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Ankle Bites

My heart drops at ankle bites Aren’t we all a part of human-kind… Kindle kindness The human race…embrace Poli-ticking bombs, , , b r e a t h e… Play ping-pong d i s c u s s Don’t be a ding-dong, shrieking bell We aren’t all right, or wrong. Hate religion…okay, but it is okay that some are religious… don’t a b u s e them We a l l have beliefs. Depending on where your heart is, is where your issue is - not nearly everyone is on the same page, but be k i n d - like a gentle wind Don’t be over-ripe - don’t let your words ripple like whips, tearing others apart. Love thy neighbor kiss their hands & feet, metaphorically; kiss each cheek

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Date: 7/31/2025 4:12:00 AM
Thank you for sharing this one, Kim. We do each have our own ideas or beliefs. We should be tolerant of others and respect them as they should us. If we can, somewhere share the gospel to them. Sara K
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/31/2025 5:32:00 AM
I agree with all you have said here! Hugs and blessings, dear Sara!
Date: 7/30/2025 8:56:00 PM
I like the idea of kindness being independent of beliefs!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/31/2025 5:33:00 AM
Thank you, David! Likewise, it is nice if one can receive kindness in that same spirit :)
Date: 7/30/2025 5:06:00 PM
Ohh there have definitely been a few nipping at ankles recently on here - just need some respect to be shown to other poets and to admin too, and not told what to think ! ! hugs jan xx
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/30/2025 5:27:00 PM
That is true!
Date: 7/30/2025 8:00:00 AM
- "Don’t be a ding-dong ... be k i n d - like a gentle wind" - Lovely and fun, Kim :) - hugs
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/30/2025 8:37:00 AM
Thank you, Anne-Lise!
Date: 7/29/2025 8:52:00 PM
Enjoyed the poem.Nice to share.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/30/2025 8:44:00 AM
Thank you, Akham!
Date: 7/29/2025 8:51:00 PM
Wise advice - :)
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/30/2025 8:44:00 AM
Thank you, Paige!
Date: 7/29/2025 3:59:00 PM
loved the title and the reference to ankle bits...that was brilliant. Your words convey an important message about the kindness we humans need to have for one another. Kindness breeds kindnes both in thought, word, and deed. Well done, Kim. Have a delightful evening, Sara
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/30/2025 8:44:00 AM
Thank you so much, Sara! I appreciate you!
Date: 7/29/2025 3:08:00 PM
Kim, your creative poem conveys a powerful message about communicating, especially for those of extremes: those who keep their mouths shut, no matter what and those who feel they must always use their tongues like hatchets, no matter what! There IS such a thing as a "happy medium"! Janice
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/30/2025 8:43:00 AM
Yes, a happy medium, not compromise, but respect and kindness. Hugs ~ Kim
Date: 7/29/2025 2:39:00 PM
Kim, you wrote a magnificent poem. For all the things you listed, many people are going hungry without even realizing it.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/30/2025 8:42:00 AM
kindness is key! Hugs
Date: 7/29/2025 12:44:00 PM
came back to fave this one. The message and manner of expressing it are so good
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/30/2025 8:41:00 AM
I appreciate it!
Date: 7/29/2025 12:43:00 PM
So sweet. This is exactly how we all need to be.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/30/2025 8:41:00 AM
Thank you, dear Andrea!
Date: 7/29/2025 11:56:00 AM
Yes, please, I'll have that and an infinite amount to go so I may feed others. Many are starving for this and don't even know it. Poetry hugs ... CayCay
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/30/2025 8:40:00 AM
True so true, thank you, sweet CayCay!
Date: 7/29/2025 10:44:00 AM
I think of Jesus. Kind to those deserving, but harsh words for opposers and deniers. Still, we don't have his authority. Peace where we can, resilience when under pressure, never deny the truth. Nice words Kim
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/29/2025 11:27:00 AM
Truth with love. The hurt push it away. How do we get across to them…through prayer…through the cross…so hard…
Date: 7/29/2025 9:56:00 AM
A nice 'middle-of-the-road' philosophy, Kim. :) john
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/29/2025 11:28:00 AM
Maybe. I don’t believe in wishy-washy either. Truth is needed, but we can show respect. Hugs. (I don’t have all or many answers)

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