just passing ships'... Yes, a gesture becomes so decisive. Great writing, Kim. Kim Rodrigues October 8, 2025 at 5:55 AM Thank you, Valsa! :)