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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

Date: 11/11/2021 3:18:00 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
Date: 11/11/2021 5:00:00 PM

Thank you so much, Bill! God bless you too!

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 10/22/2021 9:36:00 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
Date: 10/22/2021 10:40:00 AM

Thank you, Paulette! <3

Reason A. Poteet

Date: 10/21/2021 8:31:00 PM

Excellent read, Kim. Congratulations!

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/21/2021 8:49:00 PM

Thank you, Reason!

Sam Kauffman

Date: 10/20/2021 9:53:00 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
Date: 10/21/2021 8:49:00 PM

Thank you so much, Sam!

Nancy Kaufman

Date: 10/20/2021 7:34:00 AM

congratulations Ms. Kim on this very inspirational write.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/21/2021 8:50:00 PM

Thank you, Nancy! :)

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 10/19/2021 11:06:00 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
Date: 10/19/2021 11:34:00 AM

Thank you, Paula!

Meghan Hutchings

Date: 10/18/2021 7:32:00 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
Date: 10/19/2021 11:34:00 AM

Thank you so much for that, Meghan! That means a lot.

Ms Affection

Date: 10/18/2021 11:58:00 AM

Refreshed! Reborn! Only through Christ. This is a good write!

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/19/2021 11:33:00 AM

Thank you, Ms Affection!

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 10/18/2021 11:01:00 AM

Your faith is persevering here.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/19/2021 11:33:00 AM

Thank you, Caren!

Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 10/18/2021 10:34:00 AM

So touching dear Kim... specially the first stanza... Congratulations on your win... Hugs... ~ Ani

Jenna Logan

Date: 10/18/2021 10:28:00 AM

Congratulations on your fine write, Kim. Through His mercy we are forgiven.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/19/2021 11:33:00 AM

Thank you, Jenna!

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 10/18/2021 6:52:00 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
Date: 10/18/2021 9:36:00 AM

Thank you so much! I enjoyed writing for your contest!