Kim Rodrigues Poet Light Verse

Keeping Friends

dingaling I heard
your mind mingled
within hearing
just that singular
sensation of
bully for you
I would cry
or would scream
likely run
downstream
if I knew what you
were thinking
but
thank God
most surliness
surfs with its dread
not out of the mouth
for we rarely mean
what we think
as
our mind machines
turning over and over
tumbling, bumbling
about
and keeping friends
doesn’t let our inner
beast out

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Gordon Mcconnell October 29, 2025 at 7:12 AM Nice pen Kim, so very expressive and full of imagery too. Blessings, Gordon Kim Rodrigues October 29, 2025 at 9:13 AM Thank you, Gordon!

Joseph P. DiMino October 27, 2025 at 7:23 AM They are all true...the lies stand out the most. Friendship is like politics, like a slot machine, but when the coins come out, a joy to have taken the gamble. Kim Rodrigues October 27, 2025 at 10:55 AM LOL! Let friendships develop slowly. Of course, as we get older we’ve not the time for that. Thank you, Joe!

Phyllis Babcock October 26, 2025 at 11:01 AM In our friendships we should be able to express openly and honestly our thoughts. love phyl Kim Rodrigues October 26, 2025 at 2:08 PM The ones that are true, yes! <3

sara Etgen-Baker October 24, 2025 at 5:42 PM I agree with Jeanette...here's to the friends who put up with us, in all our mishaps and missteps. Kim Rodrigues October 24, 2025 at 8:19 PM Yes! Thank you, Sara!

Anne-Lise Andresen October 24, 2025 at 6:00 AM - Close friends know you, Kim ... but, you should think before you speak :) - Have a lovely weekend :) - hugs Kim Rodrigues October 24, 2025 at 8:18 PM Definitely, we should think before we speak. Hugs

Jeanette Swan October 24, 2025 at 4:00 AM Interesting thoughts. The mind naturally seems to have a penchant for critical thinking ('What's wrong'). I don't know who said it, but this reminds me of the saying, you cant stop the sparrows flying around your head, but you can stop them building a nest (or something similar to that). Yay for friends who put up with us ( and vice versa). J :) Kim Rodrigues October 24, 2025 at 5:43 AM Thank you, Jeanette, for the wonderful saying! :)

Yann Rolland October 24, 2025 at 3:26 AM so moving poem, nicely written and friendly, thanks poet Kim Rodrigues October 24, 2025 at 5:43 AM Thanks, Yann!

Paige Hind October 23, 2025 at 6:29 PM This is wise, Kim <3 Sometimes your words have this healing effect- which moves me, and others, too :) Kim Rodrigues October 24, 2025 at 5:43 AM Oh, thank you so much, my friend!

Gershon Wolf October 23, 2025 at 6:27 PM Yes, keep that 'inner beast' tucked away tightly under secure wraps. Gershon Wolf October 25, 2025 at 7:13 PM 'Honesty' isn't always the best policy. That's for sure. Kim Rodrigues October 24, 2025 at 5:45 AM That’s right! Thanks, Gershon!

Sotto Poet October 23, 2025 at 10:08 AM May your words serve as a balm for the soul. Your poem is a splendid tapestry, weaving the essence of friendship into the fabric of our frenetic existence, where the mind whirs like a relentless engine. Kim Rodrigues October 24, 2025 at 5:47 AM The mind sure does. Thank you, my friend!

Paula Goldsmith October 23, 2025 at 9:47 AM I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Keeping Friends" write. A great friend is priceless. "Good Luck" If for a contest. Have a wonderful day writing away.............. Kim Rodrigues October 24, 2025 at 5:47 AM I agree…priceless. Thank you, sweet lady!