It is hard to find words to describe Kim. She is electrifying. Kim is bold, strong, hysterically funny, brazen, smart as hell, the epitome of a tough cookie, and through constant pain and facing seemingly endless adversity, she wrote a book, she writes for more than one blog, and she makes everyone who meets her feel like they are special! She has an incredible history and is a fantastic story-teller. She is caring, compassionate and beautiful. She is a total firecracker. You will love her blog!
And, I discovered that Kim has been hiding something from all of us…..Kim is a poet!
It began with the acceptance of a challenge to write a Sidlak poem, then a Love Poem in response to the Where I’m From adventure, and then Kim led me to another poem she wrote which was published in The Immortal Arts. It is a heart wrenching poem, simple yet heavy with sadness. It is the capturing of a moment in grief. It is beautiful.
A Poem by K. Lynel
I walk down the familiar corridor
Their eyes meet mine then search the floor.
Even though they called for me
They cry.
I suck in my breath, my shoulders pull back
My father is seated in a white plastic chair.
My brother is quiet, he has gone
He is no longer here.
I kiss his brow, cold and salty
His eyes no longer search for me.
I whisper go home now, you are well
And you are free
I reach out to my father saying we must go
Kory is not here anymore, he is home.
I feel my breath betray me as I shutter,
And finally, I cry.
April 24, 2018 at 8:54 am
Susan! What??? I am overwhelmed and a bit more than teary… I am so honored! I have a huge lump in my throat. This was absolutely lovely. Your kindness and encouragement are always so uplifting, not only to me Susan. You are a beautiful and gentle soul with extraordinary talent and just the right amount of sass. I love you! I thank you for your kind words… (The check is in the mail! wink, wink! ha!) xo~Kim
April 24, 2018 at 9:00 am
You are an incredible woman and inspiration, and a damn good poet!!!! I Love you Lady!!!!
April 24, 2018 at 9:03 am
xoxo!
April 24, 2018 at 9:06 am
Reblogged this on I tripped over a Stone. and commented:
I am so honored to have had a post written about me?!?! Susan, you are amazing, thoughtful, so gifted and giving. Thank you!
April 24, 2018 at 9:12 am
xoxoxoxoxo
April 24, 2018 at 9:13 am
I am honored, Kim, that you shared your poetry with me. You and your words are what inspired the post!!!!
April 24, 2018 at 9:18 am
You are so inspirational. And surprising! I am trying to quit crying! Laughing, crying; happy tears! This is just so awesome to be thought of like this… it is hard to see it in yourself. xo
April 24, 2018 at 9:27 am
If I can lead you to see yourself through my eyes, to see all of the fire and love and beauty that you give every single day, just by being you, then I am doing something good. Bask in it, my friend. You deserve all of it!!!!!!!
April 24, 2018 at 9:57 am
Lovely ☺
April 24, 2018 at 10:53 am
Truly, Kim. You should not hide these. Susan is soooo right.
April 24, 2018 at 2:25 pm
Thanks, Wulf!
April 24, 2018 at 2:39 pm
You are so welcome.
April 24, 2018 at 12:07 pm
This is wonderful, Susan.
We love you, Kim.
April 24, 2018 at 1:09 pm
It is such a beautiful thing when we discover what is hidden……
April 24, 2018 at 1:11 pm
Hidden beauty, hidden truths…yes, it is.
April 24, 2018 at 2:28 pm
Hidden, buried, not even a thought of what it was… I have had my eyes opened but am cautiously moving forward. I’ve read real talent… I am a 1st grader in the school of poetry! Thanks for the warm welcome…
April 24, 2018 at 4:09 pm
We all feel like first graders Kim…..you are a Poet!!!
April 24, 2018 at 2:26 pm
Right back at you! xoxo
April 24, 2018 at 2:35 pm
What a heart-wrenching poem and so achingly beautiful…I could feel and taste the salt of Kory’s brow, too, as Kim’s visceral words washed over me. Thank you for sharing Kim’s poetry and your wonderful shout-out!
April 24, 2018 at 4:10 pm
I felt the same about her poem and I had to share it. I am so glad you popped by to read it!
April 24, 2018 at 6:45 pm
Thank you so much. It was a memory I will never forget…
April 25, 2018 at 7:28 am
Thank you for sharing this and capturing my own feelings about our precious Kim. We often have no idea how much we have impacted the lives of others. Kim has been a true god send in my journey! And that poem was riveting…..
April 25, 2018 at 7:29 am
She has been in mine as well; a true light in my life.
April 25, 2018 at 11:02 am
xo
April 25, 2018 at 12:34 pm
Wow… beautifully written Kim! x