Clouds without rain
the unmet eye
quicksand underfoot
a wallet that leaks
a dawn delayed
and a cement sky
…..these things can drive a (wo)man insane
©Vivian Zems
Poetry Form: Sevenling
Real Toads
Vivian Zems
Mum, author and dentist is how I describe myself. I love creating pictures from words. Sometimes a painter, other times a weaver- words are my tool; trying to create something beautiful. When I was nine, my dad introduced me to audio books. I was hooked. With his guidance, I fell into a world where words became life simply by weaving them together. So here I am, living out my passion- reading and writing! Enjoy the ride with me 😁😁
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Smell The Coffee 
September 30, 2019 at 11:52 pm
Ooooo…Sevenlings! One of my fave forms! Here’s one from me from not-too-far-back: https://rlavalette.wordpress.com/2019/08/14/sevenling-if-were-lucky/
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October 1, 2019 at 12:26 am
The leaky wallet would probably drive me crazy the quickest. Thanks for taking this form for a test drive.
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October 1, 2019 at 10:14 am
What a concise and thoughtful poem
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October 1, 2019 at 1:15 pm
I have never known a wallet not to leak on the other hand an unmet eye can be quite entrancing especially if it indicates a hint of interest.
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October 2, 2019 at 8:35 pm
Thanks Robin! It’s an interesting way to see it.
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October 1, 2019 at 1:27 pm
Nice sevenling, a form I like. And, hi Zeus!
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October 1, 2019 at 7:10 pm
Thanks Shay! Zeus says hi too!
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October 1, 2019 at 7:17 pm
This is really captivating and powerful Vivian. Oh the heaviness of a cement sky. It can crush your spirit.
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October 2, 2019 at 8:33 pm
Indeed it can, Rob!
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October 1, 2019 at 7:23 pm
Love your sevenling, Viv! I especially relate to ‘the unmet eye’ and ‘a cement sky’.
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October 2, 2019 at 8:34 pm
Thanks Kim!
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October 1, 2019 at 8:52 pm
I resonate with the leaking wallet. Nice one!
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October 2, 2019 at 8:33 pm
Thanks Sherry!
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