Arthur Vaso Poet Free verse

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No ones knows the darkness
Other than one who knows... the darkness

I will always be an open door to listen.

 

 

Billy Don T Lose My Number

Billy don’t lose my number


No ones knows the darkness
Other than one who knows... the darkness
There is no snow
There is no white
Wings are clipped
There is no flight

Answers fly away in the air
Leaving the human heart in despair
Whiskey tumbles down the throat
No more am I the ambitious goat
Broken glass and twisted rope
Dusk invites my... my final cry

Love gave me peace for a while
Then love became ill as death hovered
Over caskets and flowers soon to be
Dancing with my dead thoughts in the open air
How do I say, I really do not care?
Seeking death and pain, a solace I wear

Angels greet those other than me
I, deserving of the dirt, you shall never see
The labyrinth of pain upon the graveyard paths
Many shall walk, yet not a one will be
Any angel that could take me to the sea
Drowning in pain, the knife sets me free

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Freddie Robinson Jr. June 13, 2017 at 9:53 AM A very dark write, full of pain and despair. A most Gothic sense of existence, Arthur. Your pen let the hurt and hopelessness flow effortlessly onto the page. It stains our heart, but the words are written so well and deep, we walk away carrying the echos of that pain w/us. Kudos for POTD. Dark writes generally aren't given the award. Love always.

Faraz Ajmal June 11, 2017 at 3:15 AM A very beautiful written poem, congrats on your poem as it was the poem of the day, so you should know that your poem is excellent however I m new on this site and would really appreciate if you could find time to read my poems and give your honest reviews about them

Connie Marcum Wong May 28, 2017 at 9:36 PM Your first lines are so definitive of that hopeless feeling. You poem is deep and moving Arthur. Congratulations on have you poem honored as POTD! 7 ;

Paul Callus May 28, 2017 at 7:46 AM Dwelling in the throes of darkness can be painful and emotionally overpowering. Breaking free is no mean feat. Wishing Billy all the best....paul

Gary Bateman May 25, 2017 at 6:17 AM Arthur, Congratulations on POTD!! A very powerful write replete with palpable emotions and thoughts. Darkness can pray on all of us as human beings at one time or another in one's life. The sadness and pain are obvious. Outstanding Work!! SEVEN/FAVE!! Cheers and Best, Gary

Keith O.J. Hunt May 24, 2017 at 3:42 PM A sad powerful write arthur; I hope things work out, we in this world are all in it together and one can only emphasize since the shadow of this world is sometimes overbearing. All the best to you and Billy:-)

Anne-Lise Andresen May 24, 2017 at 2:13 PM - The darkness sucks you down into a bottomless hole ... a deadly pain - a lonely hell, Arthur - Be strong Billy !!! - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. ! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Akkina Downing May 24, 2017 at 10:14 AM Congrats Arthur, a truly beautiful work of art :)

Eve Roper May 24, 2017 at 9:40 AM Congratulations on POTD , your writes are always intriguing..

Sunlite Wanter May 24, 2017 at 9:32 AM Anyone going down this path will be comforted by this unusually accurate description - just knowing they are not alone. Darkly beautiful.

Agnes Krampe May 24, 2017 at 9:12 AM Beautiful and true. So glad to see this as POTD.

Lisa Ricci May 24, 2017 at 6:14 AM Arthur Arthur Arthur. Your words are hauntingly true. "No ones knows the darkness Other than one who knows... the darkness" as are the rest of your words and thoughts. This is solid in every way. Congratulations on it being selected POTD for it is so deserving. Well done entirely. Have a wonderful day.

Maurice Yvonne May 24, 2017 at 4:59 AM That is how it feels. Excellent piece bro. A Fav for woe.

Carol B. May 23, 2017 at 4:45 PM Arthur, This poem shows the caring heart that you possess. Depression can be so scary and debilitating. This piece really moved me. Reading the comments below I pray your friend is okay! Arthur Vaso May 24, 2017 at 9:15 PM Thanks Carol, I dont know Billy, only read a few of his poems and know he loves animals, and I just felt bad someone feeling down.

Jan Allison May 23, 2017 at 8:09 AM That first stanza hits home hard Arthur:-( Thank goodness caring people on soup united to help Billy and hopefully he will be getting the care and support he needs. I am so relieved it had a positive ending I am sure he will be very touched how many people care:-) hugs Jan xx Arthur Vaso May 24, 2017 at 9:13 PM Yes Jan it was nice to see, and I wouldn't wish this on anyone, so glad all is well too!

Darren White May 23, 2017 at 3:42 AM Supportive and great poem my friend. Living in that dakness hurts so much. It is so wonderful to find out that there are so many supportive people on this site..... Arthur Vaso May 24, 2017 at 9:11 PM Yes Darren and you are one of them!!!!

Tim Smith May 22, 2017 at 8:39 PM A really somber and eye opening poem Arthur. Arthur Vaso May 24, 2017 at 9:10 PM Thanks Tim!