Kim Rodrigues Poet Rhyme

War’s No Place to Date

War’s no place to date,
with Picasso flesh.

The lover’s irate
and melons’ not fresh.

War’s no place to date,
nor time, too much space;

bananas in crate;
vanish without trace.

War’s no place to date,
with splinters in creche

sans paradise mate.
Mankind’s stench, too fresh.

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John Loving Iii July 10, 2026 at 3:53 PM Hard to believe, We're in a war.

Victor Buhagiar July 2, 2026 at 7:22 AM Wars have been going on since early days of life. We will never learn. Great thoughts. Kim Rodrigues July 2, 2026 at 7:48 AM Thank you, my friend!

Sotto Poet July 2, 2026 at 2:00 AM Kim, this poem contains some amazing lines. I think that compassion finds an expression, even in the midst of conflict. It's distressing to see the continual fighting. Kim Rodrigues July 2, 2026 at 7:45 AM Thank you, my friend!

David Crandall July 1, 2026 at 4:29 PM This reminds me of what I'm reading for my book club ("The Women" - 20% into it. I like the rhymes, and ideas it inspires. Kim Rodrigues July 2, 2026 at 7:42 AM Thank you, David!

Paige Hind June 30, 2026 at 12:49 PM a lot of hidden meanings, and no it's not :) Kim Rodrigues June 30, 2026 at 12:57 PM Thank you! I like that you examine the poem.

Yann Rolland June 30, 2026 at 7:39 AM so original and well written, could be published, thanks you so much Kim Rodrigues June 30, 2026 at 9:25 AM Thank you kindly, Yann! I appreciate you!

Sara Kendrick June 30, 2026 at 7:37 AM Interesting lines penned in this one. Even though war is happening, I think love finds a way. So sad when so much war/s are going on. Sara K. Kim Rodrigues June 30, 2026 at 9:25 AM Thank you, Sara!

Dorothy Gibbons June 30, 2026 at 7:14 AM Love this Kim wars no place to date surrounded by violence n hate. How can u get to know the real person look into the eyes in each other ~ eyes window of soul :) I truly believe that eyes speak volumes to me. Hugs Kim Rodrigues June 30, 2026 at 7:30 AM Yes, and they can show how much you care too. Some people avoid eyes. Hugs

Alison A Smith June 30, 2026 at 5:58 AM Make love not war. Maybe then war would be a place to date. Kim Rodrigues June 30, 2026 at 6:25 AM If only, right!? Even time and historical references, humanity is still given over to violence. Each individual can decide to love with truth (sometimes) and with grace. Look into the eyes, get to know one’s neighbor, don’t judge nor hate, lead with listening, helping hands, perspective, etc… hugs