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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

Copyright © Kim Rodrigues | Year Posted 2025

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Sara Kendrick 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 Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 7/31/2025 5:32:00 AM I agree with all you have said here! Hugs and blessings, dear Sara!

David Crandall Date: 7/30/2025 8:56:00 PM I like the idea of kindness being independent of beliefs! Login to Reply 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 :)

Jan Allison 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 Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 7/30/2025 5:27:00 PM That is true!

Anne-Lise Andresen 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 Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 7/30/2025 8:37:00 AM Thank you, Anne-Lise!

Akham Nilabirdhwaja Singh Date: 7/29/2025 8:52:00 PM Enjoyed the poem.Nice to share. Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 7/30/2025 8:44:00 AM Thank you, Akham!

Paige Hind Date: 7/29/2025 8:51:00 PM Wise advice - :) Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 7/30/2025 8:44:00 AM Thank you, Paige!

Sara Etgen-Baker 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 Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 7/30/2025 8:44:00 AM Thank you so much, Sara! I appreciate you!

Janice Canerdy 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 Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 7/30/2025 8:43:00 AM Yes, a happy medium, not compromise, but respect and kindness. Hugs ~ Kim

Sotto Poet 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. Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 7/30/2025 8:42:00 AM kindness is key! Hugs

Andrea Dietrich Date: 7/29/2025 12:44:00 PM came back to fave this one. The message and manner of expressing it are so good Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 7/30/2025 8:41:00 AM I appreciate it!

Andrea Dietrich Date: 7/29/2025 12:43:00 PM So sweet. This is exactly how we all need to be. Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 7/30/2025 8:41:00 AM Thank you, dear Andrea!

CayCay Jennings 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 Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 7/30/2025 8:40:00 AM True so true, thank you, sweet CayCay!

Tom Woody 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 Login to Reply 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…

John Fleming Date: 7/29/2025 9:56:00 AM A nice 'middle-of-the-road' philosophy, Kim. :) john Login to Reply 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)