Kim Rodrigues Poet Free verse

Why Thumb Your Nose At God

Do not take revenge, my friends,
but leave room for God’s wrath,
for it is written: “It is mine to avenge.
I will repay,” says the Lord. 

Romans 12:19 Bible NIV

WHY THUMB YOUR NOSE AT GOD

sins will be dealt with
why thumb your nose at God
with wiggling fingers
the itch of such
wanting to right all wrongs
and you believe
you’re writing your own song
but does this magic trick
of disappearing napkins
sawing boxes in half
contradict

one day you will be laid in a box
your history sorted through
that napkin will dab the eyes
of what you thought was true

surely on bended knee
the God of eternity
can better sort
out our affairs 

7/15/2020

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Caren Krutsinger July 17, 2020 at 2:59 AM "the day you will be laid in a box" - Okay! Had to chuckle a bit, forgetting it happens to all of us even me. Good one Kim. Kim Rodrigues July 17, 2020 at 4:56 AM :) Thanks, Caren!

James Edward Lee Sr. July 16, 2020 at 4:25 PM Just "WOW" so resonating and inspiration Write on, there's praise in words and words in praise~ James Kim Rodrigues July 16, 2020 at 4:41 PM Thanks so much, dear James!

Julie Achilles July 16, 2020 at 4:24 AM well said and wonderfully written dear Kim. Regards Julie Kim Rodrigues July 16, 2020 at 4:41 PM Thank you, Julie!

Gershon Wolf July 15, 2020 at 10:58 PM Excellent poetic exposition of the problem. You have inspired me, as I hope you will soon see. Thanks! :) gw Kim Rodrigues July 16, 2020 at 4:41 PM Thank you! I am so happy I’ve inspired you, my good friend! Kim Rodrigues July 16, 2020 at 4:40 PM Thank you! I am so happy I’ve inspired you, my good friend!

Andrea Dietrich July 15, 2020 at 5:19 PM so profound, Kim. I love this one! Kim Rodrigues July 15, 2020 at 9:48 PM Thank you, sweet friend! Hugs

John Watt July 15, 2020 at 1:07 PM Strong and true words, Kim. Well done! Kim Rodrigues July 15, 2020 at 4:31 PM Thank you, John!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart July 15, 2020 at 7:19 AM Brilliant poem. Love the napkins and boxes. xomo! Kim Rodrigues July 15, 2020 at 4:31 PM Thank you, Mo!