Kim Rodrigues Poet Quatern

Reborn Here Now Without Baggage

Reborn…here…now…without baggage.
Utterance of repentant lips.
Christ carried on cross the damage—
thorns, brambles, spikes, hooks of cursed whips.

“I’ve made my bed, now lie in it…”
Reborn here now without baggage!
Merciful Lord, my sins acquit.
Bitter, sweet and deep death passage…

Baptism’s pure salvation-salvage,
Refreshed with clean conscience, exposed.
Reborn here now without baggage.
Traded all my sorrows, composed.

I’m lifted up on eagle’s wings,*
Soaking up scriptures— love’s language.
I’m grateful for the King of kings.
Reborn here now without baggage.

10/14/2021
Dawn Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Unseeking Seeker

HMS *eagle’s is 2 syllables, counter lists 1 syllable
Rhymezone

Refrain, “Reborn here now without baggage,” 
was a requirement of the contest sponsor.

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Bill Baker November 11, 2021 at 3:18 PM Nice poetry and great testamony to you belief in Christ. God bless you and the talent He has given you ... write on, my sister in Christ. Bill Baker Kim Rodrigues November 11, 2021 at 5:00 PM Thank you so much, Bill! God bless you too!

Paulette Calasibetta October 22, 2021 at 9:36 AM Kim Congratulations~Your last stanza: "I'm lifted up on eagle's wings, etc. most poignant. (I personally love that hymn)~ Beautifully done! Kudos! Blessings, Paulette Kim Rodrigues October 22, 2021 at 10:40 AM Thank you, Paulette! <3

Reason A. Poteet October 21, 2021 at 8:31 PM Excellent read, Kim. Congratulations! Kim Rodrigues October 21, 2021 at 8:49 PM Thank you, Reason!

Sam Kauffman October 20, 2021 at 9:53 AM Congratulations on your win Kim. There are so many wonderful lines with vivid images - "salvation-salvage," "scriptures - love's language." Faith beautifully expressed. This is so creatively crafted! Blessings of joy to you! Kim Rodrigues October 21, 2021 at 8:49 PM Thank you so much, Sam!

Nancy Kaufman October 20, 2021 at 7:34 AM congratulations Ms. Kim on this very inspirational write. Kim Rodrigues October 21, 2021 at 8:50 PM Thank you, Nancy! :)

Paula Goldsmith October 19, 2021 at 11:06 AM Congratulations on your win. A wonderful write. "Love It" Love your line "I’m lifted up on eagle’s wings," Have a blessed autumn day..................... Kim Rodrigues October 19, 2021 at 11:34 AM Thank you, Paula!

Meghan Hutchings October 18, 2021 at 7:32 PM Wow! Congratulations!! Your poem is beautiful and flows so gracefully. The emotional empathy you evoked with your word choice is brilliant and really exposes your talent! God is certainly pleased! Kim Rodrigues October 19, 2021 at 11:34 AM Thank you so much for that, Meghan! That means a lot.

Ms Affection October 18, 2021 at 11:58 AM Refreshed! Reborn! Only through Christ. This is a good write! Kim Rodrigues October 19, 2021 at 11:33 AM Thank you, Ms Affection!

Caren Krutsinger October 18, 2021 at 11:01 AM Your faith is persevering here. Kim Rodrigues October 19, 2021 at 11:33 AM Thank you, Caren!

Anitha Jayasankar October 18, 2021 at 10:34 AM So touching dear Kim... specially the first stanza... Congratulations on your win... Hugs... ~ Ani

Jenna Logan October 18, 2021 at 10:28 AM Congratulations on your fine write, Kim. Through His mercy we are forgiven. Kim Rodrigues October 19, 2021 at 11:33 AM Thank you, Jenna!

Unseeking Seeker October 18, 2021 at 6:52 AM Superb uplifting poem, Kim! I’m happy you weren’t bogged down by defective syllable count programs. Congrats on your compelling & emphatic win! Thank you for participating and look forward to your entry in the next Quietus contest coming up! Kim Rodrigues October 18, 2021 at 9:36 AM Thank you so much! I enjoyed writing for your contest!

Karen Jones October 17, 2021 at 12:57 PM Such a touching write about the lord. You have a great gift and a winner. Kim Rodrigues October 17, 2021 at 4:03 PM Thank you, Karen!

Victor Buhagiar October 15, 2021 at 1:52 AM Your poem is so well composed using that refrain perfectly. Hugs. Kim Rodrigues October 15, 2021 at 3:28 AM Thank you, Victor!

Sotto Poet October 14, 2021 at 5:40 PM It's an excellent take for the contest, it's not easy to craft this form with a predesigned verse, but you did a great job.KIM, blessings Kim Rodrigues October 14, 2021 at 6:19 PM Thank you, Lasaad!