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The Melody Speaks

Are those tears on my cheek, in my eyes,
at their peak? The melody speaks
so simply of love, of Sonny and Cher.
I share this idea that love can grasp,
whether moments in time, though
they don’t last, still looking back.
Looking back at my parents’ romance
who would’ve thought. No wonder
they were drawn to the duo,
dynamically funny and melodic.
May not be Bocelli and Dion,
“My Prayer,” but it reaches
to my deepest heart - to hear
from one another,
“I’ve got you, Babe,”
in all its nuanced and youthful ways.
Perfectionism, our eyes glaze over,
giddy with twin palpitations. No one
meets the standards. Grief
tears us apart. Some really believe
they had the perfect thing -
twisting the ring…ahh,
twisting the hair…ooh. Close to
heaven, but big galoot
you betray yourself - offering incense,
incensed at the offing…so deep
your chin hits the floor.
“Amazing Grace,” sets us back on our feet,
honoring God in life, at death.
Are those tears on my cheek, in my eyes,
at their peak? The melody speaks…

Copyright © Kim Rodrigues | Year Posted 2023

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Victor Buhagiar Date: 8/15/2023 10:26:00 AM Wonderful write. Pity they separated. Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 8/15/2023 10:33:00 AM So sweet to have you here! <3 Hugs!

Joe Dimino Date: 8/14/2023 5:24:00 PM I think indeed they were a loving couple...and best of friends, seeming to truly have fun together, laughing and carrying on. Excellent read. Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 8/14/2023 7:25:00 PM Thank you, Joe!

The Situation Date: 8/13/2023 4:12:00 PM I'm of that generation. I watched the show. hated the divorce. Hated when Sonny hit that tree. Still see Cher as a half breed. and liked this poem Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 8/14/2023 7:26:00 PM Yup! I recently rewatched Cher at his funeral. All things change during our generation.

Jerry Brotherton Date: 8/13/2023 2:34:00 PM And the beat goes on. Not only a great singer/songwriting team but Cher was a marvelous actress. A nice tribute to the early years. Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 8/13/2023 3:20:00 PM Truly!

Bill Baker Date: 8/13/2023 7:24:00 AM Beautifully and poetically written, Kim. The melody of Love is such a blessing to see in others and to experience in one's own life. As for "Amazing Grace", I sang it at for father funeral ... tears and all, I was happy for him. He was a minister hear on Earth, and I see him as a voice lifted up to praise God in heaven. Smiles ~ Blessings my friend. Bill Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 8/13/2023 7:52:00 AM Beautiful comment, Bill! They played the music as they carried my grandma’s coffin out.

Gershon Wolf Date: 8/12/2023 8:12:00 PM From Sonny and Cher to Amazing Grace, this poem's melody sets the pace. Interesting write, Kim. :) gw Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 8/12/2023 8:15:00 PM Thank you, Gershon! :)

Sotto Poet Date: 8/12/2023 6:05:00 PM Oh, how splendid is this exquisite verse, Kim! Its simplicity exudes a profound beauty. Your melodic composition resounds with great eloquence, just as you aptly described it—a harmonious duet where the melody truly speaks. Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 8/12/2023 8:11:00 PM Thank you, Lasaad! I appreciate you!

Paige Hind Date: 8/12/2023 2:54:00 PM Beautiful poem, Kim, in its simplicity! Your melodic poem speaks! :) -Hug- Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 8/12/2023 8:15:00 PM Thank you, Paige!

Yann Rolland Date: 8/12/2023 2:20:00 PM a great duo, as you said, the melody speaks, and i adore " Amazing grace" thanks a lot Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 8/12/2023 8:15:00 PM Thank you, yann!