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Let the Games Begin

Morning hoofs a trail of smoke, Horsepower for modern folk, With eyes slightly open for pay. Watch others dive in, do backstroke.

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Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 8/5/2024 8:45:00 AM

Dear Kim, I loved your Rubai! You said it so well that technology is taking over more and more. There is no way to return to yesterday unless we go off grid. Thank you for your most enlightening poems!! - Blessings, My Friend, Daniel

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 8/5/2024 4:41:00 PM

Thank you, Daniel! Blessings!

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 8/4/2024 4:43:00 PM

The mention of backstroke sends chills up my spine. I joined a swim team, but definitely did not want to do the backstroke. Of course, I got it. Did terrible, but won by default. Your poem brings back memories.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 8/5/2024 4:42:00 PM

A little chuckle…we often get what we are hoping not to get. Hugs ~ Kim

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 8/3/2024 3:10:00 AM

Olympics were meant for competitions. Unfortunately France disgraced us all with a parody of Jesus' Last Supper.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 8/5/2024 5:10:00 PM

Just awful. I agree with you.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 8/5/2024 4:43:00 PM

Just awful. I agree with you.

Yann Rolland

Date: 8/2/2024 12:18:00 AM

nidely done, i dont' miss anything of the olympics if it is about have a nice day

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 8/5/2024 4:44:00 PM

Fun to watch some events. Have a nice day!

Heidi Sands

Date: 8/1/2024 6:30:00 PM

Good one Kim :)

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 8/5/2024 4:44:00 PM

Thanks, Heidi! :)

Gershon Wolf

Date: 7/31/2024 7:34:00 PM

Watch that backstroke on TV. Quite the advantage: The 'morning smoke' doesn't make you choke, and you can speak of a 'stroke' in positive terms! Enjoy the Olympiada, Niada!

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 8/5/2024 4:45:00 PM

LOL…nice wordsmithing, Gershon!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/31/2024 1:10:00 PM

I do not watch the Olympics. so I would not know!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/31/2024 1:10:00 PM

Cute one, Kim! Love the first part comparing cars to horses. (is this about the Olympics, like David thinks?)

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/31/2024 2:12:00 PM

I’m only catching olympics as I go into my hubby’s man cave…caught a couple gymnastics and a little swimming…so yes, inspired by a glimpse of olympics. Thanks, Andrea! Thought I’d try a rubai.

David Kavanagh

Date: 7/31/2024 12:48:00 PM

I’m guessing this one is you watching the Olympic swimming, whilst the world around you is off to work, but said in a very creative and may I say abstract manner Kim, A fantastic piece, cheers David

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/31/2024 2:09:00 PM

Contrast of mundane day with the Olympics…thank you, David! :)

I Am Anaya

Date: 7/31/2024 12:02:00 PM

Various interpretations can be expressed, the title could refer to the Olympics, as the backstroke, I hope. The rest is over my head dear Kim. As usual, you shine mysteriously! xhugs

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/31/2024 2:14:00 PM

Let the games begin as in the Olympics but also a mundane work day. Thank you, Anaya!

Paige Hind

Date: 7/31/2024 11:26:00 AM

Going against the grain...? Hmmm, I read the other comments to get a clear feel of this. Happy retirement for you! :)

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/31/2024 2:16:00 PM

Thank you, Paige :)

Joe Dimino

Date: 7/31/2024 9:36:00 AM

Some indeed run from Labor. Best way to clear the lungs -- and soul. Blessings my friend.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/31/2024 10:17:00 AM

Thank you, my friend! :)

Ink Empress

Date: 7/31/2024 7:16:00 AM

Beautiful how you’ve written what you see , so many are exhausted and going oh autopilot, while work life can get so tiring too, a very creatively written poem that can be perceived in so many ways. Pleasure reading your work, hope your day goes well. Sending you light always poetic soul

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/31/2024 9:08:00 AM

Thank you, Ink! I’m on the other side of working, navigating retirement. Blessings ~ Kim