the chosen are called
to be as cities on the tops of hills
with hope beaming
from between clenched teeth
they reveal their courage
with thudding hearts
and trembling knees
by being the first ones to fall
© Vivian Zems
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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April 23, 2020 at 1:14 am
Your poem is an uplifting tribute to all folks on our front lines
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April 25, 2020 at 10:10 am
Thanks Helen…I can’t thank them enough!
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April 23, 2020 at 4:54 am
Sadly humans don’t always do the right thing as we make mistakes. Let us hope we can get out of this Covid crisis soon without too many more deaths.
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April 25, 2020 at 10:07 am
Indeed…thanks for reading, Robin
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April 23, 2020 at 10:24 pm
It would be good if all politicians could walk in the footsteps of our hospital heroes and hold the hand of a Covid-19 patient dying alone. I shudder when I see the photographs of the crowded beaches just reopened, and hear Georgia is opening bowling alleys and massage parlors.
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April 25, 2020 at 10:07 am
I worry about that too, Beverly…let’s hope and pray
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April 23, 2020 at 11:30 pm
I think my heart just broke. Not, I’m sure of it. So much truth in this one, Vivian… so very timely.
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April 25, 2020 at 10:06 am
I’m glad you could relate….those healthcare workers are simply angels
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April 24, 2020 at 6:54 am
The chosen, the fallen in the service of us all deserve our respect and gratitude, especially right now. Brilliant write, Viv.
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April 25, 2020 at 10:05 am
Thanks Khaya 🙂
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April 24, 2020 at 10:44 pm
Their courage is what saves us in the end!! Love this, Viv 💝💝
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April 25, 2020 at 6:11 am
Thanks Sanaa!
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April 28, 2020 at 12:02 am
Ouch! Terribly true.
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April 28, 2020 at 1:16 pm
Indeed! 😟
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