Kim Rodrigues Poet Rhyme

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Tarkay is an artist who painted women's eyelids

Seduction of the Siren Sisters

Tarkay lids of merlass
Royal purple hue
Smooth glass surface
Sea of gemstone blue

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Siren sisters taunt the sailors
Weaving in and out of looms
Seductive creatures with lyres
Luring the lustful to their tombs

They didn’t heed the gentle merlass
The whispers of the foamy sea
Their greedy eyes now single minded
Caught in a seaweed net - not free

Courageously the merlass tries to cut the ties
Siren sisters just increase their blinding noise
A plectrum choir captures lolling tongues
Ahoy sailors!  They're no longer men - but boys

Mild merlass looks away from the frenetic fish
Her wild rose eyes notice a face, sweet as a kiss
One who's not succumbed to the scum of the sea
Like an ear to a clamshell, her heart pounds out bliss

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Tarkay lids of merlass
Royal purple hue
Smooth glass surface
Sea of gemstone blue


4/21/2017

9th place/Premier contest
Poems Written in April Poetry Contest (not for contest)

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Barry Stebbings May 28, 2017 at 2:00 PM Liked this skillfully written tale, Kim. Congratulations on your win. // Barry Kim Rodrigues May 28, 2017 at 6:30 PM Thank you, Barry!

Dale Gregory Cozart May 28, 2017 at 1:16 PM Odysseus and Circe. I can see why you won. Kim Rodrigues May 28, 2017 at 6:30 PM Thank you, Dale!

Joseph May May 28, 2017 at 6:22 AM Congrats on your win Kim Kim Rodrigues May 28, 2017 at 7:11 AM Thank you, Joseph!

Beautiful Scars May 27, 2017 at 10:24 PM ooohhh la la :) LOVED this Kim. You are so gifted in that beautiful pen of yours! Great rhythm and everything. thank you and congrats :) Kim Rodrigues May 27, 2017 at 10:57 PM Thanks so much, Luloo! <3

Emile Pinet May 18, 2017 at 10:08 AM The catch is not as good as the chase in this case, as the lonely pursuits of love leaves a trail of bitter tears and broken spirits for those destined to only chase, but never quiet capture love, and must live in a constant state of longing. Emile. Kim Rodrigues May 26, 2017 at 11:13 PM Thanks, Emile! :)

Alan L Boles May 15, 2017 at 8:31 PM Another truly beautiful and imaginative piece, excellent writing Kim Kim Rodrigues May 15, 2017 at 9:01 PM Thanks so much, Alan!

John Michaels April 22, 2017 at 7:05 AM What an amazing piece. Was lured in by the siren's song of the title, then captivated as the masterful tale unfurled. Loved the "plectrum choir" description. And then the shape you created added another dimension... you are truly gifted! Going straight on my favourites! Best wishes, John. Kim Rodrigues April 22, 2017 at 7:22 AM Thanks so much, John!

Maria Williams April 22, 2017 at 4:35 AM This is a beautiful poem Kim, both in imagery and in the shape you've used. Well done , A 7++. I see it is for a contest? Its a winner already Kim Rodrigues April 22, 2017 at 6:02 AM Thanks, Maria!

Darren White April 22, 2017 at 3:39 AM What Chris says is exactly what I was thinking. A huge sailing ship, and it's beautiful. The subject is incredibly interesting, and I will look it up. Kim Rodrigues April 22, 2017 at 6:02 AM Thank you, Darren!

Joseph May April 21, 2017 at 10:14 PM This is very nicely penned Kim...best wishes in the contest Kim Rodrigues April 21, 2017 at 10:27 PM Thank you! No contest.

Chris Green April 21, 2017 at 4:21 PM Kim, not only is the poem beautiful but when looking at it I see a sailing ship coming towards me (or moving away from me) and that is so cool. Kim Rodrigues April 21, 2017 at 4:34 PM Thank you, Chris! So happy you enjoyed!