A Witchs Vavavavoom

As if the house had landed on a witch’s vavavavoom,
the door’s ajar, and my boy had alerted me…

surely tornadoes increase the velocity of speed
of a mom, to zero in on, a three year old.

Forget the broom. Hear the prophet speak
of pleasant things. The boundary has fallen

in pleasant places. If ignored the blessing
clears at the speed of light, taken

from the bright eyes of infinity. Listen to the kid,
not the seven dwarfs, nor the munchkins…

“Mom, come here.” The witch’s broom, stored away.
Clearly, at this point, you think me a witch! C’mon!

Teachable moment…parents lean in. When the dumb speak…
clearly, I mean, when your son is willing to share ANYTHING,

just like E. F. Hutton…stop the presses, lean in and listen,
especially if you want him to trust you with future things,

or trust you at all… so I’m on a run…still my heart…
What will this boy impart? Are we invested in Oz?

A side note, just because…we brought him to see
a 3-D short…the witch cackled…he screamed!

Back on Oahu, Aloha…the door is cracked, minah birds
minding theirs or someone else’s business, as they

are gossipers, given to mimicry. The world has opened,
the sun is shining, as the boy points at a plenary rainbow.

Oh my heart…oh my boy… I know they must grow,
but they forget their moms when they marry,

but moms don’t forget or they shouldn’t - the promise,
the flood of memories… I’m over the rainbow!!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2023



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Date: 6/19/2023 4:00:00 PM
Good ideal just hard to comprehend it turns out to span a life time.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/19/2023 5:33:00 PM
Thank you, John!
Date: 6/19/2023 12:46:00 PM
Real craftsmanship and poetry rolled in together my friend. Emotional depths and ones heart awakened too. Great poetry. A DEFINITE FAV.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/19/2023 12:56:00 PM
Thank you so much, my friend!
Date: 6/19/2023 6:42:00 AM
Hi Kim, I love this "son shows mom" poem. It definitely sounds like a teachable moment as we all learn so much from our little ones. Very creative piece. Enjoyed.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/19/2023 7:33:00 AM
Thank you, Nancy!
Date: 6/18/2023 11:07:00 PM
Your imagination has run away with you. Wonder where you found the word va-va-voom. Exquisite poem. Hugs
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/19/2023 7:33:00 AM
Thanks so much! :)
Date: 6/18/2023 5:59:00 PM
Love what you captured in your words here Kim. You portray such great pictures in one's mind and you use perfect words to bring this to life. Love your themes...
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/18/2023 8:47:00 PM
Thank you so much, Mike!
Date: 6/18/2023 2:31:00 PM
Kim, your writing is exquisitely crafted. The vivid imagery you employ is both enchanting and delightful.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/18/2023 5:59:00 PM
Thank you, Lasaad!
Date: 6/18/2023 1:16:00 PM
Beautifully penned piece, the imagery is wonderful and fun.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/18/2023 2:11:00 PM
Thank you so much, M.L.!
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