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BETRAYAL AFTER BETRAYAL

Applause…applause for a magical dove transformed coming out from betrayal after betrayal Once - well that can happen Twice - hmm, wow, scratch the head Third time - you best get wise The scratch of a psychiatrist pen eyeing you under a microscope Jesus asked the man, by the pool of Bethesda, “Do you want to get well?” Too much serpent - scrupulously hands Eve an apple Too much dove - disadvantage unsettling The Bible advises: Be as wise as a serpent and as harmless as a dove

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Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 11/14/2023 10:32:00 AM

I love the wisdom in this write Kim. :)

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 11/15/2023 4:30:00 PM

I looked it up. Yes, interesting. Thank you :)

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/14/2023 10:42:00 AM

Thanks! Dr.Jordan Peterson talked about this subject. Found it interesting.

I Am Anaya

Date: 11/10/2023 3:28:00 PM

Happy Veterans Day! Thank you for your service Kim...:D Much to ponder on. Enjoy your day

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/10/2023 3:29:00 PM

Thank you, Anaya! I appreciate that!

Charlotte Puddifoot

Date: 11/10/2023 3:00:00 PM

always thought provoking poetry from you..you are such a prolific and versatile writer, each poem is so different, keeps the reader intrigued! thanks for your kind comment on my work :)

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/10/2023 3:25:00 PM

I appreciate you, Charlotte! Thank you!

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 11/10/2023 1:22:00 PM

I just loved this one, Kim, especially the Bible verses at the end. Betray me once, shame on you...betry me twice shame of me....wise words in your poem. Have a pleasant evening, Sara

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/10/2023 3:27:00 PM

Thank you, Sara!

Joe Dimino

Date: 11/10/2023 12:56:00 PM

"Be as wise as a serpent and as harmless as a dove" I would have a word other than wise for the serpent, but, with "harmless as a dove" I can totally agree...unless in the defense of self and innocent others. A thoughtful write. Makes one think...re-evaluate.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/10/2023 3:28:00 PM

It’s in the bible. Thanks, Joe :)