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Fine Fooling Myself

Do not go gentle into that good night but rage, rage against the dying of the light —Dylan Thomas sunny outside, not cloudy inside; out of my mind, mindless wandering and wondering; fine - fooling myself? days tedious, no drums. no inkling of a violin, even to suffer with. May be smoking hot, but red skin is turning white. falling up, failing to feel sorry for oneself. calls limited to a free for all. Fall can’t come soon enough with its brisk breeze, booming colors, activities. still, I will rest. I rest in the curve of the Almighty’s arm. the arrow is set in the string of the bow. my smile longs to jettison on the wind. a windy day, to feel the joy of friendship, to fill my quiver with euphoria. still, we all must give up a bit of ourselves, not to be too full of ourselves.

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Date: 7/18/2025 3:50:00 AM
I can relate to this write, Kim! Your metaphors are very apt, especially the fourth stanza! I envy your gift. / Maurice
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/18/2025 4:59:00 AM
I appreciate you, Maurice! Thank you! Glad you liked that verse.
Date: 7/17/2025 9:57:00 PM
"still, we all must give up a bit of ourselves, not to be too full of ourselves." Powerful words of wisdom, Kim. I like your poetry. Bill
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/18/2025 4:59:00 AM
Thank you so much, Bill!
Date: 7/17/2025 5:14:00 PM
wow! Your poem spoke to me on many levels. Such skill you have! I especially liked the last two verses. I'm awed for sure!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/17/2025 6:08:00 PM
Thank you kindly, dear Sara
Date: 7/17/2025 11:50:00 AM
"no inkling of a violin, even to suffer with." that's a beautiful metaphor, dear Kim, I am left the impression that you have gained a sort of wisdom and serenity <3 "the arrow is set in the string of the bow"
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/17/2025 1:41:00 PM
Thank you, Paige! I appreciate your thoughts! Hugs

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