Kim Rodrigues Poet Dizain

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Mariana in the south by John Waterhouse

 

Incandescence

Through mirror’s bilge, Mariana on deck -
Wick’d queen, licks lips, with a delicious scheme.
In mock ascent, ego gives cheek a peck.
Suddenly daughter’s reflection - a gleam,
As snow forms queen’s exhale into a scream,
Her rubious threads covered in bright light, 
Mariana’s hair in cascading flight.
Furious dark red strands taint apple’s flesh.
Fruit’s innocent beauty beckons a fright.
Hoary-shapeshifter tempts Eve - step-hate fresh.

8/15/2020
Contest: Pick-A-Title, Vol 21 - Dizain
Chosen Title: Incandescence
Sponsor: Edward Ibeh
Dizain in 10 syllable lines
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Checked by howmanysyllables.com

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V. Deepa August 26, 2020 at 10:50 PM Wonderful writing with beautiful imageries dear Kim mam.:-) Congratulations on your win ..Keep inspiring. Take care.Much love from Deepa:-)

John Watt August 20, 2020 at 3:15 PM Well done, good to see a win for this lovely write, Kim! Kim Rodrigues August 20, 2020 at 3:55 PM Thank you so much! <3

Edward Ibeh August 19, 2020 at 5:14 PM Congratulations on winning my contest with this amazing poem that truly shines, Kim:-) Love it! Kim Rodrigues August 19, 2020 at 6:16 PM Thank you, Edward

John Watt August 18, 2020 at 10:19 AM Wow Kim, what a feast! I couldn't see the image here, so I googled it and it's one of my favorite Waterhouse works. Your references to both Snow White's evil queen and the temptation of Eve grounded this write in both art and literature that made your 10 lines expand in many dimensions. Brilliant writing, my friend, def a winner to me ~ John Kim Rodrigues August 18, 2020 at 10:37 AM Thank so much, John! That means a lot. Unfortunately I have a hard time finding images that are usable. I left the notation up so people could look it up or know what I used. So glad you did. Hugs...Kim

Vijay Pandit August 16, 2020 at 11:46 AM Beautiful poetry my friend--loved the details in splendid imagery, Kim. Kim Rodrigues August 16, 2020 at 1:14 PM Thank you, my friend! :)

Gershon Wolf August 15, 2020 at 9:51 PM It's about time someone gave 'Snow White' an update. And my goodness, Kim, you pulled her right into a doozy of a moment! I feel like I've just returned from a Class-A summer horror flick! Smiles, Gershon Kim Rodrigues August 16, 2020 at 4:50 AM Thanks for the hair-raising comment :) So glad you enjoyed!

Caren Krutsinger August 15, 2020 at 6:59 PM Mirror Mirror on the Wall - what a marvelous write honoring your Snow White story. Kim Rodrigues August 16, 2020 at 4:51 AM Thank you, Caren!