Message in a Bottle

Bottle shared
with my mom’s bestie;
and it was good
to share old times;
now even this
is past times…

The good times roll
away, like
an empty bottle…

We’d laugh,
discuss,

until I had to go
and Judy left

with an “I love you.”
The best thing said

between two.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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March 18, 2025 at 10:25 AM
A lovely moment shared and you turned it into poetry my friend..
Rodrigues Avatar
March 18, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Thank you, dear friend!
Williams Avatar
March 18, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Dear Kim,your poem beautifully captures the fleeting nature of time and the warmth of shared moments. The acceptance of change, especially the final lines are truly touching, showing that sometimes, the simplest words carry the deepest meaning...Hugs
Rodrigues Avatar
March 18, 2025 at 10:16 AM
They sure do! Thank you, Maria! I appreciate you!
Rodgers Avatar
March 17, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Dear Kim, This one sat with me for a while. It’s so unassuming at first, like a quiet conversation over a bottle, but then it lands ever so soft, final, and deeply true. I loved the way you capture time slipping, not in grand gestures but in the simplest moments with laughter, shared stories, a parting "I love you" is just beautiful. Nothing wasted, nothing overdone, just real. Spring Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel
Rodrigues Avatar
March 17, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Happy (almost) Spring, Daniel! Thank you for your lovely comment. <3
Singh Avatar
March 17, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Empty bottle a nice metaphor good times together becomes a cherished memory latter.Very nice.
Rodrigues Avatar
March 17, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Thank you, Akham!
Dietrich Avatar
March 16, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Oh this is so beautiful, Kim. I love when you write this way and I liked the bottle metaphor.
Rodrigues Avatar
March 16, 2025 at 7:12 PM
You make my day, saying so, and encourage me! Thank you, my friend!
Scott Avatar
March 16, 2025 at 11:29 AM
I have always been captivated by the concept of bottles with messages in, whether allegorical or otherwise. From the classic lovelorn Police song to the image of a treasure map contained therein. Your poem though is gentle and sweet and contains it's own treasure. Thank you for sharing. Sx
Rodrigues Avatar
March 16, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Thank you, Sam :)
De Beaulieu Avatar
March 16, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Hello Kim Rodringues, That is a perfect message in a bottle. Hugs. /Darlene/
De Beaulieu Avatar
March 16, 2025 at 4:06 PM
You are welcome. Enjoy your evening .Hugs. /Darlene/
Rodrigues Avatar
March 16, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Thank you, Darlene!
Hind Avatar
March 16, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Short, but your talent shows- lovely "reading" you, <3
Rodrigues Avatar
March 16, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Thank you, Paige! :)
Greenhough Avatar
March 16, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Good poem. It's good to appreciate friends. Well said.
Rodrigues Avatar
March 16, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Thank you, Hilda! Everything has its time. God bless you!
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