Kim Rodrigues Poet Monoku

Viaticum

Monk thunders the rusted bell thrice as people purchase their parting gifts.

12/20/2017
Wonderful One Liners Contest

From Merriam-Webster:
Viaticum:
1 : the Christian Eucharist given to a person in danger of death
2 a : an allowance (as of transportation or supplies and money) for traveling expenses b : provisions for a journey

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Andrea Dietrich December 20, 2017 at 1:37 PM You got a story in one line. WELL DONE, Kim!! Also, thanks for the footnote. It is something I did not know about it and makes the line all the more meaningful. Kim Rodrigues December 20, 2017 at 2:27 PM Thank you, Andrea!

Silent One December 20, 2017 at 11:56 AM Great one liner Kim... I was going to do a one liner contest.. did someone beat me to it? Kim Rodrigues December 20, 2017 at 2:26 PM Thank you, Silent! Andrea Dietrich December 20, 2017 at 1:37 PM haha, yes, Silent ONe. Someone beat you to it!!

Vijay Pandit December 20, 2017 at 8:46 AM Very meaningful and articulate! Kim Rodrigues December 20, 2017 at 9:36 AM Thank you, Vijay!