Notes About The Poem

Taking pains - try very hard

Taking Pains to Love

Sore Ankle

impatiently edging past my husband
the lid - lifts off - from the pot
microwave still ajar

He Cares

not in mood to hear capitulation
at my ankle’s screaming pittance
I harden, he softens

Introspect

his kindness and care remove my black ring
my mood slowly turning blue
not unlike my ankle

Prologue

microwave does not throw out dirty looks
nor does it knock out the light
that fills room with gladness
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Hind Avatar
September 11, 2024 at 9:57 AM
I hope your ankle gets better soon! Hopefully he's walking for you... beautiful and inspiring work, dear Kim <3
Rodrigues Avatar
September 11, 2024 at 12:33 PM
Thank you, Paige!
Elliott Avatar
September 11, 2024 at 6:08 AM
Hope your ankle is doing better now, Kim. Splendidly penned. Have a wondrous Wednesday with blessings. :)
Rodrigues Avatar
September 11, 2024 at 12:31 PM
Thank you, Gina! :)
Kendrick Avatar
September 10, 2024 at 8:05 AM
Whoa!! Was that an accident waiting to happen? I hope your ankle is okay. The kitchen is a good place to get so many injuries. Thanks for sharing this one with us. Sara K
Rodrigues Avatar
September 10, 2024 at 8:48 AM
We are not always patient. I wasn’t! It hurt but I’m ok. Hugs ~ Kim
Buhagiar Avatar
September 10, 2024 at 7:56 AM
My, my, you must be suffering :)
Rodrigues Avatar
September 10, 2024 at 8:47 AM
Wasn’t bad. Perhaps, I learned my lesson…lol
May Avatar
September 9, 2024 at 5:58 PM
Love radiates as kindness changes moods
Rodrigues Avatar
September 9, 2024 at 6:43 PM
Thanks, Joe! :)
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