Kim Rodrigues Poet Sijo

Sentient

New day with green-yellow possibilities
rousing the trees.

camouflaging my nose, mouth and cheeks
but at least my eyes see.

I long to imbibe on the woodsy scent —
lids closed and mask free.

7/26/2020
Modern Sijo
45 syllables

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Terri Stiles July 29, 2020 at 10:25 AM I too, long for the days to walk through the park and breathe in the magestic scents of nature. (Even the Eewy ones!). Fantasic poem that captured everyone's wish. Kim Rodrigues July 30, 2020 at 3:42 AM I like that...even the eewy ones.Thank you, Terri!

Caren Krutsinger July 28, 2020 at 5:07 AM I am completely mask-free because I go NO WHERE. This is my advice to you also, my friend. Nice sijo. I had forgotten this form. Kim Rodrigues July 28, 2020 at 6:27 PM Right...my husband still says I have to work. I keep soldiering on. Hugs!

Demetrios Trifiatis July 27, 2020 at 2:36 AM Today's world in a nutshell dearest, Kim! Very well done! Hugs xxx Kim Rodrigues July 27, 2020 at 4:22 AM Thank you, my friend! Your comment lifts me. God bless!

Harry Horsman July 26, 2020 at 6:48 PM A poem for today Kim, love it, and please stay safe, Kim Rodrigues July 26, 2020 at 7:32 PM Thank you! You too!

Anne-Lise Andresen July 26, 2020 at 7:12 AM - We all long for a mask-free day, Kim :) - Lovely written :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Kim Rodrigues July 26, 2020 at 9:51 AM We do! It’s also uncomfortable around the unmasked. So sad we have to be this way. Hugs!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart July 26, 2020 at 6:12 AM A timely piece. Lovely done, xomo Kim Rodrigues July 26, 2020 at 9:50 AM Thank you, my friend!