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Robin Redbreast’s Pocket

Blithe breaks at the illumination of muted yellow leaves, so alive, nearly laughing like children; still life clinging. Autumnal blouse of painted bark and pretty sleeves. Silence of bluebirds and red robins - inward singing. The rake’s barely broken earth, a few clingers at task. Season’s copacetic with only a tinge or tingle of coolness. Time’s fallen back as I read and write in open-door-bask. I will join worshippers at church to net November’s fullness. A shiver, a shake, an ooh, an ahh, A phoebe does go on and on about the break of day; brightness in her clutch. The slightest breeze bursts forth to create the ebb and flow. It’s like an artist brushing hither then thither; a mirthful touch. More beaks join the chorus, as will I, when I hear the music. Oh how delightful, a dizzy dance of bells in the wind’s socket. I swoon and sashay, on the pavement, in communion’s cubic. How much more seasonal joy leaps from robin redbreast’s pocket?

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Date: 11/8/2024 6:41:00 PM
Wow, dear Kim....an amazing poem.....the title really had me. <3
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/9/2024 7:32:00 AM
Thank you, Paige! :)
Date: 11/4/2024 10:59:00 AM
I could have sworn I saw a robin in my garden, yet I'm sure that's a bit early as it's usually December. Good omen, me thinks.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/4/2024 12:28:00 PM
Perhaps so! Blessings, Paul!
Date: 11/4/2024 10:48:00 AM
Dear Kim, First of all I love all types of birds and your poem drew me in. And the fact that it is an Autumn poem drew me in even more, which means this poem is full of joy!! For about two years, I had a Cardinal peck at one of my windows, and my wife and I called him Carl. I do not know what happened to him, but I have not seen him for several months. I miss Carl!! Autumn Blessings, MY Dear Friend, Daniel
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/4/2024 12:27:00 PM
Thanks for that share. I love that Carl came to visit! Thank you, Daniel! I am enjoying our cool Autumn day today :)
Date: 11/3/2024 10:52:00 AM
Dear Kim, this is beyond beautiful, I absolutely love the way you’ve painted imagery and your wordplay, this flows in such an artistic manner, showing me all shades of autumn, i especially loved “ More beaks join the chorus, as will I, when I hear the music. Oh how delightful, a dizzy dance of bells in the wind’s socket.” ah so serene and soulful. Pleasure reading this gem. Hope you are doing well.:Sending you light always~
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/3/2024 10:56:00 AM
Thanks, Ink! So glad you enjoyed it! Blessings!
Date: 11/3/2024 8:57:00 AM
I enjoyed reading your poem. It`s very profound and unique.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/3/2024 10:57:00 AM
Thank you, Vesna! I appreciate! :)
Date: 11/3/2024 8:52:00 AM
I enjoyed reading your write with a great ending... The birds seem happy with the cooler weather....Have a wonderful day/week writing away.............
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/3/2024 10:58:00 AM
Thank you, sweet Paula!
Date: 11/3/2024 5:51:00 AM
Loved your poem, a joyous read, your robin redbreast has great allure.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/3/2024 10:58:00 AM
Thank you kindly, Victor!
Date: 11/3/2024 5:26:00 AM
your words sing out to me in joyful song Kim, this is such a delight to read on a dull grey autumnal day!:-) hugs Jan xx
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/3/2024 11:00:00 AM
Thank you, Jan!
Date: 11/3/2024 5:10:00 AM
wonderful poetry, for my eyes and mind, you have captured so much music and colors and essence of autumn, just reading and reading again your poem have a sweet sunday poet
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/3/2024 11:07:00 AM
Aww…thanks so much! Makes my day!

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