Kim Rodrigues Poet Free verse

One Last Tear

the saltiness of love
a riveting fall
unlike other tears
this solitary shed
like a drip of life-blood
the lance of each freckle
an almost feckless drive over the sallow cheek
finally landing on the lump of her throat

the last tear stains her pillow
tasted by encompassing family
a lovely bouquet
the aroma of memories
likewise a splash of a storm
lashing against the window pain
softly moaning wind
as she exhales one more breath
like the shake of a baby’s rattle

as the sun shines
a doe with a sparkling eye
and her fawn
through the window pane

her family exhales
and holds the snapshot
of her death

2/4/2019
Silent One’s One Last Tear Contest

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Darlene De Beaulieu March 6, 2019 at 1:08 PM Hello Kim, a very sad poem. Have a nice day my friend. Darlene De Beaulieu March 9, 2019 at 1:19 PM Oh,losing someone is hard, and many tears are shed, until we are healed. have a nice day my friend. Kim Rodrigues March 8, 2019 at 6:22 PM Truth in this one

John Castellenas March 5, 2019 at 3:35 AM A emotional ride in the poem. Some sadness stay forever with us. Powerful words shared. Kim Rodrigues March 5, 2019 at 5:23 AM Thank you, John!

Robert Lindley March 3, 2019 at 4:22 PM Truly magnificent verses my dear friend. Such power in the sadness this gem conveys! A fav.. a superb creation... Kim Rodrigues March 3, 2019 at 8:22 PM Thanks so much, Robert!

Edward Ibeh February 6, 2019 at 2:57 PM Very poignant and well-crafted piece, Kim!:-) Congratulations on your well-deserved win! Kim Rodrigues February 6, 2019 at 3:59 PM Thank you, Edward!

Carolyn Devonshire February 6, 2019 at 2:28 PM How painful it is to watch a loved one die, Kim. You told the story beautifully and it reminded me of my family waiting after the life support was turned off for my Dad. Very moving poem! Congratulations on your well-earned first place. Kim Rodrigues February 6, 2019 at 4:00 PM Thank you, Carolyn!

Silent One February 6, 2019 at 1:08 PM The saltiness of love.. thats a lot of tears.. This is very emotive and deep, and many will relate to this.. I have to say the penultimate stanza did confuse me a little, did you miss a word? Congratulations on your first place in the contest..

Gershon Wolf February 4, 2019 at 8:31 PM Oh, a winner for sure. This is so moving, so vivid, Kim! ~ Gershon Kim Rodrigues February 4, 2019 at 8:33 PM Thank you, Gershon!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart February 4, 2019 at 3:28 PM Oh a sweeping engaging write, a winner for sure. xomo Kim Rodrigues February 4, 2019 at 6:03 PM Thank you, Maureen! xx

Tom Cunningham February 4, 2019 at 1:26 PM Very emotional Kim and I'm sure many will relate to it. Good luck. Tom. Kim Rodrigues February 4, 2019 at 1:34 PM Thank you, Tom!

M. L. Kiser February 4, 2019 at 8:09 AM Powerfully moving; well done and best of luck in the contest. Kim Rodrigues February 4, 2019 at 1:34 PM Thank you, M.L.

Caren Krutsinger February 4, 2019 at 5:45 AM Your poem is exquisite Kim. I expect to see this at the head of the winner's circle. Kim Rodrigues February 4, 2019 at 5:48 AM Thanks, Caren! :)