Poetry

A collection of poems written by Kari Rimbey.

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    The King Can’t Sleep

    Hear ye, hear ye, the king can’t sleep. Awaken the village, there’s a new law to keep. Until King Fussolla lays down his head, no one in Green Hollow shall rest in their…

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    The Robe

       I’m off to see my brothers in a time yet far beyond; up ahead this land, as I approach, glows as golden as the sun. But when I draw in closer to…

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    A Riddle

        Kings proclaim to have it, none can take its place, obtained by finds when wary minds leave mischief to disgrace— evil tries to hide it, disguised as wisdom’s store— govern the…

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    Glimpse Of Heaven

        Mirrored mountains stretch across the liquid canvas, hues of gold, blue, and green on moving glass. Fingertips brush through the water colored masterpiece, sending lazy ripples over snow-capped peaks. A fish…

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    Life

      Blue veins fan across paper-thin skin, Fingers arch in a permanent bend. In crease-etched palms a newness lay, And yawns, content, on this very first day.            …

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    Rest

    What sweet relief, this peace of mine, Seated at my father’s knee; Weary no more as I recline And put my trust in Thee. His wounded hand upon my brow, Bids mournful sorrows…

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    Evil’s Path

    From where does evil come? If love is of God—and God is life— Where then is death’s birthplace? Is it formed in the heart of man as he refuses that which is good;…

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    Discontent

      How deceptive the attractions of the one ever climbing higher and higher, pressing on to a perceived lofty ground; ever searching, never seeing, ascent descending,  life nears its ending, too late to…

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    Glory

        Sweet, precious, perfect Drawing the hearts of lovers, kings and queens, mourners and slaves. To look upon it—a blessing. To envy it—a curse. In haste the erring grasp to own it;…