Kim Rodrigues Poet Verse

Painting the Town Red

In her resting place — she’d toy
with shadows, matchsticks
and glow in the dark paint.

Out and about — she’d fly
through the night, wax her teeth
and loudly sip her straw.

A mordacious-red stain upon her tongue.

1/29/2018
Brian Strand’s Premiere Contest 125
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Darlene De Beaulieu March 1, 2018 at 6:25 PM Hello Kim, I just picture this happening. Have a nice evening my friend. Kim Rodrigues March 1, 2018 at 8:21 PM A little scary...chuckle!

Andrea Dietrich January 31, 2018 at 5:59 PM ooohhh YES, this is great, Kim. Congrats on top spot. Kim Rodrigues March 1, 2018 at 8:21 PM Thank you, Andrea!

Connie Marcum Wong January 31, 2018 at 11:56 AM Congratulations on your trophy win with this chilling write Kim with a newly invented form. Awesome! : ) Kim Rodrigues January 31, 2018 at 12:13 PM Thanks, Connie!

Line Gauthier January 30, 2018 at 11:58 PM Back to congratulate you on your awesome win, Kim. Kim Rodrigues January 31, 2018 at 7:16 AM Thank you, Line!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart January 30, 2018 at 10:01 PM Makes me think of my old goth clubbing days, love "mordacious-red". A sleek sensuous penning Kim! Congratulations on your top win :) xomo! Kim Rodrigues January 31, 2018 at 7:16 AM Thank you, Maureen!

Line Gauthier January 29, 2018 at 4:51 PM Delightful and enjoyable read, Kim. Kim Rodrigues January 29, 2018 at 4:57 PM Thanks, Line :)