Kim Rodrigues Poet Ekphrasis

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Leroy Neiman Paints the Blues

Louie, Lou-ie
Neiman’s apro’ flame*
yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
lyrics scream: pumpkin, blue, green
and Satch, you’re burning it up

Louie, Lou-ie
you’re cloudy-white teeth, gritty
yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
lyrics scream: crimson, yellow
blaze the blues out your trumpet

Louie, Lou-ie
the microphone horizon
yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
marvels at your artistry
the flames claim your audience

Louie, Lou-ie
Leroy Neiman toys with you
yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
brush’d bruising, blushing of paint
aged ceiling’s raised - feel the flames

11/8/2022

*apropos - relevant and opportune
Leroy Neiman painting: Louie Singing, 1959
Nod to the Kingsmen song Louie Louie (pronounced Loo-ee Loo-eye)

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Victor Buhagiar November 9, 2022 at 2:00 AM This is a marvellous poem. Loved it. Kim Rodrigues November 9, 2022 at 5:17 AM Thanks so much, Victor! Hugs

Evelyn Judy Buehler November 8, 2022 at 6:45 PM The gorgeous imagery of your fine poem, does justice to the incredible painting, Kim. The song is wonderful, too. An awesome presentation! Kim Rodrigues November 8, 2022 at 7:14 PM Thank you so much, my friend!