in every swivel of my pen

tenderness in every swivel of my pen,
the curvature used to be alluring.
it was thoughtless beauty, even
in note form. now, even my index tap
on the overused i-pad causes pain.

ibuprofen and blue ice chisel at my wrist.
i need a needle filled with panacea-ink
to extend the life of my poetic thoughts.

the doc sits around waiting for me to call?
biding my time, hoping an eraser
will correct the mistakes. panic set in
as the doctor has a long list of dates.

Dr. Darth Vader makes me wait on the death star.
O, bend, wan, can, NO, be!
a star wars laser cut off Luke’s hand…*

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Date: 4/16/2024 9:45:00 PM
Wishing you lots of more poetry to write!! This was very honest, so much we can learn from people in such stages of life. Great writing, KIM. <3
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 4/17/2024 4:39:00 AM
xx Thanks, Paige
Date: 4/14/2024 7:20:00 PM
Never fear! Obe-Wan-kenobi will soon be here! :) gw
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 4/14/2024 9:03:00 PM
:) Cheers!
Date: 4/14/2024 10:20:00 AM
What a creative write. Hand pain is no fun. I do massages/it helps a lot... Have a very blessed day/week writing away..........
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 4/14/2024 3:32:00 PM
Thank you, Paula!
Date: 4/13/2024 4:58:00 AM
My dear Kim what I like in your poems as in this one, your imaginative runs riot and then you create gems. Hope your hand is much better I see beneath you have tendonitis - very painful but never stop using that magic pen . Be well dear friend, I had an Achilles Tendon, very sore for some time, hugs and blessings Jennifer
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 4/13/2024 9:10:00 AM
Thank you for your sweet comment and that you give encouragement knowing that there is hope down the line for relief. Blessings ~ Kim
Date: 4/13/2024 4:21:00 AM
Hope your pain gets healed soon, Kim, sending hugs and prayers:)
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 4/13/2024 9:10:00 AM
Thank you so much, Joanna! :)
Date: 4/12/2024 12:58:00 PM
Your poems are always imaginative. Great joy reading this poem. Hugs.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 4/12/2024 1:14:00 PM
I so appreciate you, my friend!
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