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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

Date: 7/29/2021 10:55:00 PM

Sad but beautiful.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 7/26/2021 8:49:00 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
Date: 7/27/2021 4:57:00 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

Date: 7/22/2021 4:10:00 AM

Letting go through writing is a wonderful experience. I hope you find peace in your pain.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/23/2021 6:19:00 AM

Thank you, dear one!

Gershon Wolf

Date: 7/21/2021 6:45:00 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
Date: 7/22/2021 3:57:00 AM

It is genuine but I love your take to, dear poet. <3 Kim

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 7/21/2021 9:26:00 AM

You must be strong and know he prays for you. Hugs.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/21/2021 11:05:00 AM

Thanks, Victor :)

Tom Cunningham

Date: 7/21/2021 9:00:00 AM

She's never too far away Kim for she lives on in your heart and memories. Tom

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/21/2021 11:04:00 AM

Thanks, Tom!

Rama Balasubramanian

Date: 7/21/2021 8:02:00 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
Date: 7/21/2021 8:52:00 AM

Thank you too, Rama!

Joanna Daniel

Date: 7/21/2021 7:37:00 AM

She lives on in your most treasured memories, Kim:)

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/21/2021 8:52:00 AM

Thank you, Jo!