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Jealous of a Morning Walk

jealous of a morning walk pleasantries underneath sun- rise and set jealous of painlessness yet muscle ache oh i’d take jealous of going, going, gone out all day pulling my weight jealous of watching so effortlessly the jaunt of travelers jealous for the blessings given for all these years I’ll hope for fix so others jealously will watch me effortlessly with my slow gait i’d settle for mostly pain free i’d jump for joy but carefully

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Victor Buhagiar

Date: 5/23/2025 7:43:00 AM

No pain, no gain. A lovely poem

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/23/2025 7:56:00 AM

or all gain…all pain 8 out of 10! Getting an epidural on Thursday! Hugs and thanks!

Mike Bayles

Date: 5/22/2025 8:06:00 AM

Good story telling here, and a good showing of emotion. I like the sense of optimism at the end. My heart goes out to you.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/23/2025 7:57:00 AM

Thank you, Mike!

Ann Peck

Date: 5/22/2025 7:45:00 AM

Oh, Kim--I'm so sorry. I know what you mean by jealous. I'm not in constant pain, but my hands barely work now. I see the youth doing things so effortlessly and I wish I could do it all over again... Best hopes for you, Dear Kim.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/23/2025 7:58:00 AM

My heart goes out to you too! We had a good run, not that we’re giving up ;)

Valsa George

Date: 5/21/2025 9:54:00 PM

Hi Kim, sorry to know that you have aches in your body. Once I was bed ridden with Rheumatoid Arthritis. I used to grow jealous of people going for morning walks or children running around. By God's grace, I am almost cured of all aches. Now I can walk and move about without any pain. Hope healing will soon come to you too. My Prayers!

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/22/2025 5:36:00 AM

Thank you so much! Hugs

Paige Hind

Date: 5/21/2025 2:18:00 PM

I'm so sorry you're in pain. :( Hope you feel better, I just sent a prayer your way ... "i’d jump for joy but carefully" no way you would take it for granted then! <3 xxoo

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/21/2025 3:04:00 PM

Thank you too xoxoxo Thanks for the prayer!

Maria Williams

Date: 5/21/2025 3:55:00 AM

Dear Kim,your poem is quietly powerful—a tender, honest expression of longing wrapped in vulnerability and resilience. The repetition of “jealous of” and “jealous for” beautifully captures the ache of missing what once was or what might never have been, while also planting seeds of hope....Hugs

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/21/2025 8:44:00 AM

Thank you, Maria! I appreciate your comment :) Hugs

Anne Winter

Date: 5/20/2025 7:47:00 PM

Dear Kim, this poem is so real! I love how you're being super honest about feeling jealous of people who seem to have it easier, whether it's their morning walks or their ability to go about their day without pain. Love it! Nicely penned! Best, Anne

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/21/2025 8:45:00 AM

Thank you, Anne! I miss my walks :)