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Wrestling with the Devil
by Kyle Anne KishHis leathery, sun tanned
face still revealed his
smile lines, which crinkled
around his eyes
as well as his mouth.
I swear love seeped
from all of his pores
and surrounded me
with some sort
of hypnotic peace.
Someone referred
to him as James.
No, I thought, he’s
Big Jim. He will
always be Big Jim
because he lived
life bigger than big.
He partied hard, loved
strong, ate with fervor
and his booming voice
preceded him before
he even entered a room.
I looked at him closely,
wearing a dress shirt
and tie which wasn’t
suited to his attitude
or comfortable taste.
Big Jim.
I would
have wrestled with
the devil for Jim
if he would guarantee
me Jim would get up from
his final resting
place and twirl
me around
for one
last
dance. 06/22/2007 Posted on 06/22/2007
Copyright © 2024 Kyle Anne Kish
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Charlie Morgan on 06/22/07 at 04:03 PM ...kyleann, you slay me with your words on big jim...what a loss-but you had him a while[we're all on loan from the Lord]...but your poetics "dress" him quite well as now we can see with the third eye by your words...lovely use of language in a loving way...peace, chaz |
| Posted by Elizabeth Jill on 06/23/07 at 05:47 PM I hope everyone who needs a Big Jim - meets a Big Jim. I think Jim is reading this with a big'ole laugh, and a twirl in his step. :) |
| Posted by Quentin S Clingerman on 06/24/07 at 01:26 AM A memorable tribute. |
| Posted by Jean Mollett on 06/24/07 at 07:07 PM Hi Klye,
Great write. A lovely tribute for Big Jim. Losing a love, wouldn't be easy at all for anyone. I'ld lose the devil and grab Jesus.
thanks for sharing. :) |
| Posted by Joan Serratelli on 06/26/07 at 11:02 AM A very loving tribute to someone you obviously loved. I'm sorry for yourr loss. I know it's not easy. Wonderfully written; one of your best! |
| Posted by Kristina Woodhill on 06/26/07 at 02:15 PM I can feel his energy in this poem and it is a fine tribute. |
| Posted by Genevieve Sturrock on 06/26/07 at 03:38 PM sweet and touching and full of life. my deepest sympathies. |
| Posted by Eli Skipp on 06/28/07 at 07:28 PM This made the corner of my eyelids prick all tearful-like. You described him perfectly. |
| Posted by Jean Mollett on 06/29/07 at 05:37 AM Hi Kyle,
I know you surely miss him. Cherish your memories of you and him together. Lots of hugs. |
| Posted by David R Spellman on 07/02/07 at 10:50 AM Great descriptions of an obviously interesting character. Very nicely done. |
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