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Part 3 of Trilogy

Dead babies All in circles Dead babies Screaming, screaming I hear my name Over here, over here One second of birth I die in flame Of wombs passion Don’t be crying I was always dying Don’t touch me now Don’t feel the cold placenta Tumble down lost one ways Deep purple tunnels Swiss alpine meadows Light and night twisted like vine I never cry, never try I was a soft heart when I was born Now you can touch a heart of stone The rum and bourbon keep stones wet Touching me is touching the devil One day, in that moment in time I imagine Holding your hand The one I don’t know I take another drink of the devil and laugh Imagine a cloudy day That Alice comes to save me Alice, meet the rabbit Wonderland is over there Returning to fantasy no more Clones and drones and rolling stones Lovers and strangers They all seem far away The darkness calls I am Alice in wonderland I have been elected For death My name is Stephen

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Richard Lamoureux

Date: 8/29/2015 1:06:00 AM

Why am I not surprised??? Great job Alice!!!

Arthur Vaso
Date: 8/29/2015 1:17:00 AM

Thank you, but remember, only on Thursdays! :)

Robert Lindley

Date: 8/28/2015 10:21:00 PM

Great poem my friend. BACK IN MY DAY, back in the days of my youth it was Steppenwolf and Alice Cooper! Rare Earth, GrandFunk and Deep Purple. Yet Alice Copper's music always held me, in its dark arms. Somehow it seemed more perfect in flow and energy. A7

Arthur Vaso
Date: 8/28/2015 10:35:00 PM

Thank you so much Richard, I wrote this trilogy after watching his biography on YouTube.

Alexis Y.

Date: 8/28/2015 5:57:00 PM

Arthur, I enjoy reading your work. This is a well written dark write. I'm often moved in some way by your skillful hand. Excellent job! :-)Alexis

Arthur Vaso
Date: 8/28/2015 9:36:00 PM

You are way too kind thank you!

Nette Onclaud

Date: 8/28/2015 1:41:00 PM

painted with dark tones but so well rendered, arthur... beautiful in its brokeness; i had this feeling you had a slice of alice in you!.. huggs

Arthur Vaso
Date: 8/28/2015 9:35:00 PM

Thank you Nette! Hugs right back!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/28/2015 9:15:00 AM

OH my, you color him so dark, Arthur! It makes me curious how this guy is today!! I loved that line with the rolling stones. It just rolled right off my tongue!! TEll me again why you are obsessed with Alice Cooper! He is sure inspiring some great imagery for you!

Arthur Vaso
Date: 8/28/2015 9:33:00 PM

That is more of a compliment that you know, and I thank you so much for it!!!!!

Richard D Seal

Date: 8/28/2015 4:53:00 AM

I see you mention was he classicly trained, I've no idea on that, but his track 'Halo the Flies' most certainly is. if that were played by a symphony orchestra at the Albert Hall it would be hailed as up there with the best of them. Mostly a musical piece it takes some understanding, draw your own conclusions on what few lyrics there are. Ok I'm a massive fan lol. Take care, Richard

Arthur Vaso
Date: 8/28/2015 9:30:00 PM

Yes I am not 100% sure myself, but his music was a lot more than it seemed at the time, in my opinion. There is a very interesting biography of him on youtube that I watched before doing this trilogy! Thanks for such nice comments!

Richard D Seal

Date: 8/28/2015 4:32:00 AM

Oh Wow, Alice was definately a 'Generation Landslide' when he came on the scene. A hate figure to all parents, so immediately a hero to us young ones at the time lol. Had his ups and downs but still going strong. I know people are put off by the apparent weirdness of the band but they wrote some amazing lyrics set to fantastic music. Ok I'm a massive fan lol. love this poem. Take care Richard

Arthur Vaso
Date: 8/28/2015 9:25:00 PM

Thank you, and yes to all of that, my parents were wise, they loved him too right along with Tiny Tim LOL, saw right through the "act"

Eileen Manassian

Date: 8/28/2015 4:03:00 AM

You have such a way to bring the reader into your world...this time...it was a dark and sad world....one without hope. I thought Alice Cooper was a singer? Then there's Alice in Wonderland. I'm a bit depressed so many brain isn't working right today. It's a well written piece....oh the part about the babies...Hugs

Arthur Vaso
Date: 8/28/2015 9:23:00 PM

Yes he was a singer, and well I will think of something soon to cheer you up!

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 8/28/2015 2:49:00 AM

Even the dark side of life could be inspiring in its own way. The poet serves only the muse of poetry in a just and harmonious manner. Well done dear, Arthur.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 8/28/2015 9:22:00 PM

Thank you kindly Demetrios!

Viv Wigley

Date: 8/28/2015 12:49:00 AM

Great write, Arthur- deeoply darkly. You've not been out drinking with Ian Guyler, by any chance? Regards, Viv

Arthur Vaso
Date: 8/28/2015 9:21:00 PM

Don't think he has a hat, so no! LOL

Jan Allison

Date: 8/27/2015 11:50:00 PM

Alice in wonderland meets Alice Cooper - dark and deep and sad full of longing Arthur a cry for help:-( hugs Janxx

Arthur Vaso
Date: 8/28/2015 12:42:00 AM

Thanks Jan!

April Walter Skyy

Date: 8/27/2015 11:43:00 PM

Dark poem and very nicely written. I hope you will stop pass something and check out some of my work I think you might enjoy Once Upon a Fairy Tale Noon" and "Forbidden Love". I hope to see you there. Have a good night!!!

Arthur Vaso
Date: 8/28/2015 12:42:00 AM

Thank you, I will take a look! :)