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
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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West Avatar
November 30, 2018 at 7:21 PM
AMEN!!! That is well observed, written and delivered! So far one of my favorites! (But I have to read more of your works!)
J.T. Avatar
May 29, 2018 at 5:24 PM
Wow; cool -JT
Teagan Avatar
April 9, 2018 at 9:05 AM
Powerful poem! We all need to follow this example! VERY well written!
Peterson Avatar
April 8, 2018 at 12:20 PM
The struggle is real. Excellent observation.
Anaswa Avatar
April 7, 2018 at 7:42 AM
good work there.
Trifiatis Avatar
April 6, 2018 at 2:20 PM
I have missed this beauty of a poem dear friend, Arturo! Congratulations for POTD!
Kriticos Avatar
April 6, 2018 at 8:25 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!
Robinson Jr. Avatar
April 4, 2018 at 11:07 AM
Powerful poetry, Arturo! Well written lines of devotional passion. Kudos on POTD. This is one jewel of a poem. Love and joy always.
Onclaud Avatar
April 4, 2018 at 10:37 AM
riveting work which deserves a POTD award, arturo... bravo!... huggs
Sathasivam Avatar
April 3, 2018 at 2:10 AM
Excellent poem. Well penned with powerful words. Congratulations on POTD my friend. Thanks for sharing it.
Michael Avatar
April 3, 2018 at 5:37 AM
Thank you Ravi... All the best my friend
Horsman Avatar
March 31, 2018 at 3:29 PM
Powerful and a need to write. the subject matter, today's reality..wonderful poetry like this, highlights the tragedy.
Michael Avatar
April 3, 2018 at 5:36 AM
Thank you Harry...All the best to you my friend...
Murray Avatar
March 31, 2018 at 12:10 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.
Bateman Avatar
March 30, 2018 at 4:32 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
Michael Avatar
March 30, 2018 at 5:34 AM
Good Friday Gary...Nice to see you...All the best to you and yours...
Pigeon Tart Avatar
March 29, 2018 at 7:50 PM
Congratulations on potd Aturo! All the best to you my friend. xomo
Michael Avatar
March 29, 2018 at 7:58 PM
Thank you Maureen... All the best to you and Goggles
Turner Avatar
March 29, 2018 at 4:46 PM
Congratulations on POTD Arturo. Inspiring write. reminds me of my dad. he used to always say, "Get thee behind me , Satan."
Michael Avatar
March 29, 2018 at 5:55 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...
Dietrich Avatar
March 29, 2018 at 3:45 PM
Hey congrats on POTD!!
Michael Avatar
March 29, 2018 at 5:58 PM
Thanks to you...It's good to be amongst poets...one of those stars is you...All the best...
Warrior Avatar
March 29, 2018 at 1:04 PM
Congrats!!! my poetic amigo on POTD!!!...excellent verse my friend...stay in the light...^WW^
Michael Avatar
March 29, 2018 at 6:04 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...
Messina Avatar
March 29, 2018 at 11:10 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
Michael Avatar
March 29, 2018 at 6:06 PM
Thank you, Charles... Sensitive souls we are...I wish you a happy Easter...and all the best to you...
Smith Avatar
March 29, 2018 at 10:15 AM
Perfect timing Arturo, congratulations for POTD honors...
Michael Avatar
March 29, 2018 at 6:11 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...
Wanter Avatar
March 29, 2018 at 9:32 AM
Very well written! I can identify. Congratulations!
Michael Avatar
March 29, 2018 at 10:04 AM
Thank you Sunlite...Happy Easter to you...All the best my friend...
Downing  Avatar
March 29, 2018 at 7:51 AM
Congrats on your awesome POTD, Arturo! Hugs :)
Michael Avatar
March 29, 2018 at 10:03 AM
Thank you Akkina...Happy Easter to you and yours...All the best
Williams Avatar
March 29, 2018 at 7:45 AM
Congrats on the POTD Arturo, well deserved...Maria
Michael Avatar
March 29, 2018 at 6:22 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...
Allison Avatar
March 29, 2018 at 7:34 AM
Powerfully penned Arturo, many congrats on POTD:-) hugs Jan xx
Michael Avatar
March 29, 2018 at 10:02 AM
Thank you Jan...Happy Easter to you and yours...All the best...
Krampe Avatar
March 29, 2018 at 7:22 AM
Congrats on POTD, Arturo.
Michael Avatar
March 29, 2018 at 10:01 AM
Always lovely to hear from you Agnes...Happy Easter...All the best
Andresen Avatar
March 29, 2018 at 7:19 AM
- A powerful poem, Arturo - Love the end - Congratulations with your p.o.t.d., well deserved - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Michael Avatar
March 29, 2018 at 10:01 AM
Thank you Anne-Lise...Happy Easter to you and yours...All the best
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