Kim Rodrigues Poet Ninette

With Him

Dedicated to my friend whose husband went to heaven. When I asked her how she was, she said, “I’ll be okay, as soon as I can stop crying.”


WITH HIM

since
i’m on
the subject
of storms; women
of enormous strength
       brave undertow,
      ride its wave
    chin up
hence

weep
until
the tears dry —
might be awhile
love need not explain
the everlast’
coat of arms
in his
smile

runs
    from sea
       to her knees. . .
           the purest hands.
palms commune with God
who sees her life
without him.
with HIM
walks

7/23/2019
Ninette

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Ann Foster August 3, 2019 at 10:24 AM Sweet, pure... penned with a quilled flower. Ann Kim Rodrigues August 3, 2019 at 10:52 AM Thanks so much, Ann!

Ralph Sergi July 28, 2019 at 9:26 AM Hi Kim: When you reach an age in later life and someone you know was close to you has died, ultimately, He will be there for you. Great Penning! Kim Rodrigues July 28, 2019 at 6:51 PM Thank you, Ralph!

Anne-Lise Andresen July 24, 2019 at 7:38 AM - A lovely writing, Kim ... great shape ... in your three verses :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Kim Rodrigues July 24, 2019 at 8:26 AM Thank you, Anne-Lise!

Caren Krutsinger July 24, 2019 at 7:22 AM I love this poem, and the note that tells us who inspired it and what she said. "women of enormous strength brave undertow, ride its wave chin up hence" Beautiful write. I am sure she appreciates it. Kim Rodrigues July 24, 2019 at 7:24 AM Thank you, Caren!

Heidi Sands July 23, 2019 at 4:58 PM Very nice Kim. Blessings to all :) Kim Rodrigues July 23, 2019 at 8:35 PM Thank you, Heidi!