Kim Rodrigues Poet Free verse

Saturn on Saturday Night

This rink ranks right up there.
My power skates, slice each ring,
the scent of ice assails my nose.
Funny in the absence of air, I breathe.
It must be a dream. I don’t care.
The wind of Saturn blows through my hair.
No wind, you say, but I will believe
what this dream gifts to me. Can’t believe
I’ve made it this far. It’s not Mars -
tired of the heat and the bars.
Brightly lit, I see a disco ball in the mist.
I am young again. Giddy boys showing off.
I’m twirling like a pro until I fall
softly onto my fairytale bed,
the one twenty mattresses tall.
I woke up a bit bruised. Saturn
on Saturday night, had no idea,
a princess performed on her rings.
This rink ranks right up there.

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Kim Rodrigues February 23, 2025 at 2:10 PM Thank you everyone! Hugs xx

Michael Tor February 23, 2025 at 12:07 PM Congratulations Kim I missed this one I was away a bit. You powered skated into everyone's heart with this lovely poem of yours. Congratulations for receiving such a a high honor. Hugs...

Jennifer Proxenos February 23, 2025 at 12:49 AM POTD and deservedly so dear friend - congratulations - a unique write but you are the star of unique and different, - SATURN ON SATURDY NIGHT - with your power skates on, which slice each ring - 'a princess performed on her rings. The rink ranks right up there.' Brilliant write, Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Maria Williams February 23, 2025 at 12:20 AM Congratulations on your brilliant POTD Kim. My power skates slice each ring, I really love that line. Hugs

Daisy Meadows February 23, 2025 at 12:06 AM Congratulations on your poem of the day. Well done.

Brandy Nicole February 22, 2025 at 7:13 PM ' a princess performed on her rings, this rink ranks right up there. ' Such a sweet thought. :) I can see this image in my mind, while reading your words. Congratulations Kim, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy

thriveni c mysore February 22, 2025 at 6:34 PM Righty-ho! congratulations on POTD honor dear poet. sweet...

Oliver Mckeithan February 22, 2025 at 6:20 PM Congrats on POTD Kim. Wonderful poem

Susan Lawrence February 22, 2025 at 4:35 PM Love this Kim..the words..your freeness and emotions. It is inviting and magical. Congratulations on POTD ! Hugs, Susan :)

Paige Hind February 22, 2025 at 4:15 PM Kim, hey! Congrats on POTD! So deserved. I am happy because now more people can read your work. <3 :)

I Am Anaya February 22, 2025 at 4:05 PM Kimmy, congratulations on POTD! A delightful Saturn's skater disco princess ~ hugs

Me Me February 22, 2025 at 2:30 PM I love this reality of pure imagination, a lot of us are fortunate but some of our fellow neighbors are not so fortunate as we are…..Great work!!

Annie Lander February 22, 2025 at 10:32 AM profound

Benjamin Bartley February 22, 2025 at 10:14 AM Fun poem. Contest entry? Good luck! To the worthy poet with the POTD, you certainly are a princess.

Anne-Lise Andresen February 22, 2025 at 9:56 AM - A lovely poem, Kim :) - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. :) - hugs

Susan Ashley February 22, 2025 at 9:56 AM Dear Kim, such an enchanting piece! Beautiful, whimsical imagery "It must be a dream. I don’t care./The wind of Saturn blows through my hair./No wind, you say, but I will believe/what this dream gifts to me." - I'll believe it too! Congratulations for POTD honors! A worthy choice indeed. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Evelyn Judy Buehler February 22, 2025 at 9:49 AM Congratulations on your POTD, Kim. Love the beautiful images. Enjoy your special day. ;)

David Kavanagh February 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM What a dreamlike fairytale Kim, and a great POTD, one can certainly feel your exuberance in being young again, Saturn’s rings/rinks are indeed up there with the best in the universe lol! Congratulation! Cheers David

Paula Goldsmith February 22, 2025 at 7:07 AM Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your fun write. Guess I need to visit Saturn. Hahaha!!! Have a wonderful day with your wonderful win.........................

Lin Lane February 22, 2025 at 5:55 AM Catchy title, Kim. Life is but a dream... princess. Congratulations for having it chosen potd.

Zyrool Gifford February 22, 2025 at 5:33 AM Hello Kim, congratulations on your POTD win with this amazingly beautiful write. Enjoyed reading it. Have a wonderful weekend, my friend.

Joseph May February 22, 2025 at 4:34 AM Lovely write Kim, Congrats on POTD

Christuraj Alex February 22, 2025 at 4:20 AM "This rink ranks", "disco ball in the mist", "twirling like a pro", "one twenty mattresses tall" - With a typical language style of your own, you have painted a luxurious word painting. Congratulations!

Daniel Henry Rodgers February 22, 2025 at 3:56 AM Dear Kim, sooooo magical! I love the way you bring Saturn to life, skating through dreams, and the beauty of each its all so enchanting. Wonderful alliterations and metaphors. Congrats on POTD and is now a FAV!!! Winter Saturn Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Tania Kitchin February 22, 2025 at 3:30 AM Kim, wonderfully penned, congratulations on POTD.

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