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I Cannot Speak of Such Atrocity

compassion felt in my chest,
in my abdominals,
in my mind…it hurts

i cannot speak
of such atrocity
as I have heard about

i feel sick
what inhuman entity
would do such things

no human
could

one would have to be
possessed
by the devil

do you follow such creatures?
do they inhabit you too?

scrub yourself with hyssop
tongs to your tongue with heaven’s burning coal

the tongue is out of control…the final fruit
is self-control…line up the tongue
with God’s Holy Spirit

speak life…be whole

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Curtis Johnson Date: 7/28/2025 4:28:00 AM Such a potent recipe for evil. Thanks for sharing. The truth must be told again and again that God's power rules over all. Without this faith and hope, we are doomed. Again, thanks, Kim. Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 7/28/2025 5:29:00 AM Thank you, Curtis. It is best to capture one’s thoughts, to wash with the Word of God. May God bless you!

Regina Elliott Date: 11/16/2023 3:45:00 PM So compassionately penned, Kim. October 7th, 2023 has broken my heart, innocents massacred. This breaks Yeshua's heart too. Many of God's blessings to you. ~ Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 11/16/2023 6:48:00 PM Thank you, Gina!

Gershon Wolf Date: 10/31/2023 6:42:00 PM Anwar Sadat famously said in 1977: "No more war; no more bloodshed; no more fighting." I'd have simply directed him to your essential idea: "No more hatred!" Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 10/31/2023 7:24:00 PM I just watched a movie where someone stopped her friend from running from his estranged father. She said the cycle needs to end. I pray for peace. Hugs

Nancy Kaufman Date: 10/31/2023 3:52:00 PM Hi Kim, This is so powerful. It is so horrific to see the level of hatred surfacing not only in war zones but here in our beloved country. It makes me deeply sad as well. Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 10/31/2023 5:18:00 PM It is all so hard!

Paige Hind Date: 10/31/2023 12:27:00 PM Beautiful. You're right... Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 10/31/2023 1:43:00 PM Thanks, Paige!

Panagiota Romios Date: 10/31/2023 12:09:00 PM Excellent. Pangie Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 10/31/2023 1:43:00 PM Thank you, Pangie xx

Andrea Dietrich Date: 10/31/2023 10:00:00 AM Yes, I am hearing terrible acts of the terrorists who took people hostage but also killed women and children in despicable ways. And here in America is so much hatred and lashing out at certain groups. have they all gone crazy? I can't comprehend this way of acting. Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 10/31/2023 10:45:00 AM It is horrible! Prayer!