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Billy Don T Lose My Number

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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 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.

Date: 6/13/2017 9:53:00 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

Date: 6/11/2017 3:15:00 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

Date: 5/28/2017 9:36:00 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

Date: 5/28/2017 7:46:00 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

Date: 5/25/2017 6:17:00 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

Date: 5/24/2017 3:42:00 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

Date: 5/24/2017 2:13:00 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

Date: 5/24/2017 10:14:00 AM

Congrats Arthur, a truly beautiful work of art :)

Eve Roper

Date: 5/24/2017 9:40:00 AM

Congratulations on POTD , your writes are always intriguing..

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 5/24/2017 9:32:00 AM

Anyone going down this path will be comforted by this unusually accurate description - just knowing they are not alone. Darkly beautiful.

Agnes Krampe

Date: 5/24/2017 9:12:00 AM

Beautiful and true. So glad to see this as POTD.

Lisa Ricci

Date: 5/24/2017 6:14:00 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

Date: 5/24/2017 4:59:00 AM

That is how it feels. Excellent piece bro. A Fav for woe.

Lin Lane

Date: 5/24/2017 4:35:00 AM

"Cause you're not anywhere that I can't find you." The agony of depression, poetically expressed,

Carol B.

Date: 5/23/2017 4:45:00 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
Date: 5/24/2017 9:15:00 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

Date: 5/23/2017 8:09:00 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
Date: 5/24/2017 9:13:00 PM

Yes Jan it was nice to see, and I wouldn't wish this on anyone, so glad all is well too!

Darren White

Date: 5/23/2017 3:42:00 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
Date: 5/24/2017 9:11:00 PM

Yes Darren and you are one of them!!!!

Tim Smith

Date: 5/22/2017 8:39:00 PM

A really somber and eye opening poem Arthur.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 5/24/2017 9:10:00 PM

Thanks Tim!