Kim Rodrigues Poet Rhyme

The Warring Heights

“Or those eighteen who died when the tower in Siloam fell on them—do you think they were more guilty than all the others living in Jerusalem? I tell you, no! But unless you repent, you too will all perish”
                                                                              (Luke 13:4–5) 

              Sweet bitter bite
        stirs the tree snake — Eden’s crumbling.
      The seed of Eve trembling...petals turn white.
        Adamic-tongue fumbling.
  Father of lights, his promise to the flailing man —
  sepulcher - womb of new beginnings, a good plan.
    Flickering windows! Falling clan.
  Dueling swords plunge into deep soil — the warring heights.

6/16/2019
Writing Challenge, June 2019, Crumbling Rhyme Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Dear Heart

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Constance La France June 30, 2019 at 7:14 PM Kim congratulations on your win in my writing challenge with this wonderful write and sorry for my delay in visiting ~ Kim Rodrigues July 1, 2019 at 7:57 PM Thank you so much, Constance! <3 Kim

Jan Allison June 30, 2019 at 6:42 PM Very dramatic imagery Kim, congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx Kim Rodrigues July 1, 2019 at 7:57 PM Thank you, Jan! Hugs...Kim

Susan Ashley June 25, 2019 at 10:03 PM I love the title and the dramatic and captivating imagery of your amazing poem, Kim. Congratulations on your wonderful win. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan Kim Rodrigues June 26, 2019 at 6:04 AM Thank you, Susan!

Jeanne Mcgee June 25, 2019 at 4:35 PM Congratulations Kim! Kim Rodrigues June 26, 2019 at 6:04 AM Thank you, Jeanne

Andrea Dietrich June 25, 2019 at 12:04 PM Lots of interesting imagery and thoughts in your poem, Kim. quite original. Congrats for your win. In case you did not hear, I am going to my father's funeral in WA and my sister is picking me up very soon to drive me there. So if you don't hear from me in a while, that is why. have a good week! Kim Rodrigues June 25, 2019 at 12:19 PM So sorry for your loss, Andrea. Prayers for you and your family <3 Kim

Caren Krutsinger June 18, 2019 at 3:48 PM Frightening, but truely a rendition straight from the book Kim Rodrigues June 18, 2019 at 9:16 PM Thank you, Caren!