Kim Rodrigues Poet Free verse

Awake

To honor my friend who passed away on 8/16 
and her daughters who took such good care of her.
Rest in peace, my friend, in the arms of Jesus

the ebb and flow, fluidity
of blood
through arteries and veins
stopped

still, the shell
they take

we’ve been so busy
arms like lead

awake
to the silence

the break,
now that we have it
is a crying-shame

the loft   the dog
      sat upon

memories
and his not too distant future

nor ours

8/16/2022

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Sam Kauffman August 23, 2022 at 10:32 AM Death truly is "the break." I have never seen it so well described - the break in the line of a our relationship with the one who is gone. This is a wonderful tribute. Please know you are in my prayers at this time of sorrow. Losing a friend is like losing a part of you. Sending you and your friend's family comfort on wings of prayer. Kim Rodrigues August 23, 2022 at 1:55 PM Thank you so much, Sam! <3

Connie Marcum Wong August 20, 2022 at 8:18 AM I am sorry for your loss Kim. It is comforting to know the spirit lives on unencomered by earthly burdens. You honor her in your lovely poem. Blessings xxoo Kim Rodrigues August 22, 2022 at 8:26 AM Thank you, Connie. Her celebration of life is tomorrow.

Victor Buhagiar August 17, 2022 at 1:06 AM We all have to go someday. Let's hope she is enjoying heavenly bliss. Hugs. Kim Rodrigues August 17, 2022 at 6:18 AM I’m sure she is. Of that we can console ourselves. Thank you, my friend!

Eve Roper August 16, 2022 at 6:46 PM Many Blessings to you and yours Kim Rodrigues August 16, 2022 at 7:26 PM Thanks, Eve. My sweet friend passed away today.