Adulting

the roundup of stuffed animals
with sad eyes, no pout, no tears
tossed together haphazardly 
adults drink as child disappears

5/23/2019
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Michael Avatar
May 25, 2019 at 7:50 AM
Nice one...except the child never really leaves...but controls the body and mind eventually...
Rodrigues Avatar
May 25, 2019 at 1:07 PM
For sure!
Ravidas Avatar
May 24, 2019 at 11:00 AM
Hm, there must be an extra meaning in a here. I don't get it. Anyway, I love such dramas behind the scenes)
Rodrigues Avatar
May 24, 2019 at 12:23 PM
Kim Rodrigues Date: 5/24/2019 12:22:00 PM Edit Delete Block poet from commenting on your poetry The meaning is what you make it...simple or not...hope you enjoyed.
Krutsinger Avatar
May 24, 2019 at 9:15 AM
See what Emile wrote. Please re-read it and remember we are friends, and I can think of nothing better to say. So thank you Emile.
Rodrigues Avatar
May 24, 2019 at 12:21 PM
Thank you, sweet friend!
Godwin Avatar
May 24, 2019 at 6:43 AM
Oh, something about this really touched me. Seriously, in a poignant way, these words moved me towards a bittersweet/melancholy type feel. VERY GOOD, SO EFFECTIVE! Poetry hugs ... CayCay
Rodrigues Avatar
May 24, 2019 at 12:20 PM
Thanks so much! Hugs...Kim
Wolf Avatar
May 23, 2019 at 8:12 PM
Nostalgia, with a round of scotch...And btw, the title sure beats 'adultery.' LOL. Great, great write, Kim! :) gw
Rodrigues Avatar
May 23, 2019 at 8:26 PM
Right!? LOL
Rose  Avatar
May 23, 2019 at 7:47 PM
How sad, this scene, how common, xo
Rodrigues Avatar
May 23, 2019 at 8:27 PM
Could be!
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
May 23, 2019 at 7:41 PM
What an indelible mark this has made Kim, Aloha wk
Rodrigues Avatar
May 23, 2019 at 8:27 PM
Thanks, William!
Pinet Avatar
May 23, 2019 at 12:39 PM
This subtle, yet deep poem, was innovative, captivating, entertaining and three dimensional in character painting a picture in my mind, well done my friend, Emile.
Rodrigues Avatar
May 23, 2019 at 12:48 PM
Thanks so much, Emile! <3 Kim
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