Kim Rodrigues Poet Etheree

Cast Away

The fog rolls in at the loss of a mother…by Poet

climb
into
the last time
you feel cold sheets
against your body
others plump your pillow
you hope to see everyone
before you close your eyes to them
they’ve dressed you in a lovely nightie
cast away opened-back hospital gown
you lay on death’s chest-  there’s nothing to fear
painfully know you have to let go.
you feel the boat pulling you out
tears stinging your eyes and theirs.
the body’s staying, soul’s
departing the shore.
kisses on cheek
and forehead
blessing
you.
It’s 
final
they’re grieving
near the lighthouse
a lookout for rocks
the blast of a foghorn
they’ve drifted into its midst
lost half a year with the monsoon
friends pick them up, wipe away their tears
a buried treasure hugged from time to time

2/17/2022
E Forms- Etheree
Sponsor: Constance La France
HMS

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Sam Kauffman February 25, 2022 at 9:53 AM Amazingly crafted with such poignant imagery written from such a thought provoking perspective. Very original Kim. Congratulations on your win! Blessings to you. Kim Rodrigues February 25, 2022 at 10:25 AM Thank you so much, Sam!

Caren Krutsinger February 24, 2022 at 5:55 AM This is gorgeously penned Kim "the body’s staying, soul’s departing the shore." A winner in every contest. Kim Rodrigues February 24, 2022 at 6:12 PM Thank you so much, Caren! You always lift my spirits. <3

Karen Croft February 21, 2022 at 10:16 AM Very beautiful etheree. Congrat on your win! Kim Rodrigues February 21, 2022 at 11:46 AM Thank you, Karen!

Alexis Y. February 21, 2022 at 5:13 AM Hi Kim, What a well-written and heart-tugging write about your mother's passing. I found it to heartfelt and so poetic. Well done. Congratulations on a well-deserved win. Have a nice day-Alexis Kim Rodrigues February 21, 2022 at 5:49 AM Thank you, Alexis!

Sotto Poet February 20, 2022 at 1:10 PM Congratulations on your win in the E Forms - Etheree contest, which you won with your lovely poem. You have earned it, laregely. Blessings and hugs Kim Rodrigues February 21, 2022 at 5:48 AM Thank you, Sotto!

Constance La France February 20, 2022 at 12:59 PM Kim, congratulations on your First Place win in my E Forms - Etheree contest with your beautiful poem, I loved it and your quote too ~Constance Kim Rodrigues February 21, 2022 at 5:48 AM Thank you so much, Constance! It comes from the heart.

Gershon Wolf February 19, 2022 at 8:52 PM Wow! That's all I can say. ~ Awestruck in FAVE-land Kim Rodrigues February 20, 2022 at 5:04 AM Thank you so much, my friend!

Harry Horsman February 17, 2022 at 7:21 PM This is amazing Kim, the depth of feeling, the sentiment, the poetry. Love it. Kim Rodrigues February 17, 2022 at 7:44 PM Thank you so much, Harry!

Jeff Kyser February 17, 2022 at 6:30 PM okay, I'm impressed. definitely glad I stopped by to read this. a long way to go from my seussian rhymes to something like this, but that's something to aim for there, well done! and yeah, my wife and I observed this with both her parents a few years back, and it is hard, even when you know it is coming. Kim Rodrigues February 17, 2022 at 6:41 PM My Mom died last April…the anniversary will be here soon. Funny but death is in my last three poems. She is very near to my thoughts. Thank you for reading, sweet poet! I will go read one of yours :)