Kim Rodrigues Poet Free verse

Love Is

Love is the cacophony of life,
the stillness of your lover’s breath in sleep,
the boa constrictor hug of a grandchild,
and the outstretched arms of Christ.

8/6/2018

2nd place/multiple placements
Faraz Ajmal’s A four line poem on what is love poetry contest

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Reta Pruitt August 25, 2018 at 7:03 PM Thank you for such a deep understanding of what love is. God bless and congratulations on your win..Reta Kim Rodrigues August 25, 2018 at 7:45 PM God bless you too! Thank you <3

Kenisha Shines August 15, 2018 at 4:48 AM Congratulations on your win,enjoyed reading your poem.have a great day! Kim Rodrigues August 15, 2018 at 7:11 AM Thanks, Kenisha!

Susan Gentry August 11, 2018 at 2:29 PM Congratulations on your win. These are definitely wise words with strong imagery. Enjoyed. Kim Rodrigues August 11, 2018 at 5:50 PM Thank you, my friend!

Winged Warrior August 10, 2018 at 1:03 AM Words well written my friend...and congrats!!! on your fine placement, Kim...love & light...^WW^ Kim Rodrigues August 10, 2018 at 7:21 AM Love and light to you, WW! Thank you!

Gregory Richard Barden August 9, 2018 at 8:45 PM Sincere congratulations on your win in Faraz's contest, Kim - blessings and best wishes ... keep up the great work, my friend! :-) Kim Rodrigues August 9, 2018 at 9:10 PM Thank you, Greg! Hugs and blessings...Kim

Sandra Haight August 9, 2018 at 6:52 PM You covered so much about 'what love is' in so few words, Kim. Congratulations on your fine placement in the contest. Hugs, Sandra Kim Rodrigues August 9, 2018 at 6:58 PM Thank you, my friend!

Connie Marcum Wong August 8, 2018 at 2:24 PM This is so beautiful it brought tears Eve. I am faving it! Congratulations on your second placement. I feel honored to be in your company! : ) Kim Rodrigues August 8, 2018 at 2:25 PM Thank you, Connie! Hugs...Kim

Faraz Ajmal August 8, 2018 at 12:41 PM In four lines, you have explained four different tyoes of love and each are unique and good in their own way, your every single line was beautiful than the other, good luck and many congratulations on your wonderful 2nd position in my contest, good luck and have a really nice day Kim Rodrigues August 8, 2018 at 2:25 PM Thanks so much, Faraz! :)

Caren Krutsinger August 7, 2018 at 2:39 AM I love line 3, because those hugs are indeed fierce sometimes. This poem is a winner, Kim. Kim Rodrigues August 7, 2018 at 4:21 AM Thank you, Caren! :)

Susan Ashley August 6, 2018 at 8:51 PM Just beautiful and heartwarming on every level, Kim! Best wishes for a win.. ~Susan Kim Rodrigues August 6, 2018 at 9:23 PM Thank you, Susan!

Line Gauthier August 6, 2018 at 6:48 PM Lovely, Kim. Well penned. Kim Rodrigues August 6, 2018 at 6:55 PM Thank you, Line! Hugs...Kim

Sylvia Coulstock August 6, 2018 at 6:34 PM You’ve covered it all Kim,short but definitely strong and emotional.I especially loved your “boa constrictor hug” such an appealing image. A favourite for me. Kim Rodrigues August 6, 2018 at 6:55 PM Thank you, dear Sylvia!