Kim Rodrigues Poet Sonnet

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

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Ann Foster June 2, 2021 at 7:50 AM Lovely. You are a wonderful poetess.. Ann Kim Rodrigues June 2, 2021 at 3:25 PM Thank you, Ann!

Mystic Rose Rose May 28, 2021 at 2:37 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, :) Kim Rodrigues May 28, 2021 at 3:25 PM Yes, your first sentence! Universal emotion but personal. We suffer, we grieve, we cry but the individual feels.

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

Gershon Wolf May 27, 2021 at 8:25 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 Kim Rodrigues May 28, 2021 at 3:26 PM Thank you, Gershon! Of all the people, I feel you “get it.”

Demetrios Trifiatis May 26, 2021 at 5:41 AM Inspiring and uplifting writing, my dearest friend, Kim. God bless you. Hugs xxx Kim Rodrigues May 27, 2021 at 11:33 AM Thank you, Demetrios!

Irfanulla Shariff May 25, 2021 at 5:27 PM Fascinating write on grief, Kim. Amazing words! May God bless you. Kim Rodrigues May 27, 2021 at 5:05 PM Thank you, Irfanulla!

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

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

Cecilia Macfarlane May 25, 2021 at 5:09 AM Terrific write on grief Kim. Hugs Kim Rodrigues May 25, 2021 at 2:36 PM Thank you, Cecilia!

Victor Buhagiar May 24, 2021 at 11:12 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. Kim Rodrigues May 25, 2021 at 4:08 AM That is what I hear. I’m doing okay. It is just seeing my Dad so sad. Hugs ~ Kim

L Milton Hankins May 24, 2021 at 8:42 PM Intriguing, captivating write, Kim. The images are both gentle and stark. I enjoyed your poem. Kim Rodrigues May 25, 2021 at 4:06 AM Thank you, Milton!