Rhoda Tripp Poet Rhyme

Mind the Paint

My mind a project of hesitation;
 draw an oval maze of meditation.
Enter penciled lines, make them squiggly,	
  then paint it yellow for Mr. Wigley.

Squeeze a few lemons for it’s sometimes sour,
  then let it dry for half an hour.
Stick here and there some golden stars,
  before you inscribe my memoirs.

Use a hole punch or glue on swiss cheese;
  for between my ears, sometimes a breeze.
Last, but not least, cover with cotton;
  for the time it's fuzzy and things forgotten.

Then tear it all up, this art you’ve designed,
  because suddenly Hon, I’ve changed my mind.




Written: 2/25/18
Contest:  Mind the Wet Paint
Host:  Viv Wigley

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Paul Callus April 30, 2018 at 9:58 AM At last I came across one that had escaped my attention, Rhoda...and I can assure you that it was worth the search!! Thank you for a hearty laugh:) You can always take on a 2nd job as a stand-up comedian:) Regards // paul Rhoda Tripp May 1, 2018 at 9:05 AM Awwww...shucks, Paul. You always know just what to say...and I thought this poem was befitting...us women...our mind changing...well...you know!

Line Gauthier April 9, 2018 at 9:15 PM Awesome, Rhoda. Congrats on a great win. Rhoda Tripp April 11, 2018 at 8:54 AM Thank you Sweetie.

Pat Adams March 25, 2018 at 9:13 AM This is really good Rhoda, and a well deserved win. I'm big on rhyme and you've got it down pat!! 80) Rhoda Tripp March 26, 2018 at 3:29 PM Thank you, Dearheart. I appreciate you taking your time to read my writes and comment. Very kind.

Sandra Haight March 24, 2018 at 9:59 AM Very clever and creative, Rhoda! I enjoyed your poem and congratulations on your fine podium placement! Hugs, Sandra Rhoda Tripp March 26, 2018 at 3:28 PM Thank you so much, Sandra. I am encouraged by your kindness.

Mick Talbot March 22, 2018 at 6:58 PM I think a first visit, so glad I did else I'd of missed it. Congratulations Rhoda on a brilliant second place, a joint winner in my book... Mick Rhoda Tripp March 22, 2018 at 7:25 PM Thank you so much, Mick, for your visit. I appreciate your kind comments that encourage my writing. If you have time, please check out "Burlap and Satin" and click the link in the header comments to see my video. It's my first time putting my poetry to music and I'd like input. Thank you very much!

Jan Allison March 22, 2018 at 1:23 PM love the humour Rhoda you sure made me smile:-) hugs jan xx Rhoda Tripp March 22, 2018 at 5:23 PM Thank you, Jan. Glad I could be of assistance. :-)

Randy Steele March 22, 2018 at 9:56 AM Rhoda, congrats on your win. Very well thought out and written rhyme. Enjoyed reading it. Rhoda Tripp March 22, 2018 at 5:25 PM Thank you so much, Randy for stopping in and for your congratulations.

John Gondolf March 22, 2018 at 9:36 AM Rhoda, congrats on your win! John Rhoda Tripp March 22, 2018 at 5:25 PM Thank you, Dearheart for your continued support and kindness.

Roy Pett March 22, 2018 at 8:41 AM Congratulations on your well deserved win Rhoda with your cleverly written poem, enjoyed. :)) Rhoda Tripp March 22, 2018 at 5:26 PM Thank you, Roy. I appreciate your kindness and support.

Tom Cunningham March 22, 2018 at 6:22 AM Brilliantly done Rhoda, congratulations. Tom Rhoda Tripp March 22, 2018 at 5:27 PM Thank you so much, Tom, for your attention and kindness.

Curtis Moorman March 22, 2018 at 5:15 AM Congrats, Rhoda! You described the minds of a lot of people in a comedic manner and I love it. Rhoda Tripp March 22, 2018 at 5:30 PM Lol...thanks, Curtis. Yep...I guess maybe I did. Never thought of it that way. I feel better already. :-) Thank you for stopping by.

