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Decomposing Poetry

I am
As I gaze up towards the universe

I am
As a fading star lingering in the night

I am
Lost inside the twilight's whispered dreams

I am
Reality inside tomorrows twisted illusions

I am
Without purpose

I am
Nothing, nothing at all

I am
One with not even a reason to die

I am
The one who sold his insanity

I am
Alone and so very afraid 

Eating the dirt and decay infiltrating my solitude grave

Copyright © Arthur Vaso | Year Posted 2017

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Andrea Dietrich Date: 2/1/2017 3:40:00 PM LIke CArolyn, I love the format of this one, how you give it such lovely flow in its pattern. The last line, so pessimistic. But all in all, I really loved it!! Login to Reply Arthur Vaso Date: 3/6/2017 11:27:00 PM That' me always seeing the dark side!!

Carolyn Devonshire Date: 1/31/2017 8:27:00 AM This is a creatively unique form you have developed here and it adds to the flow of your words very much, Arthur. (Emily Dickinson mused similarly in her poem "I'm Nobody'), but you go beyond her words to remind us that those who are alone and afraid sometimes turn their thoughts to death. Excellent in both concept and execution! Hugs, Carolyn Login to Reply Arthur Vaso Date: 3/6/2017 11:26:00 PM Thank you Carolyn, one day I will be beyond!

Carole Duet Date: 1/30/2017 6:08:00 PM Hi Arthur! I am amazed the sentiment in this poem. I've been there and hope you don't really believe all that you said here. Have a little glass of wine, listen to some happy music, do a little dance...and thank God for your wonderful talent. Carole Login to Reply Arthur Vaso Date: 3/6/2017 11:25:00 PM You are so nice thank you!

Claudia Polydoro Date: 1/29/2017 2:13:00 PM A very strong one, Arthur... I think a lot of people have felt this way once in a while... Hugs Login to Reply Arthur Vaso Date: 1/29/2017 4:34:00 PM Thank you so much! :)

Jean Murray Date: 1/28/2017 4:15:00 PM I am so glad you have no reason to die. But stop eating that dirt or you will! Login to Reply Arthur Vaso Date: 1/29/2017 4:37:00 PM LOL, well I wash it down with whiskey!

Eileen Manassian Date: 1/24/2017 2:16:00 PM Oh, Arthur...what a pic...what a poem. You are so talented.....Sending hugs and thanks for the visits to my work and blog. I've been busy lately...Trying to catch up. Hugs Login to Reply Arthur Vaso Date: 1/29/2017 4:36:00 PM It is I who thanks you! :)

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 1/24/2017 3:06:00 AM This is a darker piece from you Arthur. It is excellent however I hope tomorrow brings some light. ; ) 7 Login to Reply Arthur Vaso Date: 1/29/2017 4:36:00 PM Thanks Connie, this was just fiction!! :)

Richard Lamoureux Date: 1/23/2017 11:00:00 PM I like the mood of the piece and the accompanying photo Arthur. Thanks for all your visits. Login to Reply Arthur Vaso Date: 1/29/2017 4:35:00 PM Hi Richard, tiss I who thanks you!

Winged Warrior Date: 1/23/2017 9:58:00 PM Beautifully darkly done my friend...god bless...^WW^ Login to Reply Arthur Vaso Date: 1/29/2017 4:34:00 PM Thank you ^WW^ !!

Alexis Y. Date: 1/23/2017 4:55:00 PM Hi Arthur, I really enjoyed this dark thought provoking write. I could relate to it as well. A without a doubt seven- Alexis Login to Reply Arthur Vaso Date: 1/23/2017 9:58:00 PM Thanks Alexis so kind as usual!

Seren Roberts Date: 1/23/2017 4:54:00 PM hey i like this one.......Seren Login to Reply Arthur Vaso Date: 1/23/2017 9:57:00 PM Thanks for the whisper!

Jan Allison Date: 1/23/2017 8:40:00 AM very dark and deep Arthur -as you know my poetry is poop so it will decompose quite easily over time lol:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Arthur Vaso Date: 1/23/2017 4:16:00 PM LOL so funny, thansk Jan! :)

Casarah Nance Date: 1/23/2017 6:09:00 AM dark and dreary, there is no rest for the weary. but clearly you know how to express those feelings, misery lingers, hugs my friend, x Login to Reply Arthur Vaso Date: 1/23/2017 4:07:00 PM Thanks Cas, misery also loves company, like in the chat!! :)

Darren White Date: 1/23/2017 12:52:00 AM This is so very strong and powerful in its simplicity, but it's also so very dark and sad. And eating me away because I recognize it all so much and can relate. Login to Reply Arthur Vaso Date: 1/23/2017 4:02:00 PM Thanks Darren, I really appreciate all your kind words!!