Kim Rodrigues Poet Free verse

Orphan Gates

Through corresponding Orphan Gates,
Taken out One by One.
Adorned with a Tiara,
Sisters apart, for years.

The first carried out,
Feet unable to perambulate.
First princess over the threshold —
Flies feet first into the carriage.
On each side, adoptive parents.

The second in royal pace,
Glances behind, only for a second.
Takes her place beside her Sister.
Sweet hug, kiss on forehead.

The Pumpkin Coach marches on.
Delicate orange curtains, gentle wind,
guides them forward from the Ukraine
to the promise of America.

What that is - is a mystery to the girls.
Each step will further Freedom.
What freedom is

A home to call their own
A place to run free
Choices, choices, choices…

Celebrate your own
Freedom
What many lack
Is in their own imagination

Turn up gratitude 
Find someone
Less fortunate than you
Spend your love on them

Choose
To give abundantly
From your goldmine

Godspeed ahead

10/18/2020

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Silent One October 19, 2020 at 6:36 AM Touching poem, with a beautiful message.. I have done a lot of work with orphans, it is so rewarding... Kim Rodrigues October 19, 2020 at 1:10 PM Thank you for that work! So important!

Victor Buhagiar October 18, 2020 at 11:26 PM Your ending is so positive. We are all children of God after all. ~~ Kim Rodrigues October 19, 2020 at 6:12 AM Yes, we are. Our friends had a wonderful video showing the day they were able to bring their new adopted daughters out of their orphanages. Looked like and likely is a fairytale. Two sisters reunited and two beautiful people who adopted them. Blessings to you! I said a prayer for you and my mother today. <3