Kim Rodrigues Poet Crown of Sonnets

Ask Is Love Blind

Ask is love blind, or deaf or dumb, still kind.
At eleven, what hypnotizes me -
Imagining perfect, like braids entwined,
His eyes always on mine; and all is glee.
Wide smile on screen, his star-studded jumpsuit.
Sings puppy love, in midst of brothers, cool.
He is all mine, I think - he is so cute.
Alas, I must look to those in my school.
Dream-talk things out in a gentle manner.
Godmothers are real at this juncture.
Our children fly harmonious banner.
Can’t foresee a fairy-balloon puncture.
My gaga-ness sits well - can’t wait for date.
The cuckoo clock strikes knot - open the gate.

The cuckoo clock strikes knot - open the gate.
Whee…here’s reality…he’s hopping mad.
There’s making love…then each other frustrate.
With seasonal beginnings like nomad.
Throw kids in mix, tantrums of grown adults
Who wipes behind - changes diapers; and mind.
Answer: I consult God with good results.
I listen intently, lean into find
That nothing’s perfect all the time, but love
Is the kindling, bittersweet fire, sublime.
We can smile now as kids kick out and shove.
We work as one unit - we’re at our prime.
Why are beginnings called going steady?
Prepared for what life brings? Are we ready?

Prepared for what life brings? Are we ready?
Looking around, at emptiness, I see
Our empty nest - kids have left already?
At sea, we lose our minds on a cruise spree.
Small time later, our knee-decks creak, languish.
And side to side, we’re off balance - at sea.
Can’t find the shore, went overboard. Anguish
About future of aged, of you and me.
Mom’s eyes sealed shut, we had to say so long.
My dad kisses her lips, holds wedding rings.
My mother had cancer but she was strong.
Looking at my husband- the gifts life brings…
Rejoicing when in dark closed room, confined -
Ask is love blind, or deaf or dumb, still kind.

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Robert Lindley August 6, 2023 at 11:43 AM My friend a very fine poem. Very much wisdom imparted in these verses. A fav.. God bless. Kim Rodrigues August 6, 2023 at 11:57 AM Thank you so much, Robert! I very much appreciate you!

Yann Rolland July 22, 2023 at 2:39 PM a lovely and deep poem, to meditate, thanks for sharing Kim Rodrigues July 23, 2023 at 5:12 AM Thank you, Yann! It was quite the undertaking! Had never done one of these! :)

Paige Hind July 22, 2023 at 1:36 PM Wonderful writing, Kim... you are 'full of gifts' yourself! Kim Rodrigues July 23, 2023 at 5:13 AM Thank you kindly, my dear friend!

Alexis Y. July 22, 2023 at 12:20 PM Wow! Kim, You penned a well written, wise and meaningful “ Crown Of Sonnets”. Well done. Have a great day and weekend:-) Alexis Kim Rodrigues July 22, 2023 at 12:51 PM Thanks, Alexis, for reading and the comment!