Rhoda Tripp Poet Free verse

Yellow Canvas Shoes

Dangerous balancing act on center yellow,
somewhere betwixt someone’s write and who’s left.
Tempting banana’s savory splits and discarding bitter lemons.
Tiptoeing comfortable dandelions and fragile yellow pansies,
unwilling to crush feelings of yellow inadequacy.
Purity of white soles bear the weight of dark amber.
Sunrays dance on white lace,
attracting yellow’s wayward monarch butterflies.
Some may say within yellow lurks cowardice and caution.
I say yield, for there’s mystery in yellow canvas
and it’s mellow is distilling a vagabond’s whiskey sunlight.

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Craig Cornish May 6, 2018 at 4:03 PM Here is delish ambiguity that is intoxicating (what you sayin' girl!) You are twix & tween decisions - thoughts bouncing here and there - you doubt yourself (self effacing) yet not to the point of submission. Love the jux of "write" & left (clever). Does the crushing of soles mean anger...(Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it - Twain) Is the white purity, perfection without emotion - yet you doubt your own and hint at wishing to escape? Great poetry!

Kim Rodrigues March 12, 2018 at 8:46 PM Love it all, especially the last line and yes we do need that book PS for Dummies :) Rhoda Tripp March 12, 2018 at 8:58 PM Lol...Kim...start writing that book...I nominate YOU. Hugs, Girl...

Richard Lamoureux March 12, 2018 at 8:28 AM Some great word play in this delightful piece. Yellow always makes me smile. Rhoda Tripp March 12, 2018 at 7:35 PM Thank you, Rick. My mind works in mysterious ways and this ditty is certainly up for a reader's interpretation. I was in a funky mood when I wrote it. I also agree...yellow is frickin awesome! I cannot have a bad day when I wear yellow.

CayCay Godwin March 5, 2018 at 1:03 PM (took me forever to figure out how to successfully add pics and it would take an equal amount of forever to remember how I finally did. while I could help you come up with questions for the book, I regret I lack answers. You and I are becoming very wise apparently, according to some quote I once read, "to know that you know that you do not know is the beginning of true wisdom." Does that help?)

CayCay Godwin March 5, 2018 at 1:01 PM What inspired this wonderful write, I'm a wondering! It is both flippant and poignant; a fine piece of poetry with outstanding imagery and delivery. You have yet to show all you can do, I just know because your creativity is individual uniqueness that so impresses me, I find I want more and more of what I know is in you. This poem is as unique as your imagination and very impressive. (Personally, I love yellow - my kitchen is red, yellow and black). Box says I can't share more. CayCay Rhoda Tripp March 11, 2018 at 6:20 PM CayCay...I've been missing you and your humorous and kindhearted comments so I've reemerged from my lonerness (new word) to be seen once again..lol. Thank you for your kindness, My Dear.

Paul Callus March 2, 2018 at 3:36 PM Very creative. You are walking the line, Rhoda...as Johnny Cash would say:) Re photos: Upload on Cloud, FB, Instagram, or Twitter, copy and upload here. Regards // paul Rhoda Tripp March 3, 2018 at 6:48 PM For some reason, Paul, you always understand the intricacies of my unique mind. Congrats, lol. Thank you for the tip. I was hoping I didn't have to upload that way. Wish we could just upload photos from our devises.

Silent One February 25, 2018 at 4:31 PM Some interesting choice of words here, you worte this very well... Great showcase of lanuage.. Rhoda Tripp February 25, 2018 at 4:57 PM Thank you SO. I appreciate your support and kind comments

Vijay Pandit February 25, 2018 at 4:21 PM This is quite intriguing..mystery in yellow canvas for sure! Rhoda Tripp February 25, 2018 at 4:56 PM Thank you, Vijay. I'm a mystery, indeed. lol

Rev. Gerald Dillenbeck February 25, 2018 at 1:03 PM I believe I like your yellow a lot more than you like my Game Systems Theory. There are winners and there are losers, and most of us compete and cooperate somewhere in-between, until we can't anymore. Going to that place where yellow and red and blue revolve around each other, more educationally cooperative. Rhoda Tripp February 25, 2018 at 4:54 PM I liked your Games System Theory, Gerald. I'm sorry if it came across differently. Maybe my interpretation was off. Thank you for stopping in.

James Swartz February 25, 2018 at 8:57 AM This is awesome Rhoda! There seems to be more than just praise for yellow. Was someone mocking your favorite shoes? And. Still waiting on your novel. Any new pages? Rhoda Tripp February 25, 2018 at 10:42 AM Haven't done much writing as of the past week. I'm in research mode. Thank you for stopping in and for your support and encouragement. I need you to keep prodding me on this novel thing. I do lean towards procrastination lol. I'll send you what I have if you wish.

John Gondolf February 25, 2018 at 7:07 AM A much deeper and darker meaning than meets this poet’s eyes, thank you for sharing your thoughts. John Rhoda Tripp February 25, 2018 at 9:59 AM Too deep, I'm afraid. Some things aught not be shared. Thanks for stopping in. Appreciate the visit.

Eve Roper February 24, 2018 at 11:34 PM lovely write.. you made me smile... :) Rhoda Tripp February 25, 2018 at 9:58 AM Thank you, Dear Eve...'rhoda'

Robertina B. February 24, 2018 at 11:32 PM Awesome Imagery Rhoda!! Rhoda Tripp February 25, 2018 at 9:57 AM Thank you, Robertina...'rhoda'

Supraja Kannan February 24, 2018 at 10:48 PM Lovely descriptions... Wonderfully written and Beautiful color.. I enjoyed it... Rhoda Tripp February 25, 2018 at 9:57 AM Thank you, Supraja....'rhoda'

Tom Cunningham February 24, 2018 at 9:26 PM Haha Rhoda, I'm sure that book would fy off the shelves if ever written. Very interesting verse, I think its a beautiful colour. Tom Rhoda Tripp February 24, 2018 at 9:40 PM I love yellow...Thanks, Tom, for your time and supportive comments....'rhoda'

Line Gauthier February 24, 2018 at 8:29 PM Beautiful imagery and a charming read. Well done, Rhoda. Rhoda Tripp February 24, 2018 at 8:45 PM Thank you so much, Line. Much appreciated.