Kim Rodrigues Poet Free verse

Unwilling

unwilling to toss
purple petals

though naturally
they drop

i don’t want to say goodbye
they’ve held me captivated 
for a fortnight

from buds with sanguine leaves
proud with praise
to blossoming royal roses

though watered
autumn comes
like it does
for all terrestrials

winter tucks it into freeze frame
in the inner recesses of the mind
meaningful, yet
it dwarfs alongside the next periphery

i glance outside
to see the golden apogee
of late October

branches and boughs
still holding water

meaningful, yet…

10/25/2022

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Sam Kauffman October 28, 2022 at 11:58 AM Pensive autumn truth Kim. In the beauty of autumn, there is a melancholy song sung in the word "yet..." Congratulations on your win! Kim Rodrigues October 28, 2022 at 1:26 PM Thank you, Sam!

Bill Baker October 26, 2022 at 4:22 PM There's so much truth revealed through nature. Excellent poetry and imagery, Kim. I enjoy reading your poetry today. Write On! my friend. Bill Kim Rodrigues October 26, 2022 at 6:15 PM Thanks, Bill! I appreciate the read!

Howard Kerr October 26, 2022 at 3:33 PM Hello Kim, A feast of thought-provoking imagery and personal reflection. Excellent. Congratulations on your selection. Thanks of course for your kind soupmail Howard Kim Rodrigues October 26, 2022 at 6:16 PM Thank you, Howard!

Heidi Sands October 26, 2022 at 2:03 PM I love this poem. Beautiful and meaningful. A Fave :) Kim Rodrigues October 26, 2022 at 3:07 PM Thanks, Heidi!

Sara Kendrick October 26, 2022 at 8:43 AM I like this one taking me through the seasons with the changes in the plants, shrubs and trees that surround us. Autumn has been rough this year with not enough rain but last night's rain was wonderful. Thanks for sharing and for dropping by my page with congratulations. I want to say congratulations on this winner. Way to go. Sara Kim Rodrigues October 26, 2022 at 3:07 PM We had rain yesterday too! I was like what is that I hear…lol.

Anne-Lise Andresen October 26, 2022 at 7:58 AM - Autumn is short .. and we know what comes next ... lovely poem, Kim ... congratulations on your 7th place in the contest :) - hugs Kim Rodrigues October 26, 2022 at 8:34 AM Thank you, Anne-Lise!

Victor Buhagiar October 26, 2022 at 1:44 AM Royal flowers suggest purple. Although they mocked Him, they put a purple cloak on him. Wonderful poem. Hugs and blessings. Kim Rodrigues October 26, 2022 at 5:08 AM Thank you :) Hugs and blessings ~ Kim

Linda Alice Fowler October 25, 2022 at 7:10 PM Didn't your daughter give you purple roses on your birthday? Seems I recall that. You poem brings the fragile closing of Autumn and Winter's freezing touch too close. We are still in Autumn mode here but I feel the change in the air. Nice writing Kim. Kim Rodrigues October 26, 2022 at 5:07 AM Yes, she did…inspiration for this poem. Thank you, Linda! :)

Evelyn Judy Buehler October 25, 2022 at 4:42 PM I love the way the last lingering, clinging traces of beautiful autumn are depicted in this vibrant poem. Wonderful writing, my friend. :) Kim Rodrigues October 25, 2022 at 5:54 PM Thank you, Evelyn! I appreciate you!

Eve Roper October 25, 2022 at 3:44 PM This is a great poem, Kim. That was so wonderful your children sung Jesus Loves Me. That tells me how much a believer you are and also raising your children with God. Kim Rodrigues October 25, 2022 at 5:54 PM Thank you, Eve! :) Be blessed!