When all the world burns in chaos
and the claws of panic sink deep
When emotions take flight
like untamed horses derailing
chariots of hope
-I go to that place between
my thoughts
where clouds heavy-laden
with dreams wait for me
It is in this place
that God draws near
-to whisper in my ear
©Vivian Zems
Hedge 55- a poem in 55 words
May 11, 2018 at 7:34 pm
Well said.
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May 11, 2018 at 8:54 pm
The images in this dance before the eyes–the fire, the claws, the derailed chariot, and the float of those heavy-bottomed clouds that hold our unshed dreams. I know that spot well, and I don’t know how people stay sane who can’t find it. Thanks so much for playing,Vivian.May your weekend be of the most kickass variety possible.
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May 12, 2018 at 6:09 am
Thanks, J! I’m glad you liked it. Have a great weekend too!
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May 12, 2018 at 12:11 am
These word and phrases are beautiful! I love “It is in this place that God draws near to whisper in my ear”.well done Vivian! ☺💜
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May 12, 2018 at 2:41 pm
Thank you! 😊 and for the re-blog!
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May 12, 2018 at 11:16 pm
You’re very welcome ☺
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May 12, 2018 at 12:13 am
Reblogged this on Walt's Writings and commented:
A beautiful poem in 55 words by my friend Vivian at smellthecoffeeweb.com
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May 12, 2018 at 1:20 am
Enjoyed it, Viv.
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May 12, 2018 at 2:41 pm
Thank you! 😊
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May 12, 2018 at 5:47 am
Beautiful poem Vivian
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May 12, 2018 at 2:39 pm
Thanks Nitin 😊
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May 13, 2018 at 10:09 pm
I read this on 55 day, but it got me thinking and i thought so much that I apparently forgot to comment! I love the idea of interstices between thoughts where the Divine speaks.
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May 14, 2018 at 11:58 pm
Thanks. .. it’s a hidden place – but it’s there.
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May 15, 2018 at 8:28 pm
To slip into the “empty but not empty spaces” – to wait with impatient patience, to stop and breathe – to listen for the kiss of the divine – is perhaps the only means and way to reground and find breath for beauty in the next steps – onwards …. sublime! Wonderful 55 Viv!
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May 16, 2018 at 7:20 pm
Thank you…and such wonderful comments! 😊
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