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Hermit

a scraggly
beard down to his knees
been there long
and praying
same old prayers from long ago
sans circulation
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Anaya Avatar
June 4, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Meaningful and love the imagery of the beard~
Rodrigues Avatar
June 4, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Thank you, Anaya!
Goldsmith Avatar
June 4, 2025 at 12:50 PM
I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Hermit" write. Have a lovely day writing away...............
Rodrigues Avatar
June 4, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Thank you!
Andresen Avatar
June 4, 2025 at 12:40 PM
- With such a long beard ... he's been there a really long time, Kim :) - hugs
Rodrigues Avatar
June 4, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Yes, he has…lol
Jones Avatar
June 4, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Engaging poem that paints him so well!
Rodrigues Avatar
June 4, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Thank you, Karen!
Hind Avatar
June 4, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Now that's hermit, dear Kim. So well done. Gosh, love your poetry. xxoo
Rodrigues Avatar
June 4, 2025 at 10:43 AM
I appreciate your taking the time to read! Thank you, Paige!
Squirrel Avatar
June 4, 2025 at 9:31 AM
LOL.
Rodrigues Avatar
June 4, 2025 at 10:44 AM
lol…thank you!
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