When I sit with you
under an oak tree
that is preoccupied with
tending its errant leaves
-I enjoy our companionable
silence that doesn’t shy
away from breath between words
It is a silence that is content
to remain pregnant- forever
It is an unspoken state of being
that cares not what others think
It is a communion etched in stretched moments that flow like rivers
…that space of breath between words
©Vivian Zems
Smell The Coffee 
September 8, 2019 at 11:42 am
What a rich and flowing poem
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September 8, 2019 at 4:26 pm
Thank you! 😊
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September 8, 2019 at 12:01 pm
A heart-stirring write, Vivian! ❤️ Especially love; “I enjoy our companionable silence that doesn’t shy away from breath between words.” 🙂
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September 8, 2019 at 4:25 pm
Thanks Sanaa!
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September 8, 2019 at 1:05 pm
I’ve spent some lovely afternoons quietly beside my beloved. Those are a treasure.
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September 8, 2019 at 4:25 pm
I bet!
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September 8, 2019 at 1:47 pm
Lovely poem.
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September 8, 2019 at 4:23 pm
Thanks Chris!
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September 8, 2019 at 3:06 pm
Yes indeed Vivian – “that space of breath between words” where such potential enlightenment and reassurance lurks… Beautiful and meaningful write – thank you…
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September 8, 2019 at 4:23 pm
My pleasure——and thank you for reading 😊
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September 8, 2019 at 3:22 pm
This poem is beautiful and you capture that space so well. That photo is spectacular full of vibrant colors to match the tones of your words.
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September 8, 2019 at 4:23 pm
Thank you 🙏🏾
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September 8, 2019 at 3:54 pm
There is nothing better than a union which is content and comfortable in silent togetherness.
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September 8, 2019 at 4:22 pm
Absolutely! Thanks Sherry 😊
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September 8, 2019 at 4:33 pm
A comforting poem–the oak tree tending its leaves and the companionable silence.
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September 8, 2019 at 4:53 pm
Thank you 😊
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September 8, 2019 at 4:35 pm
Such peace in your words – and the in between. What a wonderful way to ease into the day. Thank you. I am glad you have someone who brings you such love.
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September 8, 2019 at 4:53 pm
Thank you 🙏🏾
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September 8, 2019 at 6:08 pm
You have described the perfect kind of silence!
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September 9, 2019 at 9:42 pm
Thanks Mary!
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September 8, 2019 at 7:01 pm
A wonderful write, Viv, so calm and contented. I love the idea that the oak tree is too ‘preoccupied with tending its errant leaves’ to pay attention to the loving relationship just being in the pregnant silence.
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September 9, 2019 at 9:41 pm
Thanks Kim!
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September 8, 2019 at 8:45 pm
I wish I could enjoy the silence as much as this… that breath between words.
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September 8, 2019 at 9:33 pm
“silence that is content / to remain pregnant- forever” That is a powerful image. I can see it, that silence… needing nothing but itself (or what it chooses to accept).
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September 9, 2019 at 9:40 pm
Absolutely! Thanks Magaly 😊
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September 8, 2019 at 10:32 pm
this was deep for me. i like how you express your thoughts on sitting with someone underneath a tree with no words spoken. love it!
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September 9, 2019 at 9:40 pm
Thank you 🙏🏾
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September 9, 2019 at 12:35 am
A beautiful expression of that connectedness that two people can share and which requires no words. “It is a communion etched in stretched moments that flow like rivers” … beautiful … really, a splendid line of poetry.
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September 9, 2019 at 9:40 pm
Thank you 😊
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September 9, 2019 at 1:33 am
That beautiful silence of contentment between partners is a confident affirmation of their love, they need no words when love is their link. Beautifully written Vivian.
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September 9, 2019 at 9:39 pm
Thank you 🙏🏾
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September 9, 2019 at 3:07 am
There are no better spots or states of being. Well done.
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September 9, 2019 at 9:39 pm
Thank you 😊
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September 9, 2019 at 11:53 am
Beautifully described.
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October 1, 2019 at 10:30 am
This is a wonderful poem, Vivian. Ioved how your poem flowed freely and expressed your emotions. Great job, talented writer!🌸
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