Kim Rodrigues Poet Verse

Who I Am

Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High
will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.

—Psalm 91:1 NIV

              I’m loved by God
        safe under his wings and secure
      though the world is on its tilted axis
        often I’m off balance
  pillows are thoughts not as grounded as puffy clouds
  I travel over and under arms - memories
    of past steps, foretelling future
  fluidity of feeling but gently tethered

              I read scripture
        pray, obey, love my fellow man
      in the Spirit, the best I can, perfect
        though not in my power
  the ethereal takes over and changes lives
  lies exposed, incised; friction sharpens, bonds kinship
    I touch eyeballs, expose the light
  the touch of God felt between us - a first-rate hope

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Constance La France December 26, 2024 at 6:22 AM Kim, congratulations on your win in my contest, Who Am I, your poem is wonderfully written, I love it and the quote, Constance Kim Rodrigues December 26, 2024 at 6:36 AM Thank you so much, Constance! xx

Paula Goldsmith December 12, 2024 at 8:19 AM Congratulations on your win. What a great write with a great quote. FAV for me... Have a wonderful day with your win........... Kim Rodrigues December 26, 2024 at 6:38 AM I thank you, Paula! Hugs

Paige Hind November 25, 2024 at 1:53 PM I think I will fav this one. This is truly awe-inspiring poetry, dear Kim. The end left me speechless. Kim Rodrigues December 11, 2024 at 5:56 AM I always appreciate you, Paige! Thank you!

Jennifer Proxenos November 24, 2024 at 8:29 AM Kim this is such a Wow poem. Your eloquent wording paramount always - your faith a beam on Poetry Soup. Blessings dear friend. Jennifer. Kim Rodrigues November 24, 2024 at 10:08 AM Thank you, Jennifer! Blessings!

Andrea Dietrich November 23, 2024 at 11:03 PM So lovely. You are such a spiritual person, Kim Kim Rodrigues November 24, 2024 at 10:08 AM I love the Lord Jesus Christ and am not ashamed. Thank you, my friend. Hugs :)

Gershon Wolf November 23, 2024 at 9:35 PM Sonds like you can counsel Jean-Paul-Jean (of 'Les Miserables'). He kept singing 'Who am I?' As for me, I just ask my shrink. Kim Rodrigues November 24, 2024 at 10:10 AM I would have to look the song up. Some of those broadway tunes can be haunting. Don’t get shrink-wrapped. Hope you have a blessed Thanksgiving, you and yours. Hugs ~ Kim

Jennifer Proxenos November 23, 2024 at 12:29 PM Kim i love this poem it reflects your faith and openess to others, your compassion and kindness and love of God a joy to read. So well penned my friend, good luck in the contest. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer . Kim Rodrigues November 23, 2024 at 4:12 PM Thank you, Jennifer! I appreciate your kind comment!

Yann Rolland November 23, 2024 at 9:51 AM so moving confidence, faith always help, have a nice sunday yann Kim Rodrigues November 23, 2024 at 12:09 PM Happy Sunday to you, Yann! :)

John Read November 23, 2024 at 9:19 AM I admire your faith Kim, your certainly on the right path God bless you. Xx Kim Rodrigues November 23, 2024 at 12:15 PM Thank you, John! People need to be acknowledges and find understanding and honesty in our eyes. Blessings! Kim Rodrigues November 23, 2024 at 12:10 PM Thank you, John! People need to be acknowledges and find understanding and honesty in our eyes. Blessings!