Kim Rodrigues Poet Free verse

Ye Old Jalopy

Ye old jalopy of the junkyard
spiffed up
   with spinning tires
hydroplaning of the weather vane
    no ejection seat
    no buckle to fumble
open air
     hit from behind
the child held with grandma’s wrought iron arms
   grandpa’s at the pearly gates
chooses lemon-lime

7/8/2018

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Charles Messina July 28, 2019 at 6:54 AM Excellent Kim. Lovely take on the contest. Congratulations on your win :) Kim Rodrigues July 28, 2019 at 7:23 AM Thank you, Charles!

Craig Cornish July 28, 2019 at 6:53 AM So much to ponder in so few but artistic words Kim Rodrigues July 28, 2019 at 7:22 AM Thank you so much, Craig, for the placement and the kind words.

Connie Marcum Wong July 28, 2019 at 12:06 AM I love your unique take on the contest Kim. This is remarkable! Congratulations on your win! xxoo Kim Rodrigues July 28, 2019 at 7:22 AM Thank you, Connie!

Line Gauthier July 27, 2019 at 9:44 PM Vivid imagery, Kim. Congrats on your win. Kim Rodrigues July 27, 2019 at 10:00 PM Thank you, Line!

Janice Canerdy July 27, 2019 at 3:34 PM Kim, CONGRATULATIONS on your well-deserved win! Janice Kim Rodrigues July 27, 2019 at 5:54 PM Thank you, Janice!

Panagiota Romios July 9, 2019 at 3:53 PM Good one, Kim...I just liked hearing the word, jalopy. Have not heard that in years. I wonder the hundreds of kids that die worldwide with texting parents? And ..in the Attest CRV's, too. Kim Rodrigues July 9, 2019 at 8:26 PM Thank you, my friend!