Kim Rodrigues Poet Light Verse

Sailors On the View

SAILORS ON THE VIEW

sailors on the view,
sitting uniformly in the front row —
viewing the view.

waves from the forward and aft,
inspect the crisp, clean suits
and polished shoes, polishing
up on today’s news.

choked up anchors,
relegate their eyes,
with tongues wagging.

a bright beam in their eyes,
like a lighthouse lamp, brings
the hosts back, to the shores of reality.

5/23/2018

Notes:

TV Show called The View
The hosts were enamored with the uniforms
Duel references to the audience and the sea

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Caren Krutsinger May 24, 2018 at 7:31 AM I like the waves inspecting the clean, crisp, suits. My daughter was in the Air Force. There is nothing as impressive or as imposing as a group of military. Kim Rodrigues May 24, 2018 at 7:35 AM I loved and am still honored to have been a member of the U.S. Navy! I have great respect for those who have served in war zones, an experience most difficult and heroic. Thank your daughter for her service <3

Vijay Pandit May 23, 2018 at 4:37 PM Lovely imagery and details..well crafted poem, Kim. Kim Rodrigues May 23, 2018 at 7:47 PM Thanks, Vijay!

Demetrios Trifiatis May 23, 2018 at 3:05 PM Witty poetic writing capturing the interest of the reader dear, Kim! Kim Rodrigues May 23, 2018 at 7:47 PM Thanks Demetrios!

Dale Gregory Cozart May 23, 2018 at 11:42 AM This is really gorgeous, Kim! Kim Rodrigues May 23, 2018 at 11:42 AM Thanks, Dale!

Dean Wood May 23, 2018 at 11:28 AM "choked up anchors" This is a brilliant line with double meaning. Great poem Kim! Kim Rodrigues May 23, 2018 at 11:42 AM Thanks, Dean!

Reason A. Poteet May 23, 2018 at 10:25 AM Yes, indeed, those talk shows can seem like a "duel" at time. The worse that I watch is The Five on Fox. Great write, Kim. Kim Rodrigues May 23, 2018 at 10:53 AM I don’t often watch the view, but having been in the Navy, it was fun to see the sailors in front. :)