Kim Rodrigues Poet Free verse

Childlike

what do you say when there’s a gulp in your throat
the days float
i memorize the ebbs and flows
the wild turquoise blue
the sparkle that’s you

i become like a child
my voice squeaking out, “mommy…”

I didn’t know as you parent your parents
you become more childlike too…

10/7/2020

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Silent One October 8, 2020 at 8:36 AM I agree... Many will relate Kim Rodrigues October 9, 2020 at 6:00 AM Unfortunately, right...but true

Gershon Wolf October 7, 2020 at 6:29 PM Ha, ha! It sure is like that when you're in the middle of the 'caretaker sandwich.' Very insightful observation, this verse. Thanks, Kim Kim Rodrigues October 8, 2020 at 5:14 AM Thanks, Gershon!

Anne-Lise Andresen October 7, 2020 at 11:01 AM - ... it's just like that, Kim :) - Lovely written :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Kim Rodrigues October 7, 2020 at 4:47 PM Yes...

Victor Buhagiar October 7, 2020 at 9:00 AM Very much true. As our parents grow old and need our help we become like them, are givers. ~~ Kim Rodrigues October 7, 2020 at 4:47 PM Yes...we honor them

Linda Alice Fowler October 7, 2020 at 8:04 AM A caregiver's mantra. I really enjoyed reading this one Kim! Linda Kim Rodrigues October 7, 2020 at 4:48 PM Thank you, Linda! You learn...

Constance La France October 7, 2020 at 7:56 AM Kim, such an emotional write, it touched my heart deeply, I asked myself as my mother's condition got worse, when did I become the mother? And after her death, I felt like the helpless child seeking mommy. This is a FAV for me _Constance Kim Rodrigues October 7, 2020 at 4:48 PM Thank you, Constance! :)