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Outside the Bounds of Sister Cecilia

OUTSIDE THE BOUNDS OF SISTER CECILIA

the best firecracker 
otherworldly seven hues
hiss, cackle, kaboom

Yes, dear ones, I want to own a pen that produces perfect penmanship, the curlicue calligraphy that Sister Cecilia would have hated. Each color, as my mood dictates would jettison from my mind to paper as a musical note, with hieroglyphic fervor. In unity and uniqueness as my lyrical words ignite each heart…each pen imparts the idea that never ends, heart to heart, light and dark, dear poet.

breathless, eternal
wax that never defuses
its bittersweet light

I can hardly stop to cross the t’s and dot the i’s. You, dear loves, like stars grab on - you little prince(s)! You travel light with faeries and dragons light as silk and mighty as giants. We muse together through the galaxy and time. In Athens, we sit down a moment to hear Saint Paul say, “For in him we live and move and have our being. As some of your own poets have said, ‘We are his offspring.’”

      baptism of seeds
in the only plot we know —
        glorious setting
   inner poet can’t contain
as we head out of the grave

Sincerely, as we begin our journey, it never ends — it goes on and on with friends. Sparks fly - serious, silly, frolicking, frenetic and holy.

   let not ruler scowl -
      repeat curlicues fifty
times to accomplish your dreams

11/30/2021
Haibun- With A Message
Sponsor: Charles Messina
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Poteet Avatar
December 21, 2021 at 8:37 PM
A blessed piece, several pieces in reality, indeed. I enjoyed them all. Congratulations, Kim, on you marvelous talent with words, with artwork. I praise God for having met you at PS.
Rodrigues Avatar
December 22, 2021 at 9:30 PM
Thank you so much, Reason! Thankful for you too!
Goldsmith Avatar
December 18, 2021 at 7:59 AM
Congratulations on your win. A "Wonderful" story/write. Love It. Have a blessed Christmas and 2022.......................
Rodrigues Avatar
December 18, 2021 at 8:34 AM
Thank you, Paula! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Alex Avatar
December 17, 2021 at 5:36 AM
"Sparks fly - serious, silly, frolicking, frenetic and holy" - Beautiful haibun with great haikus. Congratulations!
Rodrigues Avatar
December 17, 2021 at 5:56 AM
Thank you, Christuraj! :)
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December 5, 2021 at 3:12 AM
This poem certainly will catch the attention of believers and in particular Catholics, and with the mention of Athens and St. Paul even the Greek Orthodox faith as Paul features strongly selling his leather goods in the markets of Athens and around Athens, leather sandals horse bridles and much more whilst converting the non-believers. Excellent poem dear friend. I loved it, brought back a section of the work I had to study. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer
Rodrigues Avatar
December 17, 2021 at 5:56 AM
I love that it brought back memories for you! Thank you, Jennifer! :)
Ball Avatar
December 1, 2021 at 1:27 PM
This is lovely Kim. Beautifully and reverently penned. Love it. God Bless, JB
Rodrigues Avatar
December 17, 2021 at 5:55 AM
Thank you so much, Judy :)
Poet Avatar
December 1, 2021 at 7:38 AM
There is, without a doubt, a message here, and it is a powerful one. An awe-inspiring poem, Kim, best wishes with the contest.
Rodrigues Avatar
December 1, 2021 at 10:44 AM
Thank you so much, dear friend!
Rodrigues Avatar
December 1, 2021 at 10:37 AM
Thank you so much, dear friend!
Buhagiar Avatar
December 1, 2021 at 1:24 AM
I searched for Sister Cecilia and found she was a Catholic Saint. Love your Haibun with its haikus. Hugs
Rodrigues Avatar
December 1, 2021 at 5:00 AM
Thank you, Victor! Have a wonderful day.
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November 30, 2021 at 9:20 PM
I love the poem and the photos; this went to my FAVE list Kim. I love everything about both!
Rodrigues Avatar
December 1, 2021 at 5:01 AM
Thank you so much, Caren! :)
Wolf Avatar
November 30, 2021 at 6:54 PM
OK, with that Hebrew scroll pictured, I'd like to chime in. What you've photographed is a part of a page from the Scroll of Esther, aka Megillas Esther, which is read on the Jewish Holiday of Purim. The part that you've captured has Queen Esther asking the Jewish populace of Shushan (Persia), the capital then, to fast for her for three days straight! For she was going to ask the King to spare her people from the murderous plot of his right-hand man, Haman. How about that?! To Life! ~ gw
Rodrigues Avatar
November 30, 2021 at 8:00 PM
Thank you so much for telling me that!! To life!
Horsman Avatar
November 30, 2021 at 2:47 PM
Certainly does contain a message and a strong one too. Awesome poetry, love the form and the penwomanship.
Rodrigues Avatar
November 30, 2021 at 3:36 PM
Thank you, sweet friend!
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