Rhythm of a River

Nette Onclaud, Rolling with the R’s, 8/4/2025 Rhythm of a River rambling funny waters, downward rapidity of laughter on white water raft. unintended coxswain gets rogue-wave kissed. guides directing, this way and that, up and down; rowers with coarse correction, rambling.
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Date: 8/12/2025 1:22:00 PM
Lovely descriptive piece, Kim I love rougue-wave kissed. Reminds me of the one time we went white water rafting in Alaska. I nearly got carried off by the mosquitos. lol ..SuZ
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 8/12/2025 7:49:00 PM
Yes, suZ, we had this wild ride in Alaska too!
Date: 8/8/2025 3:33:00 AM
Love the poem.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 8/12/2025 7:50:00 PM
Thank you!
Date: 8/8/2025 12:24:00 AM
This rambling over the surface of water with rogue waves kissing, sounds so very adventurous and equally thrilling. Congratulations on your win, dear Kim.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 8/12/2025 7:52:00 PM
I am so glad you enjoyed! I had fun rafting and writing this :)
Date: 8/7/2025 9:26:00 PM
Wow. I am happy for your win! I am sure this had to be the best one, Kim. You can write anything :) Out of my league, alliteration comes difficult for me, lol
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 8/12/2025 7:54:00 PM
You are so kind! I so appreciate you xx
Date: 8/7/2025 2:16:00 PM
Thank you, Everyone! :)
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Date: 8/7/2025 3:16:00 AM
Wish I can spend summer in Alaska. It's too darn hot in Malta. Otherwise a lovely and well constructed poem. Hugs.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 8/12/2025 7:54:00 PM
It is a wonderful place! Does not disappoint!
Date: 8/6/2025 10:09:00 PM
An exciting experience.Congrates on your win.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 8/12/2025 7:55:00 PM
It was! Thank you, Akham!
Date: 8/6/2025 3:51:00 PM
"unintended coxswain gets rogue-wave kissed." -- Yep, been there done that. Love it! Such a brilliant, fun read!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 8/12/2025 7:58:00 PM
LOL! I bet, Joe!
Date: 8/6/2025 1:24:00 PM
I see you got a win from the congrats on this. Well deserved, Kim!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 8/12/2025 7:59:00 PM
Thank you! xx
Date: 8/6/2025 7:23:00 AM
- Congratulations on your win in the contest, Kim :) - hugs
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 8/12/2025 7:59:00 PM
Thank you, Anne-Lise!
Date: 8/6/2025 2:18:00 AM
Loved the title and the "downward rapidity of laughter." Must be enchanting to listen to. Thanks for sharing this lovely look at nature. Thank you also for your visit to my POTD.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 8/12/2025 8:00:00 PM
Glad you enjoyed that!
Date: 8/5/2025 8:35:00 PM
Well done, very unique! Poetry hugs ... CayCay
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 8/12/2025 8:02:00 PM
Thank you for saying so, sweet CayCay! :)Hugs
Date: 8/5/2025 3:42:00 PM
a double Rictameter...now I'm genuinely impressed. Fabulous contest entry...your poem should do well. hugs, Sara
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 8/12/2025 8:03:00 PM
I thought I would do better but I made the list :) Thank you, Sara!
Date: 8/5/2025 5:58:00 AM
- Wonderful rhythm of a river, Kim :) - Good luck in the contest :) - hugs
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 8/12/2025 8:03:00 PM
Thank you, Anne-Lise!
Date: 8/5/2025 5:11:00 AM
Dear Kim, a playful ride through words—chaotic, spirited, and full of unexpected joy. I felt the splash! Good luck in the contest...Hugs
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 8/12/2025 8:08:00 PM
I so appreciate your comment! Thank you, my friend!
Date: 8/4/2025 9:20:00 PM
You did great with this theme, Kim. Mine is pretty silly by comparison
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 8/12/2025 8:12:00 PM
Thank you, Andrea! I appreciate you xx
Date: 8/4/2025 7:06:00 PM
This flows like the river itself—playful, bumpy, and full of life! Loved the ‘rogue-wave kissed’ moment!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 8/4/2025 7:16:00 PM
So glad you like this, Rowena!
Date: 8/4/2025 5:11:00 PM
i am emotionally impressed by this river, wonderful and perfect poetry, thanks poet
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 8/4/2025 5:21:00 PM
Based upon real life adventure in Alaska! Hugs :)
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