A Weaponised Mind

It’s not unusual to carry one’s mind
about with them- like a loaded gun
…to let it wander
(on occasion)
through the doors of imagination
….to watch dreams become the flesh that
clothe the dry bones of barren futures
….no, not unusual
at all

© Vivian Zems

The Sunday Muse

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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January 25, 2020

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Doorways, dreams, Dry bones, Flesh, Imagination, mind, The Suday Muse

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fireblossom32
January 25, 2020 at 9:32 pm

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Now I have Tom Jones stuck in my head! Anyway, Zeus will protect you.

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- Vivian Zems
  January 25, 2020 at 9:52 pm
  
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  Lol! Thanks Shay…he’s asleep beside me on the couch- claws, teeth and all!
  
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  - fireblossom32
    January 25, 2020 at 9:54 pm
    
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    Good boy Zeaus!
    
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- Vivian Zems
  January 25, 2020 at 9:55 pm
  
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  He says ‘hey’ to Zacky-peanut 🙂
  
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Sherry Marr
January 25, 2020 at 9:44 pm

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Not unusual at all……..our minds can cause us as much trouble as a loaded gun……..dreams becoming the flesh of the dry bones of a barren future is really amazing, Vivian. Wow!

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- Vivian Zems
  January 25, 2020 at 9:51 pm
  
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  Thanks Sherry!
  
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Beverly Crawford
January 25, 2020 at 11:11 pm

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I love the concept of the mind being a loaded gun. It so aptly describes mine! Great write.

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Carrie V. H.
January 26, 2020 at 12:45 am

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The mind is a powerful thing indeed! I absolutely love this Vivian! So wonderful to have you join us!

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- Vivian Zems
  January 26, 2020 at 4:10 pm
  
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  My pleasure, Carrie – thank you 😊
  
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Sumana Roy
January 26, 2020 at 9:34 am

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Aha….the doors of imagination do make us human. No, not unusual at all.

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Regine Karpel
January 26, 2020 at 3:41 pm

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Very true.

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- Vivian Zems
  January 26, 2020 at 4:11 pm
  
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  Indeed! Thank you 🙏🏽
  
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Björn Rudberg (brudberg)
January 26, 2020 at 8:36 pm

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I think we need to stray a bit on those dreams… if only to be able to face the hardship again

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susanstoo
January 27, 2020 at 1:06 am

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We so want to believe! Ah well, some of us aren’t willing to pretend the emperor has new clothes. Most unusual (Tom Jones!).

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Susie Clevenger
January 27, 2020 at 10:27 pm

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Oh, please keep that imagination gun loaded…I am afraid I would wither if I carried an empty pen.

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- Vivian Zems
  January 27, 2020 at 10:29 pm
  
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  Lol! I know what you mean. Thanks Susie😊
  
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purplepeninportland
January 29, 2020 at 3:13 pm

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Mind as a loaded gun is such a powerful image. Love this, Vivian.

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