Imagine

Imagine a long Winter of wars - Multitudes of people on all fours, Hiding under tables by the scores. Ice cold instability. Head-tilting species, in disbelief. Poor bowls are empty, no relief. Not even handed a bone, as aperitif. Huddled in fur. Dirty snow, and the secrets it holds - The bombs, bullets, knives it molds; Brutality, snarling, & corpses upholds. Imagine the horror.

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Hilo Poet

Date: 10/21/2023 10:25:00 PM

Ere a winter's intro, my blessings, Kim, for your winning placement! Aloha, William

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/22/2023 12:15:00 PM

Thank you! Aloha, dear William!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/19/2023 10:27:00 AM

- A great poem, Kim :) - Congratulations on your win in the contest :) - hugs

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/20/2023 11:32:00 AM

Thank you, Anne-Lise!

Sotto Poet

Date: 10/19/2023 9:58:00 AM

Congratulations, Kim, on your well-deserved win! Your poem truly captivated me with its exquisite beauty, rich imagery, and profound emotions.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/20/2023 11:34:00 AM

Thank you so much, Lasaad! I have been watching a couple series on war - The Pacific and Band of Brothers. They are so enlightening! If we could only find peace and let all the horror, tortures, terrors relent and be so far in the past we couldn’t reach them. Hugs ~ Kim

Maria Fernandez-Garcia

Date: 10/18/2023 11:01:00 AM

Hello Kim. First of all: Congratulations on the winning contest. Great job. It's difficoult to put on the shoes of those ones that are living in desperation. This is a poem to make us open our eyes to see and appreciate what we have. Thank you Kim, for making us reflect. Well done. Hugs

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/18/2023 11:17:00 AM

Thank you, Maria!

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 10/18/2023 9:53:00 AM

Back with Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading this one again. Have a blessed/great day writing away.................

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/18/2023 11:17:00 AM

Thank you, Paula!

Valsa George

Date: 10/16/2023 8:12:00 PM

Yes, it is beyond our imagination to think of the horrors of war. Winter is nearing and the wars continue. Without power and water, imagine innocent people hiding in trenches and underground tunnels when bombs explode and guns shriek all around. You chose a very apt topic and have dealt it masterfully, Kim.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/17/2023 6:00:00 AM

Thank you, Valsa! How wonderful it would be not to have the need to write about war. God bless you!

Gershon Wolf

Date: 10/15/2023 7:04:00 PM

Ukraine and Russia fuel our imaginations with the worst sort of horror...

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/16/2023 3:45:00 PM

Surely! I’ve also been watching war series: Band of Brothers.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 10/15/2023 11:17:00 AM

What a powerful write. Hell on earth. Good Luck... I also did this one. Blessings/Peace On The Earth.............

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/16/2023 3:52:00 PM

I thought about adding on a verse about peace but felt it more impactful given what is going on today. Blessings, my friend!

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/16/2023 3:48:00 PM

I thought about adding on a verse about peace but felt it more impactful given what is going on today. Blessings, my friend!

Bill Baker

Date: 10/13/2023 3:29:00 PM

You paint a picture with your words, of the state of the world right now. Disgusting to watch leaders encouraging the slaughtering of innocent women and children. All for profit or power they have no need for. May God's will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Amen. Bill

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/13/2023 5:11:00 PM

Amen!

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 10/13/2023 1:07:00 PM

I did like the comparison here...a powerful one comparing man to animals especially when bombs and brutality are engaged. It's horrible. Great job, Kim. Enjoy your Friday, Sara

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/13/2023 5:11:00 PM

Thank you, Sara! Blessings!

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 10/13/2023 12:49:00 PM

It all comes down to leaders and profits rather than human beings. We can only be prayer warriors and pray for peace. love phyl

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/13/2023 5:10:00 PM

And prayer warriors we must be! Thanks, Phyl! xx

Sam Kauffman

Date: 10/13/2023 11:50:00 AM

Hard hitting and very powerful, Kim! My heart has been in a state of ache and shock for over a week! I am lighting one more candle each night at 6 pm for peace and hoping others will do the same. We cannot enter the fray, but God has given us the ultimate ministry for change - to be God's prayer warriors. Thank you for this inspired poem! Blessings to you and gratitude for your words.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/13/2023 5:10:00 PM

Sam, May our conjoined prayers bring peace! Thank you, Sam.