Kim Rodrigues Poet Free verse

Day Trip 2 18 2025

chill to take my breath away
the tailpipe streamers
this day trip must take place

a cozy talk
heater on sun-strength
Dad bundled up

dust, sweep, mop
clean and sanitize
drop and talk

olives stabbed
martini sipped
Dad dips
his glass
to Mom’s ashes

preheat air fryer
flipping burgers

preheat oven
turning frozen fries

drop and talk
my Dad’s alive

this day trip must end
with tailpipe streamers
wall to wall traffic

and a warm smile
and a hand
as my husband
helps me unload

drop and talk
after I text
my Dad
and he
texts back a red heart
and tells me
he loves me

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Joseph P. DiMino February 19, 2025 at 4:53 AM A warm heart helps deal with any cold. Lovely, well thought out poetry. Easy to follow, and equally delightful! Every day life often makes the best subject matter for poetry. Have a great day my friend. Kim Rodrigues February 19, 2025 at 4:57 AM Thank you, Joe! :)

Paige Hind February 18, 2025 at 8:46 PM I guess sometimes we must all have to face the cold, sometimes cold put upon us - some people get warmed by us and then we all catch it though - <3 Kim Rodrigues February 19, 2025 at 4:57 AM Sometimes we catch it…lol

Gershon Wolf February 18, 2025 at 8:10 PM Scary good poem, Kim... Dad dipping his glass to Mom's ashes' - my skin is all goosebumps. Whoa... Kim Rodrigues February 19, 2025 at 4:59 AM Every day, my friend. A large picture of mom next to her purple usn. Dad smiles andgets teary eyed every time. Thank you, my friend. Loved each other for 61 years.

Yann Rolland February 18, 2025 at 3:38 PM this is quite touching poem, my parents are both deceased and they come in my dreams frequently, a poem that conveys deep interrogations for me, enjoyed Kim Rodrigues February 18, 2025 at 3:47 PM Thank you, Yann! Sorry for your losses.

Paula Goldsmith February 18, 2025 at 8:43 AM WOW!!! What a write/story. I enjoyed reading this one. Have a very blessed day writing away................. Kim Rodrigues February 18, 2025 at 3:48 PM Thank you, Paula! Blessings on your writing ventures!