Kim Rodrigues Poet Free verse

Shooting Bottle Caps

Shooting bottle caps,
ring finger off thumb.
And a little cake -
the two breaks in half,
fixed with melting wax
and lighter.
Light years of 22
in impromptu breakfast party
then the boy is parting
for Tennessee,
to see to making a few bucks.
Toodeloos to Mom, Dad,
Aunts, Uncles, a random cousin
and a visitor. Who
can refuse to fuse together;
never knowing when
this grouping will reoccur?
Always a little drama, a smile,
too many hugs (we huddle).
Call me. I come. Gather
the troops as todays
don’t come around again,
only the memories; and
they fail to capture
the whole snapshot -
bottle caps bouncing
off familial walls.

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Paige Hind May 27, 2024 at 5:37 PM The danger of the too familiar, left..."troops" I don't know, your work seems to suggest he's in for something.... your work is so versatile and moving....always a pleasure to read Kim Rodrigues May 27, 2024 at 5:39 PM Thank you, Paige. Happy for your visit!

Chris Allen May 27, 2024 at 10:56 AM Kim! A really lovely poem here about family and memories. I like the alliteration of "bottle caps bouncing", like memories and conversation bouncing off walls too. Have a great day xx Kim Rodrigues May 27, 2024 at 1:09 PM Thank you so much, Chris! I appreciate it!