Secret Caverns of Mexico

My cavern bursts with bittersweet aura
— like globose berries, a cluster of tints.
The secret place — its musk, amidst the flora,
a limited conquest of feet — their prints.

Excitement rocks — I wade in hidden space.
My helmet light — it swims above my eyes.
The shadows wet, the adventurous ace.
The winding walls will never brush the skies.

The natural deep dark, unharnessed hush.
Us tourists kneel — the prayer within the calm.
The stalactite and stalagmite - time’s crush.
The pleasing whim — underground cave a psalm.

In seven hours se la explora.
My cavern bursts with bittersweet aura

6/7/2019
Nature Scene-Orphan Sonnet Poetry Contest
Sponsor - Dale Gregory Cozart

se la explora - it is explored

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Date: 6/10/2019 10:50:00 PM
Hello Kim … exploring caves and surroundings is a magical time with flora and fauna rarely witnessed in open forests. Appears to be a great time for you Kim - Lindsay
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/11/2019 7:35:00 AM
A few years back...yes, very fun!
Date: 6/8/2019 11:25:00 PM
You have outdone yourself with this amazing Orphan Sonnet Kim! I loved your imagery, the intrigue and the spiritual feel of this beautiful poem. This gem is going into my Faves! Brava! : ) xxoo
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/9/2019 7:09:00 AM
Oh, thank you so much, Connie!
Date: 6/8/2019 7:34:00 AM
Lovely sonnet Kim, in kefalonia we went down to an underground lake that was discovered after the earthquake, a fascinating place . Tom
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/9/2019 7:10:00 AM
Sounds wonderful! Blessings, Tom!
Date: 6/8/2019 2:07:00 AM
Exciting, inviting and alluring! So exciting to explore secret caverns - hope you had company though! A wonderful write - good luck in the contest! Hugs, Jenny.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/8/2019 6:15:00 AM
My husband was with me...always :)
Date: 6/8/2019 2:05:00 AM
Sounds like a great place to explore--wonder if the kids know of this? Great share Kim and Best Wishes! Aloha William
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/8/2019 6:15:00 AM
Small groups too! Thank you, William! Hugs...Kim
Date: 6/7/2019 9:51:00 PM
I love exploring new places...this reminded me of a cave adventure I did in Guatemala. My favorite verse was "The natural deep dark, unharnessed hush. " Wonderful feeling. All the Best, Jeanne
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/7/2019 9:53:00 PM
Thanks so much, Jeanne! My fave kind of place!
Date: 6/7/2019 9:04:00 PM
I would like to know exactly where this secret cavern of Mexico is, Kim.You Make it sound so delightful!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/7/2019 9:12:00 PM
Playa del Carmen - Rìo Secreto
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