Kim Rodrigues Poet Free verse

Woe Be Gone

books feel no pain
though tattered and torn. 

not pricked with voodoo precision,
chiseled at the gums.

my upturned smile borrows misery.
I can not turn the pages.

the patrons read my lips
"woe be gone"

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Andrea Dietrich February 16, 2017 at 7:22 PM this was really a great read, Kim. One of my favorites I've seen this evening! Kim Rodrigues February 16, 2017 at 7:55 PM Thank you, Andrea!

Jill Spagnola February 16, 2017 at 1:21 AM Kim this piece is a 7+ just for your Marvelous form, it rocks! I struggle to put your thoughts united. I full-on concur with your final line. I would love to have more understanding :)...peace, jill Kim Rodrigues February 16, 2017 at 5:57 AM Thank you, Jill! Just my thoughts while working at the library. I'm having nerve pain in my mouth. Not fun.

Chris Green February 15, 2017 at 4:24 PM I think I know where this is one came from. Nicely done Kim. Kim Rodrigues February 15, 2017 at 7:21 PM Thanks, Chris!

Mike Hauser February 15, 2017 at 3:57 PM Nice! Kim Rodrigues February 15, 2017 at 7:22 PM Thanks, Mike! Looks like I will probably be heading back to the dentist!