Kim Rodrigues Poet Rondeau

In the Morning

IN THE MORNING

     In the morning I chew on birds, 
East-caffeinated chirping words.*
My adjectives ink-up with dawn,
To catch the shimmer of a fawn.

     My mind’s sharp though my eyes are blurred. 
With strong coffee my poem’s stirred.
Day shades blue and green as I yawn,
in the morning.

     In the shadow of silent-curds, 
the first light’s delphinium-spurred,
my muse ~ with brush in hand has drawn ~
Of flowing quill-stars I’m a pawn.
The whispers in my ear oft heard
In the morning. 

7/19/2019
Rondeau Poetry Contest
Sponsor - Charles Messina

*East as in the sun rises in the East

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Subimal Sinha-Roy August 6, 2019 at 2:15 AM Congratulations, Kim on your well deserved win. Kim Rodrigues August 6, 2019 at 4:25 AM Thank you,Subimal!

Kurt Ravidas August 4, 2019 at 9:51 AM My best congrats to birds, fawns, yawning stars and sharp poet's mind. Fave of the faves) Kim Rodrigues August 4, 2019 at 2:20 PM Thanks so much, Kurt! Hugs

Charles Messina August 4, 2019 at 8:48 AM Beautiful poem, Kim. I loved it! Congratulations on your win in my contest. Hugs Charlie Kim Rodrigues August 4, 2019 at 2:20 PM Thank you, Charles! :)

Michelle Faulkner July 25, 2019 at 2:54 PM I love so much in this - 'day shades of blue and green' and 'my muse/with brush in hand has drawn' - such a smooth flow, good luck in the contest! Kim Rodrigues July 25, 2019 at 6:41 PM Thank you, dear friend!

Gershon Wolf July 21, 2019 at 9:45 PM A stunning write, Kim. Such a creative use of extraordinary language that fits right into the theme. A sure winner. Don't have you to wish you 'luck' with such a skillful write. Wonderful! ~ gw Kim Rodrigues July 25, 2019 at 6:42 PM Your encouragement spurs me on! Thank you! We are never alone. We stand on each other’s shoulders!

Sandra Adams July 20, 2019 at 7:12 PM this is gorgeous Kim....i don't think i will have time to write one before my trip, but i absolutely love this write from your pen! hugs :) Kim Rodrigues July 20, 2019 at 8:20 PM Have a great trip (hope it’s for something fun) Thank you, Sandra!

Anne-Lise Andresen July 20, 2019 at 7:33 AM - A golden gem, Kim :) - Love it :) - A winner poem :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Kim Rodrigues July 20, 2019 at 7:34 AM Thank you, Anne-Lise! xx

Silent One July 20, 2019 at 5:30 AM Loved that last stanza, great use of language and brilliant imagery... a fantastic rondeau.... Kim Rodrigues July 20, 2019 at 6:42 AM Thank you, my friend!

Caren Krutsinger July 20, 2019 at 12:54 AM Ah, so poetic and metaphoric. A masterpiece, Kim. Change not one word! Kim Rodrigues July 20, 2019 at 6:43 AM Thank you, Caren!

David Mchattie July 19, 2019 at 10:22 PM A cup of coffee and a little poetry in the morning? Great way to start the day. Have a good one my friend. Kim Rodrigues July 19, 2019 at 10:25 PM For sure! Thank you, David!