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The Dance of Ash

THE DANCE OF ASH Here! Here! The flames crackling and roiling too. They speak, ancient language, of light and calm. The long-skirted lady, she stirs the stew. Her man’s been hunting meat - the scent, a balm. Here! Here! The moon rises and bids good night. It speaks of purity - the dance of ash. The lady’s slipped out of her toil…just right. The silky smooth, her flesh well-oiled…her cache A fire, the doom and dungeon looms…his smile Like a fiddle. Its bow is plucking strings. So good from dawn to dusk - she’s versatile. With leopard spots, she scores her angel wings. Here! Here! Simmer the pot. He’s hungry ma’am. So close a bite - no need to telegram. 12/23/2022

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Date: 12/30/2022 10:28:00 PM
This sonnet reminds me of the sonnets of the old masters Kim - written eloquently!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/31/2022 11:16:00 AM
Oh..thanks so much! I appreciate you, Caren!
Date: 12/29/2022 2:41:00 AM
I missed you. Hope all at home is well.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/29/2022 9:46:00 AM
:)
Date: 12/28/2022 3:17:00 AM
Interesting work you have penned. I enjoyed reading it today. Thanks for sharing and for dropping by my page. I wonder what kind of meat you brought home. Sara
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/29/2022 9:46:00 AM
Thank you, Sara!
Date: 12/27/2022 6:55:00 AM
Thanks for sharing this. By God's grace, I greet you with the peace and joy of Christmas and prosperous New Year along this present: "the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 6:23 of the King James Bible). God bless you.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/27/2022 1:31:00 PM
God bless you too and yours, Beata! Leaning on the everlasting arms of Christ!
Date: 12/24/2022 10:42:00 AM
So delightfully sensual, filling amply all natural appetites. Marvelous poetry!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/25/2022 9:44:00 AM
Thank you, Joe! Merry Christmas!
Date: 12/23/2022 5:39:00 PM
This is a beautifully written poem, KIM. Your amazing imagery, combined with the already exquisite writing, was nothing short of spectacular. Best wishes to you and yours
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/23/2022 8:13:00 PM
You are so kind, Lasaad! Thank you!
Date: 12/23/2022 12:26:00 PM
lol my telegram to you dear lady to tell you have a Merry Christmas full of love and joy :)
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/23/2022 2:19:00 PM
Merry Christmas, dearest Rose!

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