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Crossing the Desert of Life

Who’s that Standing On the Corner of my mind Shouting out Insanities Throwing up a hate Blind Saying I’ve been Abused Violence will justify the Crime Pretending, he Cares about me Secretly Planing my demise What's that Thing Poisoning my heart in pain Coloring my eyes Red wishing you would suffer Pointing at YOU to blame Surely, he walked in Uninvited while on my Knees I cried When Desperation turned to Darkness Good God I never felt YOU by my side What's that voice Slyly questioning Sowing Doubts in fields of hope Get behind me Wicked one Tempt Someone else Mixing your Truth with lies I don't Care for it I was Born to Live and YOU were made to Die

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James West

Date: 11/30/2018 7:21:00 PM

AMEN!!! That is well observed, written and delivered! So far one of my favorites! (But I have to read more of your works!)

Honestly J.T.

Date: 5/29/2018 5:24:00 PM

Wow; cool -JT

Becca Teagan

Date: 4/9/2018 9:05:00 AM

Powerful poem! We all need to follow this example! VERY well written!

Tim Peterson

Date: 4/8/2018 12:20:00 PM

The struggle is real. Excellent observation.

Felix Anaswa

Date: 4/7/2018 7:42:00 AM

good work there.

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 4/6/2018 2:20:00 PM

I have missed this beauty of a poem dear friend, Arturo! Congratulations for POTD!

Kyle Kriticos

Date: 4/6/2018 8:25:00 AM

Oooooo I like this one my friend very deep and inspirational...makes me think of this text: 1 Corinthians 10:13 New King James Version (NKJV) 13 No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it. compelling poem my friend!

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 4/4/2018 11:07:00 AM

Powerful poetry, Arturo! Well written lines of devotional passion. Kudos on POTD. This is one jewel of a poem. Love and joy always.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 4/4/2018 10:37:00 AM

riveting work which deserves a POTD award, arturo... bravo!... huggs

Ravi Sathasivam

Date: 4/3/2018 2:10:00 AM

Excellent poem. Well penned with powerful words. Congratulations on POTD my friend. Thanks for sharing it.

Arturo Michael
Date: 4/3/2018 5:37:00 AM

Thank you Ravi... All the best my friend

Harry Horsman

Date: 3/31/2018 3:29:00 PM

Powerful and a need to write. the subject matter, today's reality..wonderful poetry like this, highlights the tragedy.

Arturo Michael
Date: 4/3/2018 5:36:00 AM

Thank you Harry...All the best to you my friend...

Jean Murray

Date: 3/31/2018 12:10:00 PM

I did not realize the theme until I reached "Get behind me", although I knew it was about abuse. Either way a wonderful write. I add my congratulations.

Gary Bateman

Date: 3/30/2018 4:32:00 AM

Hello Arturo, Best Congratulations to you on POTD with this most excellent selection!! Powerfully and passionately done!! The last verse is the perfect ending. Cheers and Best, Gary

Arturo Michael
Date: 3/30/2018 5:34:00 AM

Good Friday Gary...Nice to see you...All the best to you and yours...

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib

Date: 3/29/2018 7:50:00 PM

Congratulations on potd Aturo! All the best to you my friend. xomo

Arturo Michael
Date: 3/29/2018 7:58:00 PM

Thank you Maureen... All the best to you and Goggles

Daniel Turner

Date: 3/29/2018 4:46:00 PM

Congratulations on POTD Arturo. Inspiring write. reminds me of my dad. he used to always say, "Get thee behind me , Satan."

Arturo Michael
Date: 3/29/2018 5:55:00 PM

And he was right to say so... it's his mind...who he invites in must be kind...Thank you Daniel...Happy Easter to you and yours...

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/29/2018 3:45:00 PM

Hey congrats on POTD!!

Arturo Michael
Date: 3/29/2018 5:58:00 PM

Thanks to you...It's good to be amongst poets...one of those stars is you...All the best...

Winged Warrior

Date: 3/29/2018 1:04:00 PM

Congrats!!! my poetic amigo on POTD!!!...excellent verse my friend...stay in the light...^WW^

Arturo Michael
Date: 3/29/2018 6:04:00 PM

May the blood of Christ wash over you and cleanse you with love... Thanks, my friend...When I review the poems you inspired me to write...I remember you...

Charles Messina

Date: 3/29/2018 11:10:00 AM

Beautifully written Arturo, I have felt what you have wrote my friend. And I'm sure most everyone has. Congrats on your POTD my friend....Charles

Arturo Michael
Date: 3/29/2018 6:06:00 PM

Thank you, Charles... Sensitive souls we are...I wish you a happy Easter...and all the best to you...

Charlie Smith

Date: 3/29/2018 10:15:00 AM

Perfect timing Arturo, congratulations for POTD honors...

Arturo Michael
Date: 3/29/2018 6:11:00 PM

Yeah...Somehow... The poem was done on the spot...no planning...yet came right out...I'd like to believe I'm riding the horse and not the horse taking me for a ride...All the best Charlie...have a happy Easter...

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 3/29/2018 9:32:00 AM

Very well written! I can identify. Congratulations!

Arturo Michael
Date: 3/29/2018 10:04:00 AM

Thank you Sunlite...Happy Easter to you...All the best my friend...

Akkina Downing

Date: 3/29/2018 7:51:00 AM

Congrats on your awesome POTD, Arturo! Hugs :)

Arturo Michael
Date: 3/29/2018 10:03:00 AM

Thank you Akkina...Happy Easter to you and yours...All the best

Maria Williams

Date: 3/29/2018 7:45:00 AM

Congrats on the POTD Arturo, well deserved...Maria

Arturo Michael
Date: 3/29/2018 6:22:00 PM

How would you describe a virtual poem?...it stands out in 3D... I want to hear what you think it would be... A one line two line three...power words...what can be said in an inhale and exhaled naturally...