Kim Rodrigues Poet Tanka

Is There Anything Else Left To Say

IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE LEFT TO SAY


i awaken
every time you come near
i’m shaken up
at the squeeze of your hand
ghostly beauty of your face

no words thus far
you merely make appearance
does my mind conjure?
or are you real…really there?
are you perceived after death?

there you are
in the backseat of a car…
at a performance…
with your heavenly soft hands
re”count”ed hair on your head

were you ever real?
my memories deep and wide
come back one by one
like a lei stirring waters
ebb and flow…returns to shore

your vision faded
you were lost as if in fog
I couldn’t find you
harrowing trepidation!
ashes contained in a jar

will i find your voice?
you left it on recording
“i love you,” it says
on a merry-go-round, Mom
over and over it plays

7/21/2021

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Shirley Hawkins July 29, 2021 at 10:55 PM Sad but beautiful.

Caren Krutsinger July 26, 2021 at 8:49 PM I hope writing is cathartic for you, Kim, as it is for me. "were you ever real? my memories deep and wide come back one by one like a lei stirring waters ebb and flow…returns to shore" It is so sad when you lose your mother. And this is how it feels - exactly write! Kim Rodrigues July 27, 2021 at 4:57 AM I know you know. My husband’s cousin died from cancer a few days ago. Sad for that loss then it dredges up the feelings from the loss of my mom too. Life is tough. I use a lot of self-talk. Love ya, my friend ~

Denise Retro July 22, 2021 at 4:10 AM Letting go through writing is a wonderful experience. I hope you find peace in your pain. Kim Rodrigues July 23, 2021 at 6:19 AM Thank you, dear one!

Gershon Wolf July 21, 2021 at 6:45 PM This seems so innocent at first... and then as the stanzas progress, you have Alfred Hitchocked it into a haunting, chilling poem, Kim. Bravo, ~ Goosebumps Kim Rodrigues July 22, 2021 at 3:57 AM It is genuine but I love your take to, dear poet. <3 Kim

Victor Buhagiar July 21, 2021 at 9:26 AM You must be strong and know he prays for you. Hugs. Kim Rodrigues July 21, 2021 at 11:05 AM Thanks, Victor :)

Tom Cunningham July 21, 2021 at 9:00 AM She's never too far away Kim for she lives on in your heart and memories. Tom Kim Rodrigues July 21, 2021 at 11:04 AM Thanks, Tom!

Rama Balasubramanian July 21, 2021 at 8:02 AM People die leaving leaving behind memories and void in heart which remains till we are alive. An heart touching write. Thanks for brightening my Potd with your wonderful comments Kim Rodrigues July 21, 2021 at 8:52 AM Thank you too, Rama!

Joanna Daniel July 21, 2021 at 7:37 AM She lives on in your most treasured memories, Kim:) Kim Rodrigues July 21, 2021 at 8:52 AM Thank you, Jo!