Mox nix the confident smile
-you need a rib spreader to read the etchings on
a man’s heart
Mox nix all that bravado
-you must listen to the woeful silence between his
breaths
to see one that is lost and blind
Mox nix most of what is before you
-it covers a layer of reality you can only see
through the eyes of your soul
©Vivian Zems
Mox Nix. (German) Bastardization of “Es macht nichts”, used by American GI’s in WWII Europe to mean “It doesn’t matter” or “It makes no difference.”
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September 21, 2018 at 12:58 pm
Mox nix that false bravado shown by those that hope it will work one more time…or perhaps they might develop some confidence of their own next time.
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September 21, 2018 at 1:40 pm
You had me at this unforgettable quip:
you need a rib spreader to read the etchings on
a man’s heart
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September 21, 2018 at 3:14 pm
Oh Vivian this is just wonderful and I agree with Kerry re the unforgettable quip. All in all, quite brilliant and magic to read.
Anna :o]
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September 21, 2018 at 3:43 pm
A rib spreader! You’re too too much, girl!
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September 21, 2018 at 10:44 pm
Thank you 🙏🏾
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September 21, 2018 at 5:53 pm
I agree, rib spreader is pretty cool. Loved your Mox nix!
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September 27, 2018 at 6:41 pm
😊 thank you!
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September 21, 2018 at 8:01 pm
Wow Vivian! Love the rib spreader!!! So very true.
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September 21, 2018 at 10:32 pm
That false bravado… too many men think they are strong, until they stand there all alone.
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September 27, 2018 at 6:40 pm
Absolutely!
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September 22, 2018 at 12:31 am
I loved the rib spreader to read his heart. That is a great line. And true, I am sorry to say. LOL.
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September 27, 2018 at 6:40 pm
Lol! Thank you 🙏🏾
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September 22, 2018 at 6:28 pm
Beautifully written Vivian ☺💛
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September 27, 2018 at 6:40 pm
Thanks Walt!
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September 27, 2018 at 6:46 pm
My pleasure Vivian 🙂
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September 27, 2018 at 9:34 pm
🙂
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September 24, 2018 at 3:25 pm
I enjoyed the read!!
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September 27, 2018 at 6:35 pm
Thank you 😊
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