Kim Rodrigues Poet Free verse

Smile Brigade

On Dad’s 75th, instead of singing,
we recited cadence.
On the video from 9 years prior,
Dad points out Mom’s huge smile
and I point out his.
I see his family line all likewise grinning,
joining in the smile brigade
from heaven’s open window.

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Jennifer Proxenos February 26, 2022 at 3:13 AM So sweet, I love how you always try and make your dad happy, by remembering your mom as she was and bringing her forth with memories of her and a brigade of others with smiles, like a rainbow has appeared. Beautiful poem . Love and hugs Jennifer. Kim Rodrigues February 26, 2022 at 5:18 AM Thank you, Jennifer. Was a big loss. xoxo

Caren Krutsinger February 25, 2022 at 8:14 PM Ah, what a marvelous time. I am so glad you celebrated this way Kim. Kim Rodrigues February 26, 2022 at 5:19 AM Thank you, Caren! We had a few great parties. You look back and see the happiness that lit up my parents’ faces. xoxo

Debra L Brown February 25, 2022 at 1:31 PM Kim, I enjoyed your poem of the memory of your family. Blessings~ Debra Kim Rodrigues February 25, 2022 at 1:44 PM Thank you, Debra!

Gershon Wolf February 25, 2022 at 12:37 PM A memory to cherish, for sure! On the count of 10 (years) next year... Kim Rodrigues February 25, 2022 at 1:45 PM Now I see my Dad’s smile! I live for it.

Mystic Rose Rose February 25, 2022 at 12:09 PM a smile has the power to heal, so does a kind word . What a lasting legacy Kim :) Kim Rodrigues February 25, 2022 at 12:18 PM Thank you, Rose! I am astonished at the love of my parents. You don’t see as much until one is gone. Thank you so much!

Darlene De Beaulieu February 25, 2022 at 11:58 AM Hello Kim, I can vison this scene. Hugs. Darlene De Beaulieu March 1, 2022 at 4:14 PM Hello Kim, you are welcme. . Hugs. Kim Rodrigues February 25, 2022 at 12:18 PM Thanks, Darlene!