Kim Rodrigues Poet Acrostic

Strangers

I’m reading Malcolm Gladwell’s book Talking to Strangers. 

S-urreptitously, you are a stranger to me.
T-ogether we might gather reconnaissance.
R-egardless, a barrier exists, sometimes devious.
A-ngelic smiles meaningless, until circumstances probe,
N-earer and nearer the truth…what truth?
G-rand idea that you can read my mind —
E-ager to become friends...
R-elish the idea — I’ll sell you a bridge, real cheap.
S-o I surrender to love my neighbor and my enemy for God’s sake.

10/11/2019

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Funom Makama October 15, 2019 at 10:31 AM Refined and fine, I'm grateful because its beautiful, great lines with fire, connecting me like a wire, shows the glory of your hand and the power of your mind. An excellent piece my friend. Kim Rodrigues October 15, 2019 at 10:41 AM Thanks so much, Funom!

Panagiota Romios October 13, 2019 at 8:19 AM SUperb Panagiota Kim Rodrigues October 13, 2019 at 10:47 AM THank U :)

Susan Ashley October 11, 2019 at 8:50 PM Your excellent poem is insightful, Kim, and your last line says it all. A beautifully expressed acrostic. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan Kim Rodrigues October 12, 2019 at 8:37 PM Thank you, Susan!

Andrea Dietrich October 11, 2019 at 2:00 PM We never can truly know a stranger's motives. All I know is I have been so blessed that strangers I met thru soup have become such good friends of mine. I think your acrostic is thought provoking. People will get different things from it. Kurt Ravidas October 12, 2019 at 2:58 PM Andrea, my motive is obvious - to buy a bridge. That's how supply and demand meet thanks to PS) Kim Rodrigues October 11, 2019 at 5:46 PM <3 Andrea! Love the people on Soup! Thank you!

Bobby May October 11, 2019 at 9:40 AM Kim, it is so difficult to love your enemies but it is Gods command but again, very difficult. Perfect Acrostic my friend!! Kim Rodrigues October 11, 2019 at 5:45 PM Thank you, Bobby!

Richard Lamoureux October 11, 2019 at 9:32 AM I found this very interesting. Many layers to ponder. Thanks for your visits. Hugs Rick. Kim Rodrigues October 11, 2019 at 9:37 AM Thank you, Richard!

Chris Green October 11, 2019 at 7:41 AM This was really cool Kim. I got so lost in the lines and the story they painted, I forgot all about this being an acrostic. Nicely done. Kim Rodrigues October 11, 2019 at 8:36 AM Thanks so much, Chris! I recommend the book...interesting!