Kimo Poems

When I read the wiki's definition
of juggernaut* as a fierce
and ruthless force, I shrug.

When I see the face of Jagannatha,
full of eyes, smiling at me,
I cannot but smile back.

When I think about his younger sister,
lovely Subhadra, I sigh
like a snake...Read More

chaos elements of normality
insects buzzing in lamp dome
reveals alluring mouths

he breathes out a photographic desire
the contact lenses pops out
caught in pink mesh stockings

black curls colored bluish by the sunlight
like the children's drawn doodles
no shiny surfaces

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sudden tears erode the beach in his eyes.
swift vortex,  of addiction
                     and shame,      ...Read More

Standing tenaciously despite strong quakes
fortress of hope projects bliss  
succouring the needy. 

Buttressed steadfastly by God’s grace and truth*
anchoring the wavering
faith ascends midst good works…

...Yet when lurking haughtiness grips the heart
hypocrisy dominates 
unveiling facade’s cracks.

*John 1:17 …Grace and truth...Read More

Bright ,cheerful,jovial is his visage
You sense a fragile sadness
Belied by his soft smile

In  quieter mood his face relaxes
Worry lines fragment his calm
Tears threaten like raindrops

The pent up  dam now  bursts,his bulwark gone
Broken,beaten and bereft
A sad shell of...Read More

Her husband passed away so suddenly
she pastes a smile on her face ...
heartache is kept inside

Three young children miss their daddy so much,
she tries to make fun filled days ... 
life just has to go on

When she is all alone...Read More

I first saw her face framed by Spanish moss
Beneath the oaks of Georgia -
Beauty beyond compare

Her golden hair crowned the deepest blue eyes
That stared beyond my presence -
Her lips frozen and cold 

Fascinated I continued to stare
Her eyes at last...Read More

What if you went to the ends of the earth,
And did not like what you found?
Would it be worth your time?

Mystique may be a mistake,
That fellow you followed may be a fake,
Blinding you with his charm.

Why bother chasing him -
Plenty...Read More

disconsolate flow of cascading woe
resonates in my aura-
for I am despondent 

implicated in melancholic fears;
visceral scars, my zenith-
apathetic spirit

mediocre ways of my days somber,
feeding the grimace pain wears-
undercurrent echoes

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(howmanysyllables.com)

Date - November 6, 2019
Chosen theme - Undercurrent of Melancholy
Sponsor - Edward...Read More

His eyes still make me think of the sunrise
That color blue like sapphire
Hypnotizing my mind

He reminds me of kisses long and soft
tender caring in a heart
filling up my spirit

He makes me want to touch him once again
intimacy whispering
sensations thrive inside




November...Read More

It is village Market Day,
Lots of wares on display,
Folks milling about with money to pay.

Fresh vegetables and fruit,
Anything that may suit,
And somewhere someone is playing a flute.

Jam and preserve stalls as well,
Whose presence one can tell
By the delicious emanating smell.

All...Read More

Darkness falls; precious moments fade to black
as sleep shuts my weary eyes.
The end of the day nigh.

My wants, needs and expectations all rest
snuggly beneath my pillow...
where they'll peacefully sleep.

So goodnight, moon, and all the stars that shine.
So long to all...Read More

Heralding the beginning of the day,
a turtle dove coos softly
from a tree branch nearby



Date written: 10/25/2019...Read More

           I'm drinking it, slurping up every drop
                 Lemonade squeezed out of life
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As the year approaches spring,
All nature's joys will be on offering,
Wild flowers blossoming,
And soon the season will bring
The usual big fling
On the day of Cup racing.
This year I plan to back a new young thing
That is grey in colouring:
I fancy...Read More

Where branches once stretched out their leafy arms,
stark truncated silhouettes
now scar the twilight sky

13.10.19
F F I series 27 kimo - Brian Strand's Blog...Read More

focused praying mantis still as a stick

clueless prey three times its size

best friend of gardeners






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October 13, 2019
F F I series 27 kimo
Brian Strand, sponsor...Read More

Seven pigeons sitting cold in the snow,
upon a street sign trembling;
and the snow is falling.

As if on cue they fly on snowy wings,
circling the city buildings;
till a safe ledge is found.

Beautiful they smooth their heavy feathers,
sitting quiet in the cold;
as...Read More

Flamingo 


Twiggy-legged pink flamingo walks in stride
Spreads wings and flies above ground
Eats shrimp, retains its hue



Marckincia Jean
10/01/19
Kimo 
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            the swan gracefully moves across water
                     its feathers...Read More

Whiteness, whereby, glory shines, shadows cringe,
Fluttery descent sparkles,
The proclaimer of peace.


2019 September 28
howmanysyllables
10, 7, 6


 
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When my lady smiles at me
My heart becomes a thing of ecstasy
For all around to see.

My lovely lady is all grace and charm
As she strolls out on my arm.
I keep her safe from harm.

My lady's eyes are blue,
Sparkling sapphires to...Read More

Rocked fence rounds tinged of moss,
Laurels languish on limbered lengths aloft,
Faithful oak blessed rays anoint.


2019 September 24
howmanysyllables
6, 10, 7


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Alert stars text the heavens far and wide,
Spectacle eons to view,
Nova turned nebula


2019 September 24
howmanysyllables
10, 7, 6


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The ants nodded knowingly to each other
   A honey-pot overturned
      ~ Anteater licked his lips...Read More