Beware the bearers of silence
for they are showing you a strength in
carrying weighted words
Words- nestled in a voiceless box
that rearrange themselves
but are in no hurry to be released
Words that lie in a languid stupor
-patient enough for their bearer
to pick (like choice fruit)
the right ones
©Vivian Zems
Dverse Poets – Voice
Real Toads
Smell The Coffee 
August 12, 2019 at 9:39 pm
Silence as “weighted words” is just wonderful, Viv.
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August 12, 2019 at 9:40 pm
Thank you 🙏🏾
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August 12, 2019 at 9:49 pm
Once released, weigh the truth of those words, carefully.
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August 12, 2019 at 10:41 pm
Touché!
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August 13, 2019 at 12:17 am
Beautiful
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August 13, 2019 at 12:35 am
Thank you
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August 13, 2019 at 12:50 am
Like this Vivian. There can be strength in silence!
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August 17, 2019 at 7:47 pm
Indeed!
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August 13, 2019 at 1:51 am
Pick when the time is right to release them.
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August 17, 2019 at 7:47 pm
Absolutely!
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August 13, 2019 at 1:57 am
Silence often speaks volumes but, watch out for the sword it can cut both ways.
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August 17, 2019 at 7:47 pm
Lol!
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August 13, 2019 at 2:01 am
Silence can be weightier than words…some weigh their words wisely, others with ill intent.
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August 17, 2019 at 7:47 pm
Indeed!
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August 13, 2019 at 3:37 am
“patient enough for their bearer to pick (like choice fruit)” – wonderful!
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August 17, 2019 at 7:46 pm
Thank you!
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August 13, 2019 at 3:57 am
Very good warning for all!
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August 17, 2019 at 7:47 pm
Thank you 🙂
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August 13, 2019 at 8:17 am
Those weighted words in a voiceless box are ominous, Viv, and I wonder if the ‘right ones’ are truthful or, like politicians’ lies, dressed up as ‘choice fruit’.
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August 17, 2019 at 7:46 pm
That’s the conundrum-the speaker decides, displaying their true nature.
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August 13, 2019 at 7:21 pm
I think the word is sometimes too filled with words… the silence will help the one who listens to find those ripe words.
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August 13, 2019 at 10:55 pm
I like this. It speaks to me (silently, with economy of word-choice).
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August 17, 2019 at 7:44 pm
Thanks Barry!
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August 14, 2019 at 2:53 am
Silent ones are expected to be good listeners. Or day dreaming rather than paying attention.
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August 14, 2019 at 9:25 pm
Words that wait till they are the right ones are the best ones.
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August 15, 2019 at 9:22 am
Absolutely
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August 15, 2019 at 4:08 pm
Like the words rearranging themselves, waiting…great image!
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August 15, 2019 at 10:49 pm
Thanks Rajani👍🏽
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August 16, 2019 at 12:49 am
Chi of Cat
Silence ‘Fore
First Strike
Paws Speak
Loudest Then Back to Nap
True Only A Cat Toy Inside..;)
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August 17, 2019 at 12:08 pm
I like the sinister tone. We only are allowed to hear about the most blemish-free berries. But actions will tell the truth of the condition of the fruit kept undercover. And silence, where there ought to be words, can mean terrible things depending on the moment.
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August 17, 2019 at 7:42 pm
Thanks Rommy!
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