Kim Rodrigues Poet Sijo

Intimation

It seems so bare, still cold, unaware of the scent of the rose.
I’ll take a whiff of plastic stem, the thorns pretend, petals don’t fall.
I drop the imitation at the brushing of soft sentiment.

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Paige Hind March 13, 2025 at 11:50 PM Seems a poem of acceptance. Very beautiful. Kim Rodrigues March 14, 2025 at 6:46 AM Thank you, Paige!

Joseph P. DiMino March 13, 2025 at 9:40 PM The more plastic the people...the more plastic. Real roses are indeed special -- like genuine people. You always get me thinking. Kim Rodrigues March 14, 2025 at 6:46 AM So glad, Joe! Thank you so!!

Jennifer Proxenos March 13, 2025 at 12:13 PM Spring, the best season of the year when gardens bloom and fields are ablaze with a newness of colour, yet expensive decor shops sell plastic flowers . Enjoyed this poem Kim, Blessings, Jennifer. Kim Rodrigues March 13, 2025 at 1:13 PM Thank you, Jennifer!

Victor Buhagiar March 13, 2025 at 12:02 AM For so many years I was the Secretary of Indoor Plants Circle, so you can understand why I cannot abide fake plants. Could be attractive though. Kim Rodrigues March 13, 2025 at 6:08 AM Spring is a time to enjoy all the beautiful plants and flowers. So interesting, your comment. Hugs ~ Kim

Gershon Wolf March 12, 2025 at 7:01 PM Plastic roses. What'll they think of next? Plastic hearts?! ~ Just sayin' Kim Rodrigues March 13, 2025 at 6:09 AM Right?! I guess bots might like plastic roses…lol

Yann Rolland March 12, 2025 at 4:34 PM i really hate artificial flowers, this is thought provoking and well written, enjoyed Kim Rodrigues March 13, 2025 at 6:11 AM The imitation of anything is never satisfactory ;) Thank you, Yann!

Andrea Dietrich March 12, 2025 at 4:08 PM Cool sijo. Great title for it Kim Rodrigues March 13, 2025 at 6:12 AM Thank you, Andrea! Some times the titles take a while to come up with. God bless you!

Zyrool Gifford March 12, 2025 at 4:04 PM A lovely piece, Kim. My mum used to like plastic roses, I like the real ones. Have a great day. Kim Rodrigues March 13, 2025 at 6:14 AM Now, they have a card that opens into a bouquet…definately not the same. This one evoked a memory for you :)

Anne-Lise Andresen March 12, 2025 at 1:13 PM - ... prefer the real soft feeling, Kim - Great written :) - hugs Kim Rodrigues March 13, 2025 at 6:16 AM The final line is meant to be sensuous. Imagine the eyes closed and your senses are filled with the scent and soft petals. Thank you, Anne-Lise.