Kim Rodrigues Poet Limerick

Rip-Nodding Til Two

RIP-NODDING TIL TWO

At dawn’s early light, i’m up and at it.
Mid-morning eyes close in lair, where I sit.
Not merely a wink.
A twenty year blink.
Wake up with cobwebs - Van Winkle’d a bit.

10/5/2017

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rip_Van_Winkle

In the short story, written by Washington Irving, Rip Van Winkle sleeps for twenty years.

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Freddie Robinson Jr. October 7, 2017 at 9:53 AM Such a cool poem, Kim. Hip, edgy and funny. A winning trio for any poem. A plus for the added American Lit historical reference. I love the creative term: rip-nodding. Keep up the outstanding creative work. Pure loving poetry. Love and hugs forever. Kim Rodrigues October 7, 2017 at 9:58 AM I really appreciate your critique! <3 Kim

Maurice Rigoler October 6, 2017 at 6:12 PM I've also written a poem on Rip Van Winkle, a colorful character of American literature. Mine was based on a man I saw in the park who could have passed for him! Enjoyed the limerick. Thanks, Kim, for taking the time to read me. Best to you. / M Kim Rodrigues October 6, 2017 at 6:19 PM Thanks, Maurice! :)

Vijay Pandit October 6, 2017 at 4:45 PM A fun Limerick--a nice smile of wink and blink! Kim Rodrigues October 6, 2017 at 5:06 PM Thanks, Vijay! So lethargic today :)