Kim Rodrigues Poet Free verse

Snow In the Bible Belt

Serendipitous trippy flakes, when it snows in Georgia;
forecast bleak, cancelled week - not a dent in Minnesota,
but here in the bible belt angels shake their fists
full of gentle flurries. They surround the stately trees
and remind the pines of Christmas past - 
January’s our month to shine. Blizzard? White out?
Banks of snow? of course not! This is the South - we lack plows.
We might hazard a walk down the street, the lovely white coat
of fresh paint under feet, but for yours truly, I need deer’s feet
to climb down and up my hill - balding boots will not do.
Flurries a little fuller, twirling, dancing, romancing. Precious
these times - even a robin’s adorned in an imitation
white mink coat, lilting hallelujahs on this holy morning.

1/16/2022

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Laura Leiser January 17, 2022 at 8:00 PM I loved the creative journey of a rare snow day viewed through your eyes, Kim! You have such a unique way with your words..love this! :) Kim Rodrigues January 17, 2022 at 8:05 PM Thank you so much, Laura!

Alexis Y. January 17, 2022 at 8:33 AM Wow! Kim, You have penned such a well-written descriptive write. Well done -Alexis Kim Rodrigues January 17, 2022 at 8:05 PM Thank you, Alexis!

Gershon Wolf January 16, 2022 at 7:46 PM Here's to deer's feet midst the flurries.... These days it seems that no place is immune from rain, snow, drought, wildfires, tsunamis -- you name it. :) gw Kim Rodrigues January 17, 2022 at 6:03 AM Right? There’s a lot going on out there!

Debra L Brown January 16, 2022 at 3:30 PM Hi Kim, I loved your poem. A lot of cute phases had me smiling. This was my favorite ( Serendipitous trippy flake). It's starting to snow here in West Virginia. Enjoy your night. Blessings Debra Kim Rodrigues January 16, 2022 at 7:33 PM West Virginia is so beautiful and so it must be with snow! Have a wonderful and cozy night! Blessings!

Victor Buhagiar January 16, 2022 at 11:49 AM So much imagery with a glimpse of the south. If I had to live in US it would be very much down. It's not so cold here. Hugs Kim Rodrigues January 16, 2022 at 12:17 PM We at least have some seasons and not too much snow. Kim Rodrigues January 16, 2022 at 12:11 PM We at least have some seasons and not too much snow.

L Milton Hankins January 16, 2022 at 9:32 AM Nice writing, Kim! I loved the way you structured your poem, an excellent example of Free Verse. Stay safe! Kim Rodrigues January 16, 2022 at 12:10 PM Thank you, Milton! :)

Vijay Pandit January 16, 2022 at 8:34 AM WOW! You shine my friend in exquisite descriptions:...remind the pines of Christmas past---This is the South - we lack plows---I need deer’s feet to climb down and up my hill. Words that paint images! Kim Rodrigues January 16, 2022 at 9:24 AM That means a lot coming from the master of imagery. Thank you, dear friend!

Tom Cunningham January 16, 2022 at 8:20 AM Bet it looks like a winter wonderland Kim, best viewed from indoors. Tom Kim Rodrigues January 16, 2022 at 9:25 AM I don’t find the need to venture out! Experienced in Minnesota with more snow than this. However if we have a great snowfall might take a walk because it would be beautiful. I have hiking boots with good treads. Thanks, my friend!