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When all is well: love lasts, adventure winks, and flesh is wrinkle-free — no one thinks of hell. Hands touch and lips express, untortured by death; the sun and moon do bless. Yellow tennis balls in motion. Muscles on court, in sea — Sunset and sunrise by the ocean. The morning news and puzzles shared. Just the sight, scent and glory of his wife. Warm coffee and blankets show they cared. When all is well, before you blink and it is finished, there was a time, for your story, to tell. He didn’t mind sharing her ills, cleaning up after chemo, the ominous spills. It’s obvious that we must die. Often it comes as a smack. Why to ourselves, do we lie? On our deathbed we succumb. It is ghastly to see one corpsed. Out of our lover’s arms we must come. 4/29/2021 Just Stating The Obvious Sponsor: Brother Jacob

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Date: 5/20/2021 4:01:00 PM
Such a sad piece, but well written! Congrats on your 1st place win, Kim! Blessings, Kim M
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Date: 5/19/2021 10:37:00 PM
Superb write, Kim! Body dies, spirit is eternal. Congrats on your win!
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Date: 5/18/2021 1:44:00 PM
Congrats, Kim. Everything is temporary, so while you have them, be thankful and show caring and loving for we don't know until when we could have them. Very meaningful poem. Have a great afternoon.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/18/2021 4:34:00 PM
No matter what you think and even when you think you give it thought, reality comes knocking. Thank you, Marilene!
Date: 5/18/2021 11:46:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Brother Jacob's contest, Kim.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/18/2021 4:10:00 PM
Thank you, Eve!
Date: 4/29/2021 11:04:00 PM
Sad and heartfelt. However people die more from hart problems than cancer. It makes no difference. We pray for their souls to find peace. Hugs.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 4/30/2021 3:51:00 AM
Yes, we do. My Dad had a triple bypass this year too! Hugs, dear friend.
Date: 4/29/2021 9:20:00 PM
Beautiful write Kim! each breath inhalation life, each exhalation death, very few can let go in the end
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 4/30/2021 3:53:00 AM
I’m working on peace and asking God for ways to promote a positive vibe for my Dad. The love of his life has gone away. Blessings.
Date: 4/29/2021 7:37:00 PM
WoW! Kim, What a touching and heartfelt entry for the contest. This reads like you're talking about your dear mother and father. It's a good contender for the contest. Best wishes in the contest.PS, My prayers go out to you and your family. Thanks for stopping by my page- Alexis
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 4/29/2021 7:56:00 PM
It is about them. Thank you, Alexis <3

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