Kim Rodrigues Poet Free verse

Where a Ghost Just won’t Do

Sometimes the rain is haunting,
where a ghost just won’t do.
The rain is unexpected and the place
I’m headed for is Mud Creek.

Drip, drip, drip - steady flow of tears,
not felt in the eyes or on the cheeks
but in the heart. Thunder cracks -
as if it is expletives overhead.

Battle of gutters and downspouts,
pools at the foundation of my house.
A steady waterfall, drip, drip, dripping.
The sky fell out and a fiddler plays.

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Victor Buhagiar February 23, 2026 at 1:49 AM Your poetry is always entertaining. Imagery So great imagery. Kim Rodrigues February 23, 2026 at 5:40 AM Thank you so much, my friend!

David Kavanagh February 22, 2026 at 1:19 PM Love those first 2 lines Kim, and the little nod to (fiddler on the roof)! it’s been raining here incessantly since Christmas, which is actually quite normal lol! Nicely written as always, Cheers David Kim Rodrigues February 23, 2026 at 5:43 AM Thank you so much! I didn’t know it was going to rain…on a day where I was going to watch my great niece play soccer. I was like…what is that..what, it’s raining?! lol. Other things going on hence the angst. Hugs.

sara Etgen-Baker February 21, 2026 at 5:53 PM love your poetic voice....it speaks to me...especially liked the last verse Kim Rodrigues February 23, 2026 at 5:46 AM Thank you, dear friend! Kim Rodrigues February 23, 2026 at 5:43 AM Thank you, dear friend!

Paige Hind February 21, 2026 at 12:50 PM I can feel the melancholy, especially here, where I've been struggling with the weather with depression, hope you feel better <3 Kim Rodrigues February 21, 2026 at 1:31 PM Thank you, Paige. Feel better xx

Sara Kendrick February 21, 2026 at 7:41 AM Very emotive and descriptive work you have penned in this one. Way to go. Thanks for sharing. Sara K Kim Rodrigues February 21, 2026 at 1:31 PM I appreciate it! Thank you!

Paula Goldsmith February 21, 2026 at 7:11 AM I enjoyed reading your creative write. I wish it would rain, we need it. Yes, the rain can be a haunting sound. Have a blessed day writing away............... Kim Rodrigues February 21, 2026 at 1:34 PM Thank you, Paula! Kim Rodrigues February 21, 2026 at 1:32 PM Thank you, Paula!