Kim Rodrigues Poet Sonnet

Spring Is Not All

The trees unfurl their buds and blossoms cheer.
Howdy-do Spring…achoo…grab a tissue.
Grass grows Godiva-strong. It’s as I fear -
For all your beauty brag, I’ve an issue.

Here goes: my t-shirt clings with salty-sweat.
The sun is harsh…it’s heart beats me to death.
There is no pool in sight…I’m not cool-wet.
I’m sick of lemonade, its stinking breath.

Forget the drilling of Carpenter bees
and clouds of gnats as I relax outside.
The dive-bombers, abuzz - I’m ill at ease.
The insect fog does follow close, my stride.

Season attacks - Spring’s not all its beauty.
Jack Frost…better off when he’s on duty.

1/31/2023
Spring Is Not All
Sponsor: Michelle Faulkner

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Paula Goldsmith March 3, 2023 at 6:04 AM Back with Congratulations on your wonderful win. I enjoyed your write.  Have a great/blessed day......................

Christuraj Alex March 3, 2023 at 3:02 AM "Season attacks - Spring’s not all its beauty. Jack Frost…better off when he’s on duty" very beautifully ended. Congratulations!

Anne-Lise Andresen February 4, 2023 at 7:49 AM - Many who do not feel well in the spring ... but, for me the most beautiful time of the year - Jack Frost I am not fond of - A wonderful poem, Kim :) - hugs Kim Rodrigues February 4, 2023 at 7:50 AM I like a little bit of both :) hugs ~ Kim

Paula Goldsmith February 3, 2023 at 11:13 AM A creative/cute write with a great ending. I think Jack Frost will be here a littler longer. Have a great/blessed  day............... Kim Rodrigues February 3, 2023 at 12:20 PM He is lingering about…lol! Cold here today in Georgia…enjoying some oolong tea :) Thank you, dear Paula!

Gershon Wolf February 2, 2023 at 10:30 PM Well, let's see: You've ruined Spring for you --- but not for me! lol. ~ Ah Choooooo Kim Rodrigues February 3, 2023 at 12:19 PM LOL…ah no, I do look forward to each season. If things were perfect we’d be in heaven. God bless you, dear one!

Juliet Ligon February 1, 2023 at 8:54 PM Enjoyed your playful not-so-perfect spring scene. Lots of great descriptions and the onomatopoeia flows so naturally. Kim Rodrigues February 3, 2023 at 12:18 PM Thank you so much, my friend!

Sotto Poet February 1, 2023 at 1:46 PM A beautiful poem that explores each of the unappealing aspects of springtime. Excellent fun had by all! There is no doubt in my mind that this will earn a spot on the winner's list. Best wishes to you Dear Kim. Kim Rodrigues February 3, 2023 at 12:18 PM You, Lasaad, are always so uplifting. I cherish your PS friendship! :)

Victor Buhagiar February 1, 2023 at 1:55 AM Allergies and beauty of spring. All seasons have their plus and minus. Great arguments. dear Kim. Best for a win. Kim Rodrigues February 3, 2023 at 12:17 PM Truly, they do but we should be grateful. Thank you, my dear friend!

Valsa George January 31, 2023 at 10:31 PM A lovely poem exposing all the negative sides of Spring ! Much enjoyed ! I am sure this will see a place in the winner's list. All the best Dear Kim. Kim Rodrigues February 3, 2023 at 12:16 PM Hope so :) Thank you, dear Valsa!

Janice Canerdy January 31, 2023 at 4:07 PM Kim, this is so well-written and realistic~~describing that unlovely side of spring. Janice Kim Rodrigues January 31, 2023 at 6:33 PM Thank you, Janice! :)

Bj Legros Kelley January 31, 2023 at 2:05 PM Hahaha, you went and bursted my balloon! Why do we have to endure that in beautiful spring and...oh goodness, I don't exactly look forward to sweating in the heat!! Ok, you have me in a paradox ;) Kim Rodrigues January 31, 2023 at 6:33 PM LOL…these seasons sure do create a paradox! Thank you, BJ!

Joseph P. DiMino January 31, 2023 at 1:20 PM Hilarious! Brilliant. Yep, like I like to watch snow from the bar window at a lodge. Great read! Needed the smile, thank you. Kim Rodrigues January 31, 2023 at 1:30 PM LOL?! Right…to venture out… Thanks, Joe!

David Bose January 31, 2023 at 12:20 PM Your first line seems another lovely homage to spring then your wonderful twist with "achoo" and funny tissue ... issue. Too fun, all the way through. Very nice (though I can do without Jack Frost on duty!) Dave Kim Rodrigues January 31, 2023 at 1:36 PM Well, it is for a contest… I like the first snow..so pretty, but that is good enough. Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed! Kim Rodrigues January 31, 2023 at 1:31 PM Well, it is for a contest… I like the first snow..so pretty, but that is good enough. Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed!