Kim Rodrigues Poet Verse

LIFE IS HARD

I don’t remember the shower
unless the glass shatters
into smithereens
I slip on the soap
of sudsy shards
Life is hard
the walls press in
white and smooth
as if a crowd’s haranguing me
Life is hard
with choices of a cloth
or bar to rub over the rough spots
I cry
when the water’s too hot
Life is hard
when the faucet’s turned off
and the dirt is baked on
and my feet stick to one spot
over the drain
Life is hard
Life is easy too
when cool water runs
over my shoulders
cascading
calming
Life is uplifting too
when the tears abate
instead lather my hair
with suds of laughter
Life is a clear day
I can see eternity
I can see my way out
The misty doors open
Feet are daisy fresh
Life is hard
Life is easy too

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Mike Gentile December 5, 2023 at 4:40 AM Kim, I really enjoyed your litany of life's ups and downs! The line " I can see my way put" especially resonates with me. Nothing better! how piece is constructed so interestingly, terrific! Happy Tuesday xxoo Kim Rodrigues December 5, 2023 at 4:50 AM Thank you so much, Mike! My poem started in the shower…lol. :)

Anne-Lise Andresen December 5, 2023 at 2:54 AM - Yes, life can offer both difficulties and hard days... we all experience them, Kim - Let your light shine :) - hugs Kim Rodrigues December 5, 2023 at 4:51 AM Ups and downs…downs and ups…so true! Be blessed, Anne-Lise!

Tom Cunningham December 4, 2023 at 8:55 PM Such is life Kim, we have to have both the good and the bad, it certainly makes life more interesting. Tom Kim Rodrigues December 5, 2023 at 4:52 AM It does! We often remember the mishaps and at times can laugh about them. God bless you, Tom!

Gershon Wolf December 4, 2023 at 3:51 PM Wasn't there a song by 'Three Dog Night' called 'Easy to be Hard' back in the day? They couldn't write poetry -- or sing, actually. lol. Kim Rodrigues December 4, 2023 at 4:38 PM LOL!

Jerry Brotherton December 4, 2023 at 2:51 PM Hard or easy, life is better when shared with friends. Have a great evening, my friend. Kim Rodrigues December 4, 2023 at 4:39 PM So true. Even bad news shared, is not alone

Silent One December 4, 2023 at 1:50 PM Life can be hard..its all about perspective Kim Rodrigues December 4, 2023 at 4:40 PM True! We have that!

Paige Hind December 4, 2023 at 1:33 PM This is a real testament to your gift, you know. I thought the contrast to 'life is hard' and 'life is easy too' to be quite brilliant. :) Kim Rodrigues December 4, 2023 at 4:40 PM Thank you, Paige! Hugs