Kim Rodrigues Poet Rictameter

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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Suzanne Delaney August 12, 2025 at 1:22 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 Kim Rodrigues August 12, 2025 at 7:49 PM Yes, suZ, we had this wild ride in Alaska too!

Janine M. Balistreri August 8, 2025 at 3:33 AM Love the poem. Kim Rodrigues August 12, 2025 at 7:50 PM Thank you!

Valsa George August 8, 2025 at 12:24 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. Kim Rodrigues August 12, 2025 at 7:52 PM I am so glad you enjoyed! I had fun rafting and writing this :)

Paige Hind August 7, 2025 at 9:26 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 Kim Rodrigues August 12, 2025 at 7:54 PM You are so kind! I so appreciate you xx

Kim Rodrigues August 7, 2025 at 2:16 PM Thank you, Everyone! :)

Victor Buhagiar August 7, 2025 at 3:16 AM Wish I can spend summer in Alaska. It's too darn hot in Malta. Otherwise a lovely and well constructed poem. Hugs. Kim Rodrigues August 12, 2025 at 7:54 PM It is a wonderful place! Does not disappoint!

Akham Nilabirdhwaja Singh August 6, 2025 at 10:09 PM An exciting experience.Congrates on your win. Kim Rodrigues August 12, 2025 at 7:55 PM It was! Thank you, Akham!

Joseph P. DiMino August 6, 2025 at 3:51 PM "unintended coxswain gets rogue-wave kissed." -- Yep, been there done that. Love it! Such a brilliant, fun read! Kim Rodrigues August 12, 2025 at 7:58 PM LOL! I bet, Joe!

Andrea Dietrich August 6, 2025 at 1:24 PM I see you got a win from the congrats on this. Well deserved, Kim! Kim Rodrigues August 12, 2025 at 7:59 PM Thank you! xx

Anne-Lise Andresen August 6, 2025 at 7:23 AM - Congratulations on your win in the contest, Kim :) - hugs Kim Rodrigues August 12, 2025 at 7:59 PM Thank you, Anne-Lise!

Eileen Manassian August 6, 2025 at 2:18 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. Kim Rodrigues August 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM Glad you enjoyed that!

CayCay Godwin August 5, 2025 at 8:35 PM Well done, very unique! Poetry hugs ... CayCay Kim Rodrigues August 12, 2025 at 8:02 PM Thank you for saying so, sweet CayCay! :)Hugs

sara Etgen-Baker August 5, 2025 at 3:42 PM a double Rictameter...now I'm genuinely impressed. Fabulous contest entry...your poem should do well. hugs, Sara Kim Rodrigues August 12, 2025 at 8:03 PM I thought I would do better but I made the list :) Thank you, Sara!

Anne-Lise Andresen August 5, 2025 at 5:58 AM - Wonderful rhythm of a river, Kim :) - Good luck in the contest :) - hugs Kim Rodrigues August 12, 2025 at 8:03 PM Thank you, Anne-Lise!

Maria Williams August 5, 2025 at 5:11 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 Kim Rodrigues August 12, 2025 at 8:08 PM I so appreciate your comment! Thank you, my friend!

Andrea Dietrich August 4, 2025 at 9:20 PM You did great with this theme, Kim. Mine is pretty silly by comparison Kim Rodrigues August 12, 2025 at 8:12 PM Thank you, Andrea! I appreciate you xx

Rowena Velasco August 4, 2025 at 7:06 PM This flows like the river itself—playful, bumpy, and full of life! Loved the ‘rogue-wave kissed’ moment! Kim Rodrigues August 4, 2025 at 7:16 PM So glad you like this, Rowena!

Yann Rolland August 4, 2025 at 5:11 PM i am emotionally impressed by this river, wonderful and perfect poetry, thanks poet Kim Rodrigues August 4, 2025 at 5:21 PM Based upon real life adventure in Alaska! Hugs :)