Kim Rodrigues Poet Didactic

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 November 14, 2023 at 10:32 AM I love the wisdom in this write Kim. :) Linda Alice Fowler November 15, 2023 at 4:30 PM I looked it up. Yes, interesting. Thank you :) Kim Rodrigues November 14, 2023 at 10:42 AM Thanks! Dr.Jordan Peterson talked about this subject. Found it interesting.

I Am Anaya November 10, 2023 at 3:28 PM Happy Veterans Day! Thank you for your service Kim...:D Much to ponder on. Enjoy your day Kim Rodrigues November 10, 2023 at 3:29 PM Thank you, Anaya! I appreciate that!

Charlotte Puddifoot November 10, 2023 at 3:00 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 November 10, 2023 at 3:25 PM I appreciate you, Charlotte! Thank you!

Joseph P. DiMino November 10, 2023 at 12:56 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 November 10, 2023 at 3:28 PM It’s in the bible. Thanks, Joe :)