Kim Rodrigues Poet Free verse

Thank You Mr Fox

“...The great teacher inspires.“ William Arthur Ward

“Gratitude is a powerful catalyst for happiness. It’s a spark that lights a fire of joy in your soul.”   Amy Collette

“Gratitude turns what we have into enough”    Anonymous 

THANK YOU MR. FOX

What does the Fox say -
his kind eyes, emphatically speak;
his hopped-up ears in tune.

A sheltered girl sans life experience
in a room full of snapping turtles.

Mr. Fox did not extinguish the timid light.
Instead he sprinkled ideas — fireworks explode.

The Fox says very little and so much.
His pointed ears and gentle spirit
saw hope in a teenage cocoon.

The Fox was wise...his tale goes on in mine.
Dendrites lift you up — rolling out the clouds.

10/29/2019
Favorite Teacher or Professor Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Chantelle Cooke

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Eve Roper November 1, 2019 at 11:00 PM Kim , congratulations on your winning placement. Hugs Eve Kim Rodrigues November 2, 2019 at 6:58 AM Thank you, Eve!

Heather Crismond October 31, 2019 at 4:16 PM I love the beginning of this poem "What does the fox say" a mystery my children and I have pondered over the years ;) Congratulations on your win!! Kim Rodrigues October 31, 2019 at 5:46 PM Thank you, Heather! :)

Anne-Lise Andresen October 31, 2019 at 2:14 PM - Kim, congratulations on your great winning poem - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Kim Rodrigues October 31, 2019 at 5:46 PM Thank you, Anne-Lise!

Anisha Dutta October 31, 2019 at 12:13 AM Great Tribute. 'Teen age cocoon' Unique Combination. Kim Rodrigues October 31, 2019 at 6:05 AM Thank you, Anisha!

Swetha Vangaveti October 30, 2019 at 3:31 AM Too many phrases that I loved here. Great !! It's like WOW. Kim Rodrigues October 30, 2019 at 8:05 AM Thanks so much, Swetha!

Caren Krutsinger October 29, 2019 at 4:22 PM "Mr. Fox did not extinguish the timid light. Instead he sprinkled ideas — fireworks explode." Beautifully done! Kim Rodrigues October 29, 2019 at 9:48 PM Thanks, Caren! Hugs...Kim

Anne-Lise Andresen October 29, 2019 at 2:35 PM - True ... "The Fox says very little and so much" ... well written, Kim - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Kim Rodrigues October 29, 2019 at 2:38 PM Thank you, Anne-Lise!

Sandra Adams October 29, 2019 at 2:33 PM Nice penning Kim. He sounds like a good teacher. Best wishes in the contest :) Kim Rodrigues October 29, 2019 at 2:37 PM He was my H.S. sociology teacher. Thank you, Sandra!