Kim Rodrigues Poet Haiku

Undertow

UNDERTOW


stress and undertow
pull my calamitous legs
hourglass empties sand
~
sun beads on my brow
the sea encircles my flesh
driving me under
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but for God, i’d drown
my spirit within me fights
my tired flesh gives in
~
God catches my fall
he carries me to the shore
he kisses my head

Kim Rodrigues © 2017
A series of haiku

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Doug Vinson March 22, 2017 at 6:54 PM I love this, Kim. Reminds me of that feeling, the water rushing out, carrying away the sand under your feet, a sensation scary yet beautiful. Kim Rodrigues March 22, 2017 at 7:41 PM Doug, you said it perfectly! That was the image in my head! Thanks!

Kim Merryman March 22, 2017 at 10:09 AM Beautifully written, Kim! Absolutely love the last one - a grace filled image. Blessings, Kim Kim Rodrigues March 22, 2017 at 11:17 AM Thank you, Kim!

Anne-Lise Andresen March 22, 2017 at 7:46 AM - Skillfully haikus, Kim - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Kim Rodrigues March 22, 2017 at 8:32 AM Thanks, Anne-Lise! Hugs <3