....666...."hello!?"

High wire acts, of the acrobats....

Born into the family, of what has always been

Welcome to the nighttime, in the days of sin!?

Creased and folded handkerchiefs, to keep the dust at bay

Hands reaching as they turn, from within their open graves....

And now watching from afar, those ones who knew?!

Carved into their shadows, this black and blue

Waiting upon the platforms, with their bleak made eyes

Dulled by the flavours, of such crashing skies....

High wire acts, of these acrobats

Tumbling and falling; spinning, into what has always been!?

Calling wrong numbers, in this world, of sin....666....

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"Hello?!"
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Brown Avatar
July 8, 2011 at 10:37 AM
I enjoyed reading your amazing poetry today John. I hope you have a wonderful weekend filled with good health, love, laughter, and loads of inspiration. Love, Carol
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August 2, 2010 at 11:33 PM
you know John supposedly that number is wrong o.o it was all a typo! oh no it was supposedly 616, i just found out in this interesting facts book i got a few weeks ago, now i'm weary of that number! great poem John
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July 7, 2010 at 6:37 AM
Deep poem John, interesting and brilliant. An extreme choice of words very mysterious form. Enjoyed reading your poetry, also thanks for your comment,..P.D.
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June 13, 2010 at 12:48 AM
its always worrisome when we cause ourselves to fall into great trouble becasue we call for it.but soon, even with anothers help, in time.we burrow our way out of it. great thoughts, John. have a great night. ~Always&Forever Lynette
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June 12, 2010 at 9:43 PM
very intense subtle depth here, John! well done! and thank you for your inspiring comments! gemini jim
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June 9, 2010 at 11:45 PM
John first of all I want to thankyou for your sinciere comments,thankyou!I'm reading this poem'the evil number'give me chills in my spine,yet one have to know this is true evil exists ,sin exists but so does good kindhearted people like you!Glad to see your new posts John,and hope my inspiration returns so I can write!Celene:)
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June 7, 2010 at 3:10 PM
Yes John .the green eyed monster is constantly lurking to do its evil deeds.. great poetry .. and wonderful lines... so enjoyed an amazing creative write .. with luv from the "Sweetheart"
Brown Avatar
June 7, 2010 at 10:41 AM
This is going to my favorites. I feel what you write here today John. Some people never think before they take actions whether by words or fighting that hurt others so badly. Thank you for sharing this write today. Love, Carol
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