Code Red

code red — don’t come to school. ignores - can’t stay away! her own teenage son could be in trouble. the drones circling in her harried brain. a mother’s feeling sick...insane. calm days have passed away. texts her husband — code red 8/27/2018

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Pat Adams

Date: 8/29/2018 4:05:00 PM

Wow! Very powerful, and really engages the reader. Another form I'm tempted to try! Well done!!

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 8/28/2018 8:45:00 PM

A powerful firebrand poem, Kim. I felt the parental fear and urgency. Thank God, I never experienced that feeling w/my daughter. I was spared that anxious pain of uncertainty. Wonderful, insightful poem. Love and joy always.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 8/28/2018 10:26:00 PM

Thanks, my friend!

Gershon Wolf

Date: 8/27/2018 6:22:00 PM

Grrrrritting my teeth. Excellent presentation of a sad present-day reality, light-years from my comparatively idyllic school experience. Nice one, Kim. :) gw

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 8/27/2018 7:35:00 PM

I know what you mean! That was never a thought!

Chris Green

Date: 8/27/2018 5:25:00 PM

Sad, so sad that this theme even has to exist. But nicely done Kim

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 8/27/2018 7:35:00 PM

Thankyou, Chris!