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Under the Bulbous Light

fingering white pages, one by one, painted with ebonic ink. borrowed, i’m blushing like a bride. the rush of pages, windmill churning… so careful, this klutz, sipping tea. lady grey, graceful, citrusy. book rests under the bulbous light. minutes, so close, without a spy. singular tea bag holder, rose chintz, chipped away at my piggy bank. tea-stained spoiler tainted twenty pages or so. librarian eying the drip.

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Date: 6/17/2023 11:47:00 PM
Sorry for the 'mishap'! It all depends on how the librarian is goiung to react to it. Interesting poem Kim. Enjoyed it !
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/18/2023 6:17:00 AM
I couldn’t believe it! I am always so careful…lol!! I look over and the wet tea bag was against the book edge (over on the other side of my side table. Things happen!
Date: 6/16/2023 8:29:00 AM
Kim, The remarkable beauty of your poem is evident through the vivid imagery it portrays, which suggests a significant correlation between your personality and your artistic expression.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/16/2023 1:27:00 PM
Thank you for a lovely comment, my friend!
Date: 6/16/2023 4:40:00 AM
Such strong images you have created here Kim! A little slice of life ( with a cupper of tea!) I really enjoy the format as well! Happy Friday xxoo
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/16/2023 7:47:00 AM
Thank you, Mike! Happy Friday!
Date: 6/16/2023 2:40:00 AM
Suburb format and contents. Do you have rose chintz at home? Hugs.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/16/2023 7:47:00 AM
My tea bag holder wasn’t as fancy…took liberties ;)
Date: 6/15/2023 7:36:00 PM
Due-wok-a-due-wok-a-due ~ Librarian Blues
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/16/2023 7:48:00 AM
Love the library! Happy Friday!
Date: 6/15/2023 1:29:00 PM
A deep poem that seems to say a lot about your personality. Loved it!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/15/2023 1:55:00 PM
Thank you, Paige :)
Date: 6/15/2023 10:45:00 AM
Interesting in thought and form, Kim. That librarian may have been more amiable if you'd offer her a cup. lol
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/15/2023 1:55:00 PM
Perhaps…actually it is not due yet.

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