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I Could Have Been

I COULD HAVE BEEN… in Israel my heart with Israel with Americans who have lost loved ones…been kidnapped I COULD HAVE BEEN THERE we had a plan am I glad of my escape my family doesn’t have to worry but my heart is there is there under the earth in craven caverns in the despair of an army of civilians forced to suffer a holo-cost! can you hear the babies crying old women’s bones, groaning women scared to pieces for their little ones brave soldiers those civilians As they shudder is God setting up the cell for those who will end up in hell forever- those who would take the celebrants that danced, laughed, praised just a few moments before. They will again… but for now we weep, keep vigil and vigilant.

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Yann Rolland

Date: 10/10/2023 10:20:00 AM

this is a nihgtmare indeed, i think to the victims cowardly assassinated, quels sauvages ( in french), God bless you

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/10/2023 11:06:00 AM

Cowards take the women, children, invalids and aged…God save them!

Joe Dimino

Date: 10/10/2023 9:37:00 AM

Hi Kim, heartbreaking what is going on. No chance of peace until the leadership of Iran is destroyed. But if Israel hits Iran, that will prompt intervention from Russia and China...and I am almost certain that Obama will not support such action. I fear they will be on their own. Said state of affairs. Israel is in my prayers.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/10/2023 11:05:00 AM

Let’s see what God is up to…

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 10/10/2023 1:37:00 AM

The Hamas will never learn the meaning of peace and compassion. Good thing you escaped. Blessings.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/10/2023 9:20:00 AM

My dad-in-law was worried because he didn’t know when we were going. That’s the thing…peace, love, compassion. May God and his angel armies surround those who have been kidnapped.

Jerry Brotherton

Date: 10/9/2023 8:51:00 PM

Two very close friends of mine just got back from Israel. We are devastated by the news of what is happening. In America we complain about the price of gas and beer. We would never survive in the real world.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/10/2023 9:21:00 AM

Think twice before we complain. Thank God for our blessings. Pray. So glad your friends are back safe.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 10/9/2023 7:54:00 PM

I thank you for this, Kim... I myself am blessed to have a son there, on military reserve duty now. So far, he's seen no action and his face reads like, 'What war?!' Oh, to be 26 again, eh?! Thank you, again. Blessings, gw

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/10/2023 9:23:00 AM

I have been thinking of you, my friend. The innocent goes into the fire not knowing. Likewise, my daughter is a very busy accountant and she didn’t know either. I told her to look it up…it is a big deal! Hugs, dear one.

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 10/9/2023 2:10:00 PM

a timely and powerful, poem Kim. It spoke to my soul as I try to process the human reality and suffering as a result of senseless attacks. I'm mortified beyond words. The situation is hard to grasp, for human lives are caught up in power, greed, and politics. I find that tragic. Well said words. Sara

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/10/2023 9:24:00 AM

Sometimes we have mere words…it is almost too holy to touch paper or tablet. But if the poets don’t write, who will. Hugs

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 10/9/2023 12:58:00 PM

WOW!!! What a powerful write. God Help!!! Have a great/blessed day writing away.................

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/10/2023 9:24:00 AM

Thanks so much…we pray…

Ilene Bauer

Date: 10/9/2023 11:55:00 AM

A powerful and poignant poem, Kim! It’s hard to watch what’s going on there now without feeling sad, angry and helpless…

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/10/2023 9:25:00 AM

Thank you. Truly…