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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Date: 5/23/2025 7:43:00 AM
No pain, no gain. A lovely poem
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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!
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.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/23/2025 7:57:00 AM
Thank you, Mike!
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.
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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 ;)
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!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/22/2025 5:36:00 AM
Thank you so much! Hugs
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
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/21/2025 3:04:00 PM
Thank you too xoxoxo Thanks for the prayer!
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
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/21/2025 8:44:00 AM
Thank you, Maria! I appreciate your comment :) Hugs
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
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/21/2025 8:45:00 AM
Thank you, Anne! I miss my walks :)
Date: 5/20/2025 3:07:00 PM
aww Kim but if truth be told I am sure there are some people would be envious of everything you can still do and they cant. hugs jan xx
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/20/2025 5:42:00 PM
Totally agree! Hugs :)
Date: 5/20/2025 2:18:00 PM
Hello Kim, this is nicely penned . I know what you mean.. pain isn’t nice it takes our joy away.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/20/2025 5:43:00 PM
Thank you, Zyrool!
Date: 5/20/2025 10:45:00 AM
I can appreciate this writing
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/20/2025 5:45:00 PM
Thanks, Mike!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/20/2025 5:43:00 PM
Thanks, Mike!
Date: 5/20/2025 10:06:00 AM
I enjoyed reading your write. Have a wonderful day writing away..............
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/20/2025 10:24:00 AM
Thank you, sweet Paula!
Date: 5/20/2025 7:03:00 AM
I know how you feel, I was considering doing a Jumping Jack then realizing I no longer could was eye opening.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/20/2025 10:24:00 AM
lol…right?!
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