Murmurs of the Heart

squander not my jewels -
                   ruby lips, pink quartz cheeks, and ivory flesh
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Hind Avatar
July 18, 2023 at 11:59 AM
Enchanting... liked it!
Rodrigues Avatar
July 19, 2023 at 11:18 AM
Thanks :)
Gasun Avatar
July 17, 2023 at 7:58 PM
So wonderful! I love your monoku a lot. Congratulations on your first place win my dear poet friend Kim! Thanks for sharing. God bless you always and your writings. Hugs
Rodrigues Avatar
July 18, 2023 at 6:17 AM
Thank you, Len! I appreciate you! God bless you too!
Miller Avatar
July 17, 2023 at 3:08 AM
Oh, I so love this monoku; congratulations.
Rodrigues Avatar
July 17, 2023 at 3:20 AM
Thank you so much, Terry!
Congratulations on your win ....Kim.
Rodrigues Avatar
July 16, 2023 at 5:35 AM
Thank you!
Brul Avatar
July 15, 2023 at 9:01 PM
An exquisite monoku. Congratulations on your win with this unique piece. Thank you for your participation in the contest. Blessings. ^__^JCB
Rodrigues Avatar
July 16, 2023 at 5:35 AM
Thank you, JCB!
Alex Avatar
July 15, 2023 at 12:43 AM
Great gems. Congratulations!
Rodrigues Avatar
July 15, 2023 at 7:08 AM
Thank you, Christuraj!
Conn Avatar
July 13, 2023 at 10:30 PM
Queen of Hearts.
Rodrigues Avatar
July 14, 2023 at 9:17 AM
:) Thanks for the lovely comment!
Daniel Avatar
July 13, 2023 at 9:12 PM
Wonderful monoku, Kim, very deep and unique:)
Rodrigues Avatar
July 14, 2023 at 9:17 AM
Thank you, Joanna!
Andresen Avatar
July 13, 2023 at 11:29 AM
-"My body is my temple" ... was my first thought, Kim - (maybe I'm misunderstanding) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs
Rodrigues Avatar
July 14, 2023 at 9:18 AM
I love your take on the poem! A poem goes beyond the understanding of the poet. God bless!
Ibeh Avatar
July 12, 2023 at 10:37 AM
Beautiful penning, Kim:-) Best of luck in the contest!
Rodrigues Avatar
July 13, 2023 at 4:19 AM
Thank you, Edward!
George Avatar
July 11, 2023 at 11:28 PM
Lovely monoku..... dear Kim. Your jewels are not cast before the swine !
Rodrigues Avatar
July 12, 2023 at 4:32 AM
What a nice comment, Valsa! I’m glad you like it! Blessings :)
Dietrich Avatar
July 11, 2023 at 1:06 PM
a wonderful interpretation of the theme, Kim!
Rodrigues Avatar
July 11, 2023 at 6:23 PM
Thank you, my friend!
Kaufman Avatar
July 11, 2023 at 4:58 AM
I second Ms. Sally on this one Kim. Perfectly penned.
Rodrigues Avatar
July 11, 2023 at 6:23 PM
Thank you, Nancy!
Wolf Avatar
July 10, 2023 at 8:04 PM
'The Family Jewels' -- Female side of the divide!
Rodrigues Avatar
July 10, 2023 at 8:13 PM
Very true :) lol
Quernel Avatar
July 10, 2023 at 4:25 PM
Lovely poem, Kim !
Rodrigues Avatar
July 10, 2023 at 7:11 PM
Thank you, Maria!
Eslinger Avatar
July 10, 2023 at 4:09 PM
Oh Wow! I totally didn’t expect this treasure. Marvelous, you sent all the cliches packing. I spilled my drink when i stood up to cheer! Keep’em coming! Hugs! sally
Rodrigues Avatar
July 10, 2023 at 7:11 PM
Oh my goodness! Thank you so much, Sally! :) <3
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