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Manic Melancholia

Manic Melancholia He flew high as a kite with no ceiling concealing his madness A hawker plying his trade with all prayers lost preying on reason Sold out flapping wings and the wind soaring no sores attached No strings yet a puppet found but not lost scraping skies all in one He struck the most delirious chords strangled the care of his mind A hanged man falling a bruising garrotte noosed losing the plot then The parachute opened on impact buried the mania deep under cover

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017




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Date: 11/17/2017 1:50:00 PM
Kai, you have such an interesting way of using words and making your poetry deep and dark~
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Date: 11/1/2017 6:06:00 AM
"High as a kite", "ceiling concealing", that is beautifully written. As is all of this very relatable poem....
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Date: 10/25/2017 8:21:00 PM
A very sad, deep look inside oneself Kai. Well written with awesome imagery. Your first line is spectacular. Enjoyed!
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Kai Michael Neumann
Date: 10/26/2017 1:41:00 AM
Thank you so much Susan. I appreciate that. Many wishes, Kai
Date: 10/25/2017 8:36:00 AM
Potent pen!
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Kai Michael Neumann
Date: 10/26/2017 1:41:00 AM
Thank you. I like that expression 'Potent Pen'.

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