Kim Rodrigues Poet Free verse

Behind the Bedroom Door

breathers
inbetweeners
restricted, impassable
threshold

worn down
worn out
closed off

knock knock
i don’t have the heart

to turn her away
life’s knocked her down
the hinges creak
deep breath
I’m open
I’m mom

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Paige Hind September 20, 2023 at 2:24 PM A beautiful poem, Kim! Now, on to the next... <3 Kim Rodrigues September 20, 2023 at 2:40 PM Thank you so much, my sweet friend!

Anne-Lise Andresen September 19, 2023 at 1:17 AM - Let her in...needs some cuddling :) - Sweet :) - hugs Kim Rodrigues September 19, 2023 at 4:41 AM Yes! This describes one year that was intense. My only escape was a deep breath because my daughter needed me. :)

Victor Buhagiar September 19, 2023 at 1:11 AM Could this be an invitation to some pet to come and keep you company at night? Hugs. Kim Rodrigues September 19, 2023 at 4:42 AM LOL…no, but I love that is what you saw!!! I love when a reader finds something new! Blessings!