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Sea Legs

Off the ladder without a life jacket. “Her ascent, was imminent,” said the sea, “I wasn’t up for all that drowning racket.” Dives in with her orange vest - carefree, holding handles, she’s propelled through the deep, where many ghosts do not talk in their sleep, and tears of loved ones join many who weep. The mermaid with a lucid tail; loose lips, her hourglass figure and tongue making flips; she’s flippant about the she-human hips. “What no swishy-tail?! Look at that jacket…” “She’s not a talent, like you…let her be… Look at those two legs…think of the upkeep.” In due time, she-human ascends, then slips. 2/14/2023 Fragmented Rhyme Sponsor: Emile Pinet Used Howmanysyllables & Rhymezone

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Date: 3/2/2023 7:53:00 AM
Dear Kim, such a unique and fantastic poetic creation. Enthralling imagery! Congratulations for your excellent win in Emile's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
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Date: 3/1/2023 1:22:00 PM
She-human is no match in the water for the shapely and she-angel mermaid. Congratulations on your win Kim! :)
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/1/2023 2:54:00 PM
Truly…lol! The klutz with legs and the graceful mermaid :)
Date: 3/1/2023 9:51:00 AM
Congratulations Kim! Your fun poem "SEA LEGS", earned you a distinguished place in my contest. You should be proud, there were many good poems submitted, yet your poem rose above them all to a podium position, well done my friend, Emile.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/1/2023 2:53:00 PM
I truly appreciate that, Emile! I know you have high standards not unlike our departed friend, Milton.
Date: 2/17/2023 10:51:00 AM
I enjoyed your creative write. Have a blessed day/weekend.................
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/1/2023 2:52:00 PM
I appreciate you, Paula! Blessings!
Date: 2/16/2023 4:31:00 PM
Fun and entertaining read, Kim. Lots of truth in there too. Bill
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/1/2023 2:51:00 PM
Thank you, Bill!
Date: 2/15/2023 9:57:00 PM
Great use of metaphors in your sea tale, Kim:)
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/1/2023 2:51:00 PM
Thank you, Jo!
Date: 2/15/2023 9:15:00 PM
Kim, I was captivated by your fascinating, beautiful tale! Good luck in the contest. :)
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/1/2023 2:51:00 PM
Thank you, Evelyn!
Date: 2/15/2023 8:48:00 PM
Delightful Kim; never boring, and always entertaining...and frankly, quite brilliant! Love it.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/1/2023 2:51:00 PM
Thank you kindly, Joe!
Date: 2/15/2023 8:15:00 PM
Clever ending, love the title too!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/1/2023 2:50:00 PM
Thank you, Michelle!
Date: 2/15/2023 11:16:00 AM
Oh yeah, I too enjoyed this beauty. All the best in the contest, Kim. :)
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/15/2023 3:31:00 PM
Thank you, Fin!
Date: 2/15/2023 9:00:00 AM
Kim, that is sweet and beautiful. Flowing and makes Sense. I like it. Have A Great Day.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/15/2023 10:23:00 AM
Thank you :)
Date: 2/15/2023 8:58:00 AM
Kim, this is just fantastic work that is a delight to read and take pleasure in. Your work is made even more beautiful by the wondrous diction and metaphors you employ. Win big
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/15/2023 10:20:00 AM
Thank you, my friend!

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