Where can a blind man live who is pursued by bees?
Where does he go when dark clouds
above occupy his mind?
-and concrete seals off the sky?
What is he meant to do when
the world is one shade of
dull, aching grey
– and he cannot even see it?
I’ll tell you………
He determines to use his faith
in a higher power
to stave off death as it tries to
scurry down his throat
like a rat
He pockets life in his loin cloth
and soldiers on
– regardless
© Vivian Zems
“Where can a blind man live who is pursued by bees?“-first line by Pablo Neruda
October 23, 2019 at 1:42 am
Such powerful words, Vivian. I like your hope at the end with an encouragement for determination.
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October 24, 2019 at 4:54 pm
Thank you! 🙂
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October 25, 2019 at 12:02 am
You’re welcome 🙂
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October 23, 2019 at 1:49 am
Most of the blind men and woman I have taught and worked with, were more capable than the world presumed, as in your poem, the blind persevere, out of strength and necessity.
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October 24, 2019 at 4:54 pm
Absolutely!
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October 23, 2019 at 9:24 am
You certainly ran with this one vivian – the questions you bring are ones for these times and the resolution is marvellous – “He pockets life in his loin cloth” what a line!
Thank you for joining in.
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October 24, 2019 at 4:54 pm
My pleasure Laura, I’m glad you liked it 🙂
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October 23, 2019 at 4:30 pm
I started the poem reading slow and softly then the second half was loud and strong and swift. Quite effective way to speak in this poem. Great Vivian
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October 26, 2019 at 11:25 pm
Thank you 😊
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October 23, 2019 at 5:31 pm
Awesome answer to a difficult question, Vivian!
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October 24, 2019 at 4:53 pm
Thanks Lynn!
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October 23, 2019 at 9:02 pm
Soldiering on might be the only choice he can make
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October 24, 2019 at 4:53 pm
Indeed!
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October 24, 2019 at 1:35 am
I love his courage and fortitude. (K)
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October 24, 2019 at 4:52 pm
Amen to that!
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October 24, 2019 at 4:46 pm
great line – “pockets like in his loin cloth” Very nice pairing with the picture! Can’t tell which came first
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October 24, 2019 at 4:51 pm
Thanks Christine!
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