Viv Wigley March 22, 2018 at 4:39 AM Congrats, Rhoda, love your multi-media decor, and that ending is great. Viv x Rhoda Tripp March 22, 2018 at 5:31 PM Thank you so much, Viv for placing this and for the fun contest. It made me "think outside the box" which is a good thing. Hugs.

Subimal Sinha-Roy March 22, 2018 at 4:23 AM Congratulations, Rhoda on your great win. You so nicely brought out the poem from brain maze. Rhoda Tripp March 22, 2018 at 5:32 PM Thank you Dearheart. I will never forget your fine entry in my Fem Bogstaver contest of five letter words. Superb!

Susan Gentry March 19, 2018 at 8:30 PM Love your humor! Excellent write! Easy to read, we all can relate, colorful and funny. A winner. Good luck in contest. Rhoda Tripp March 20, 2018 at 6:58 PM Thank you, Susan, for your kind comment and for the visit. I will get around and check out your writings.

Andrea Dietrich March 15, 2018 at 7:23 PM oh wow, this is PERFECT for the contest. You are a wizard. Rhoda Tripp March 15, 2018 at 7:30 PM Thank you, Andrea. You are so sweet!

Heidi Sands March 14, 2018 at 6:14 PM This is a great, well written poem. Brilliant ending too :) Rhoda Tripp March 14, 2018 at 7:34 PM Thank you so much, Heidi. Much appreciated, Dear.

CayCay Godwin March 5, 2018 at 12:56 PM OH - you did me - the I know that I don't know what I know, but ask me again later and I just love this poem. I haven't a clue what to write for this contest and I'm totally impressed with your take on, delivery and flow of it. A wonderful write that grew my grin larger with each line. A good time was had here by me, a very good time. Love it! CayCay CayCay Godwin March 16, 2018 at 10:21 AM Rhoda Tripp March 11, 2018 at 6:43 PM Thank you, CayCay. It was not an easy topic, but I know you will excel with this one, if you haven't already. I have yet to get to your account and play catch up.

Connie Marcum Wong March 3, 2018 at 3:31 AM I am pretty sure Viv will just love ve this entry Rhoda. Excellent! : ) Rhoda Tripp March 3, 2018 at 6:27 PM Thank you so much, Connie!

James Swartz March 2, 2018 at 5:42 PM You made me chuckle at the end there Rhoda. Great rhyme and creativity. Rhoda Tripp March 3, 2018 at 6:27 PM Thank you, kindly, James.

James Marshall Goff March 1, 2018 at 6:56 PM What a fun ride, Rhoda, thank you! Yes, great couplets! Rhoda Tripp March 3, 2018 at 6:28 PM Awww...Thank you James.

Silent One February 26, 2018 at 10:10 AM Haha... Typical!!! Loved it.. Rhoda Tripp March 3, 2018 at 6:30 PM Thank you very much, SO. Yes...typical, Lol.

Caren Krutsinger February 26, 2018 at 7:12 AM The surprise ending really makes this poem! You have used so many "z" words, this makes it zing for me! Well done. Rhoda Tripp March 3, 2018 at 6:31 PM Thank you, Caren for the visit and kind comment.

Vijay Pandit February 26, 2018 at 5:35 AM Great ending to your beautiful poem--very well written and executed, Rhoda. Rhoda Tripp March 3, 2018 at 6:32 PM Thanks so much, Vijay.

Anne-Lise Andresen February 26, 2018 at 1:02 AM - Excellent written with humor, Rhoda :) - Good luck in the contest - Happy new week :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Rhoda Tripp March 3, 2018 at 6:33 PM Thank you very much, Anne-Lise.

Lewis Raynes February 25, 2018 at 9:44 PM such a zany crazy write Rhoda, fantastic fun stuff. Rhoda Tripp March 3, 2018 at 6:33 PM Garsh...thank you so much, Lewis.

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