From my window at the top of the hill
I observe the once vibrant city
whose streets were ruled by Wisdom
She gathered her people
and gave them counsel
until they sought their own wisdom
She was like a tree of life in the city
Her arms filled with gifts of long life
and riches
until they sought their own wisdom
Now, the desolate streets are ruled
by poverty and anarchy
while transgressions abound
Fear is free to slither in and out
of rebellious minds
…paralysing dreams and potential
Until at the climax of their torment…
they beg for Wisdom once more
© Vivian Zems
Dverse Poets Pub– Window
Skyloverwordlist– transgress, rebel, climax
August 5, 2020 at 1:06 am
Sounds about right.
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August 5, 2020 at 1:41 am
Nice use of the prompts Vivian 👏🏾. Also well thought out message behind the piece. Enjoyed it very much 🙂
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August 6, 2020 at 3:48 am
Hello dear friend! Long time no hear. Thanks a lot for your kind words 🙂
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August 5, 2020 at 2:30 am
Amazing photo-montage. I hope Wisdom is still listening (we could sure do with some). Thanks for joining in.
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August 6, 2020 at 3:49 am
thank you : ) and thanks for the prompt !
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August 5, 2020 at 6:20 am
Fear is free to slither in and out
of rebellious minds
…paralysing dreams and potential
Rebellious is a surprise word here.
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August 6, 2020 at 3:49 am
Lol!…thanks!
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August 5, 2020 at 6:20 am
Reblogged this on Reena Saxena.
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August 6, 2020 at 3:50 am
Thanks Reena!
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August 5, 2020 at 10:52 am
I enjoyed your poem a lot. I hope it’s not much longer before many of the world’s people wake up and seek wisdom once more,
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August 13, 2020 at 1:09 am
We pray so! Thanks Suzanne 🙂
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August 5, 2020 at 3:28 pm
Superb piece and so apt for today.
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August 13, 2020 at 1:09 am
Thanks Eugenia!
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August 13, 2020 at 1:14 am
You’re welcome!
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August 13, 2020 at 1:49 am
😊
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August 5, 2020 at 7:00 pm
Wonderful piece Vivian.
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August 13, 2020 at 1:08 am
Thanks Linda!
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August 5, 2020 at 8:42 pm
It does seem Wisdom has disappeared and taken Common Sense with it. Let us hope the quarantine will inspire an awakening.
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August 13, 2020 at 1:08 am
I sure hope so 🙂
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August 6, 2020 at 9:17 am
Deep and meaningful! Very nicely done, Vivian 🙂
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August 6, 2020 at 9:45 pm
Thank you!🙏🏽
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August 6, 2020 at 12:13 pm
I’m sorry your city has descended into darkness. But lights will be found. I’ve lived through many ups and downs in my own. (K)
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August 6, 2020 at 9:44 pm
London is in shades of grey with the virus and and annoying Prime Minister. But it was actually America and Trump I had in mind… riots, race, rants and Corona 😔
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August 6, 2020 at 11:42 pm
It looks worse on the news than it is. We are not so easily defeated.
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August 13, 2020 at 1:05 am
Absolutely!
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August 6, 2020 at 2:55 pm
Wisdom speaks through you – wise counsel.
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August 13, 2020 at 1:07 am
I wish! Thanks V.J!
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August 13, 2020 at 1:59 am
Welcome!
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August 6, 2020 at 4:32 pm
I love your words here. Wisdom is really lacking in today’s world. You are exactly right. Fear slithers in and out causing all kinds of havoc! Looks like we are in for a wild ride!
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August 13, 2020 at 1:06 am
Indeed, it looks that way. Thanks Dwight!
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August 13, 2020 at 1:22 am
You are welcome!
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August 13, 2020 at 1:48 am
😊
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August 6, 2020 at 11:53 pm
Very good. And they sought their own wisdom. 🙂
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August 13, 2020 at 1:05 am
Indeed they did! Thank you 🙏🏽
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