Zealots

Zealots are totally incapable of any emotion other than rage. It is an unalterable law that people who claim to care about the human race are utterly indifferent to the sufferings of individuals.
— Quentin Crisp

ZEALOTS

The raging machine, storms of zigzagging arrows, fueled by each word that bounces off the trampoline of their eardrums. A zealot sage, an oxymoronic knight, not a saint. Stained not with tears but billowing eyes and cheeks.

emotional wreck
concentrated on one theme
no deviation

The heave and the ho of heavy sacks. Teamwork in torrent. The zealot doesn’t stop to hear a prophet, except Simon. Simon will buzz in their ear about a diamond but the team has their eyes on the gold. With cold, strong hands, they sharpen their swords, meditating on the prize. They want to topsy-turvy, throw out the law, upturn the tables of dirty coins.

if one turned his head
a scene of perfect substance -
heals blind, deaf and dumb

Does the tyrant trump the zealot, or is power the point? Both explode. Not on their sides, you will be imprisoned or stomped out. Simple Simon was a zealot whose ears steared toward the Son of God.

Simon the Zealot
apostles known by their works
one’s tax collector

Zealots loose whilst hell’s hammer wills the fastening of cruel suffering. This innocent has the right approach to rid the world of tyrants though the chariots have not entered the course. The zealots would still be wielding their swords as the stone was kicked away in a powerful way.

Zealots have their way
the martyrs follow Christ’s way
Simon chose wisely
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Date: 8/19/2023 6:40:00 AM
My good friend, this is indeed a very fine poem on zealots and the terrible bad they do in their blindness and zeal. Truly a fine gem you have gifted us and a true pleasure to read this fine morn. A fav, again your verses enter this old poet's heart. God bless.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 8/31/2023 6:04:00 PM
Thank you so very much, my friend!
Date: 8/19/2023 2:44:00 AM
Great composition on Zealots, the fanatics. Their tactis was using weapons. Though Simon was a Zealot, he was one of the apostles who set out into the wider world to spread the word of God. Very true to the Bible dear Kim. Congratulations
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 8/19/2023 5:59:00 AM
Thank you, Valsa!
Date: 8/18/2023 7:19:00 PM
Great work on ZEALOTS. Simon, the zealot, tyrant trump the zealot... Great! Congratulations!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 8/19/2023 5:59:00 AM
Thank you, Chris!
Date: 8/18/2023 4:02:00 PM
Quite an impressive, remarkably inclusive poetic take on "zealots." Biblically thorough, too. We learn much from your posting. Congratulations! Brian
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 8/18/2023 4:48:00 PM
Thank you, Brian! I appreciate you!
Date: 8/18/2023 3:28:00 PM
Kim, thanks for your new word. Never read it before I read your exquisite poem that I realized the true significance of the term.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 8/18/2023 3:31:00 PM
Thank you, Lasaad!
Date: 8/18/2023 1:21:00 PM
Wow, this has captivated me as I read through, very descriptive. 'Stained not with tears but billowing eyes and cheeks.' brought images to my mind, though one can chuckle at the very description, in reality, oh gosh, no laughing matter. The angry stompers who would with no restraint, huff, puff and stomp others. Your poem is amazing, such a great write!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 8/18/2023 3:31:00 PM
I really appreciate you, BJ! Thank you!
Date: 8/17/2023 8:36:00 PM
So interesting Kim. I learnt a new word. I never realized the actual meaning until i read your wonderful poem.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 8/18/2023 5:12:00 AM
Thank you, SV!
Date: 8/17/2023 7:33:00 PM
Zealot - tends to yell-lot! (gw rhyming dictionary).
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 8/17/2023 8:15:00 PM
Probably so!
Date: 8/17/2023 12:02:00 PM
Interesting haibun Kim. You are using the term as a noun rather than a descriptive word. Zealots vs. being zealous. I get it. I find it fascinating that the word can carry either a negative or positive connotation depending on how it is used. You nicely portrayed the negative side
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 8/17/2023 2:14:00 PM
Thank you, Tom! I appreciate your comment!
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