Kim Rodrigues Poet Ghazal

Spring Slips

Spring slips those neo-leaves on protuberance-limbs.
Youth is adorned with buds and flowering whims.

Poppies drench an infant’s eyes and awaken sleep.
Spiked trellis dreams sow garden-beard whims.

Blackbirds scatter like dandelion seeds in the wind.
How cleverly they remember your namesake whims.

First walking stick, unbridled from bark, boggled the mind.
Pet rocks, pop rocks and chia pets - purchased on whim.

The scent of lilac, honeysuckle and a thunderstorm,
Fresh dirt, the taste of mud pie, every childhood whim.

Butterflies flocking, shepherded by an animated sun.
Symmetry of wings, color wash flutters whimsically.

Now the visionary dives into a wide berth of gospel hymns.
Her desire’s to raise up the Springtime, praising at whim.

2/13/2022

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Franci Hoffman March 13, 2022 at 5:06 PM Oh, how lovely, Kim! Such beautiful imagery and perfectly woven.

Caren Krutsinger February 17, 2022 at 1:42 PM Your imagery is gorgeous Kim Rodrigues February 17, 2022 at 2:08 PM Thank you, sweet friend!

Karen Croft February 16, 2022 at 12:31 PM what an amazing ghazal. The memories are nice especially tasting mud pies! Kim Rodrigues February 16, 2022 at 1:20 PM Thank you and for your soupmail too!

Valsa George February 15, 2022 at 10:12 PM This is an amazingly beautiful write that brings in a lot of sweet memories and invoking wonderful images. "Blackbirds scatter like dandelion seeds in the wind. How cleverly they remember your namesake whims." Love these lines ! Kudos to your poetic craftsmanship ! Kim Rodrigues February 16, 2022 at 1:22 PM Thank you so much, Valsa xx

Sara Kendrick February 15, 2022 at 7:44 AM I really like this musical Ghazal. I hope spring does rock with so much color soon. I think it will be the greatest pleasure. Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara Kim Rodrigues February 15, 2022 at 10:46 AM We are inching closer to Spring! Be blessed!

Vijay Pandit February 14, 2022 at 5:38 AM What a lovely, inspiring ode to Spring with these opening lines: Spring slips those neo-leaves on protuberance-limbs. Youth is adorned with buds and flowering whims. Much enjoyed, Kim. Kim Rodrigues February 14, 2022 at 11:55 AM Thank you, Vijay! I appreciate you!

Victor Buhagiar February 14, 2022 at 1:37 AM Not easy to write am ghazal. I prefer free verse really. Hugs. Kim Rodrigues February 14, 2022 at 4:29 AM Hugs ~

Debra L Brown February 13, 2022 at 6:10 PM Hi Kim, I love your poem. It warms the soul to read about the start of spring. Love the words  "Blackbirds scatter like dandelion seeds" Well written. Blessings ~ Debra Kim Rodrigues February 14, 2022 at 4:28 AM Thank you, Debra! :)

Alexis Y. February 13, 2022 at 4:17 PM WoW! Kim, This is a beautiful and well written description of my favorite season of the year. Well done. Have a good day-Alexis Kim Rodrigues February 14, 2022 at 4:28 AM Thank you so much, Alexis! :)

Joseph P. DiMino February 13, 2022 at 2:24 PM Beautiful! How do you do it, so perfect?! A drenching feast of imagery -- popping with color and scent. Now this is pure poetry! You get Fav. from me. Kim Rodrigues February 13, 2022 at 3:52 PM Thanks so much, Joe! xx