Kim Rodrigues Poet Free verse

The Blue Eye of the Santa Sea

Charming in his capotain, and
Christmas-red cape, alongside
His plain-costumed puritan wife.

Maritime tall masts,
Snow-capped spruce,
Blushing-white clouds.

Sailors offload merry assortment —
fancying their Claus-like chores.

Old New York spectates by the shore —

The “blue eye” of the Santa-sea,
Brings old-fashioned fillers
For pudding-plum stockings.

Hard-packed snowbank under their coal-black boots.
Twinkling behind devoted eyes —
Treasure trove of memories to offload to their progeny.

11/25/2019

Based on N.C. Wyeth painting “The Christmas Ship in Old New York”

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Sandra Adams November 27, 2019 at 10:44 PM you painted the scene beautifully and made me want to see the painting, i did look it up...perfect match with your words... good penning :) Kim Rodrigues November 28, 2019 at 6:23 AM Thank you, Sandra! Hugs...Kim

Na Na November 27, 2019 at 9:04 AM Hi Kim thanks for sharing this powerful statement. Kim Rodrigues November 27, 2019 at 11:50 AM Thank you, dear friend!

Chris Green November 27, 2019 at 8:22 AM Wow, I need to look at that painting though your beautiful and nostalgic poem brings the scene to life. I could feel the cold wind blowing in off of the harbor and see the gas lamps flickering along the docks. Really cool Kim. Kim Rodrigues November 27, 2019 at 11:50 AM Oh the sea...the sea! Thank you, Chris!