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Grief Out In the Open

The owls, hoo knows why, they do give a hoot.
Do humans give a hoot, or holler more?
The moons of hollowness...the wait for loot.
The holy prayer-knees...the beak defeats.

The dove descends with not a hoot, but peace.
A gentleness does fill a broken heart.
A grieving grace from God — the tears’ release.
Oh Geez! The anguish lifts...the fog departs.

Or does it leave? Wait, not so fast! Those tears
They shine like diamonds not polished yet.
The roughness, of the hooters hell, I fear —
They’ve, left the perch, on fire; God’s shield is wet.

Yay! for the shield is wet — it douses threats.
The umbrella of God wields no regrets.

5/24/2021

Copyright © Kim Rodrigues | Year Posted 2021

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Ann Foster Date: 6/2/2021 7:50:00 AM Lovely. You are a wonderful poetess.. Ann Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 6/2/2021 3:25:00 PM Thank you, Ann!

Mystic Rose Rose Date: 5/28/2021 2:37:00 PM Grief is such a Universal emotion Kim, and yet so personal. So many great lines here to describe it, and its connection with God, I couldn't choose one, the entire poem please me, Thanks for sharing, :) Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 5/28/2021 3:25:00 PM Yes, your first sentence! Universal emotion but personal. We suffer, we grieve, we cry but the individual feels.

Kenneth Cheney Date: 5/28/2021 6:24:00 AM Very interesting the juxtaposition of the owl and the dove. Really like the "umbrella of God wields no regrets" Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 5/28/2021 3:26:00 PM Thank you, Kenneth. Where my mind goes. Betwixt belief and suffering.

Gershon Wolf Date: 5/27/2021 8:25:00 PM 'Not so fast' -- as you amazingly express this: Tears don't just disappear in a twinkle. Thank God for His shield. Stunning sonnet, Kim. :) gw Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 5/28/2021 3:26:00 PM Thank you, Gershon! Of all the people, I feel you “get it.”

Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 5/26/2021 5:41:00 AM Inspiring and uplifting writing, my dearest friend, Kim. God bless you. Hugs xxx Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 5/27/2021 11:33:00 AM Thank you, Demetrios!

Irfanulla Shariff Date: 5/25/2021 5:27:00 PM Fascinating write on grief, Kim. Amazing words! May God bless you. Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 5/27/2021 5:05:00 PM Thank you, Irfanulla!

Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 5/25/2021 3:00:00 PM Nice to know that love is eternal. Better days are ahead. An excellent poem, Kim. Hugs and blessings, Evelyn Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 5/27/2021 5:05:00 PM Thank you, Evelyn!

Judy Ball Date: 5/25/2021 9:42:00 AM There will come a time when all tears will be erased and only joy will reign supreme. God Bless my friend, JB Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 5/25/2021 2:36:00 PM A great day that will be!

Cecilia Macfarlane Date: 5/25/2021 5:09:00 AM Terrific write on grief Kim. Hugs Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 5/25/2021 2:36:00 PM Thank you, Cecilia!

Victor Buhagiar Date: 5/24/2021 11:12:00 PM The title is very appropriate and as time passes by slowly it can get a bit worse. But time heals slowly. It will, so chin up. Hugs. Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 5/25/2021 4:08:00 AM That is what I hear. I’m doing okay. It is just seeing my Dad so sad. Hugs ~ Kim

L Milton Hankins Date: 5/24/2021 8:42:00 PM Intriguing, captivating write, Kim. The images are both gentle and stark. I enjoyed your poem. Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 5/25/2021 4:06:00 AM Thank you, Milton!