Kim Rodrigues Poet Rhyme

Place of Respite

Jesus replied, “Foxes have holes
and birds of the air have nests,
but the Son of Man has no place
to lay his head.”  Matthew 8:20 NIV

PLACE OF RESPITE

Cheek-tinge of pink dawning in the murky skies.
Blandness of deep-earthed bark, stretching,
touched by birdsong…long overdue, it pries
the stirring of tinctures, heart-revival fetching.

The soft cooing of dove-white countenance
behind the adventurous arms of upright praise.
The milky colorant, the soothe of boundlessness,
heaven’s face — the wise eyes of Jesus’ blaze.

Crustose lichen of green, subtle stripes of peel,
signature branch-sketch, by God’s hand, varicose
leans into his every word — his glory-heel
at cross-times past, every blood path, bellicose.

Eureka! I once again, open my ears to golden notes.
Why is chirping so charming? …like an angelic shake,
the bell one or many…the beckon from furry coats,
unseen-existence b’neath the heaven’s silver lake.

The light brightens on the horizon, a New Year shines
through the I’m-glad-I’m-home-steal-my-heart blinds
Familiar bittersweets and blues, buttercup-yellows, signs
that love is close of hand and hearth, most oft’ kind.

1/4/2022

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Victor Buhagiar January 4, 2022 at 8:55 AM Your poem excels, dear Kim. It has all the important elements to make it a great poem. Hugs Kim Rodrigues January 4, 2022 at 9:51 AM Thank you, Victor! xx

Vijay Pandit January 4, 2022 at 6:42 AM The new year shines in this poem. Much delight in the sights and sounds, Kim. Kim Rodrigues January 4, 2022 at 6:46 AM Thank you, Vijay! :)

Judy Ball January 4, 2022 at 6:14 AM This is absolutely beautiful Kim. I can see you rising from a warm, comfortable sleep listening to bird song and loving the scene outside your window. I can see you at morning prayer giving thanks for all that is yours. Love it. A fave for me. God Bless and hope your Christmas and New Year was filled with blessings. JB Kim Rodrigues January 4, 2022 at 6:52 AM Thank you, Judy! Surely not to be taken for granted, a blessing to be home after almost two weeks. Sickness at the holidays mixed with loving celebration. Be happy and blessed of the Lord, dear Judy! Kim Rodrigues January 4, 2022 at 6:47 AM Thank you, Judy! Surely not to be taken for granted, a blessing to be home after almost two weeks. Sickness at the holidays mixed with loving celebration. Be happy and blessed of the Lord, dear Judy!