Arthur Vaso Poet Free verse

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I Am a Bad Poet

So I have been told
by a drunk
does he own a pair of shoes?
has he ever walked in another's?
mean and grouchy
unkind to falling leaves
what dreams were stolen
was he the thief or victim robbed?
or does whiskey make him dumb?
and numb
narrow is the hateful mind
who sold his dignity
a silver coin for naught
there he sits in the first church pew
Jesus  sees his Judas ways
cries and forgives his plays
the elevator though goes only down
he will burn in hell
listening  forever to the sounds
of my
bad poetry

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Joseph May December 14, 2018 at 9:29 PM He sits in the pews with no shoes..too much whiskey is risky...Nicely penned Arthur..

Besma Riabi Dziri December 14, 2018 at 12:49 PM Cleverly composed with a fine sense of humour! I like the way you perceive things, Arthur.. Sometimes, there's no need to take things seriously.. A FAV. for me! You are a great poet for those who appreciate Poetry intertwined with Humanity.. Best regards.

Darren White December 14, 2018 at 12:20 AM and ooooh, I LOVE Puddles

Billy Jones December 14, 2018 at 12:17 AM Good one Art, will see more soon for sure!

Andrea Dietrich December 13, 2018 at 7:48 PM hahaha. the ending was so funny to me. To imagine hell as being someone having to listen to our poetry!! Arthur Vaso December 13, 2018 at 7:53 PM Thank you Andrea, I was meaning this to be more just funny and not religious. :)

Eve Roper December 13, 2018 at 6:27 PM Enjoyed reading, Arthur, I do believe in my Lord and His Son... and He does forgive if you're sincere and repent..Jesus knew that Judas was going to betray him , but still loved him...

Jan Allison December 13, 2018 at 4:04 PM Powerfully penned Art, makes me so glad I'm not religious .I've seen so much bigotry - just because someone goes to church doesn't mean they have Christian principles - often far from it. I thought the title could refer to me to lol :-) hugs

Nette Onclaud December 13, 2018 at 4:03 PM greeat one for the modern pharisees, arthur...swing on; this amazing!...huggs

Anne-Lise Andresen December 13, 2018 at 1:00 PM - Maybe whiskey make him honest, Arthur (?) - Heaven and hell are here on earth - a physical hell and constant eternal pain for many people - A excellent poem - I wish you and your family a happy Christmas :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Eve Roper December 13, 2018 at 6:27 PM :)

Carolyn Devonshire December 13, 2018 at 11:38 AM A powerful poem, Arthur! Sitting in the first pew at church doesn't mean a person is spiritual or compassionate. While I believe God does forgive those who are truly contrite, I doubt the individual you described so well in your poem knows the meaning of "love thy neighbor." There's a strong message here and a lesson to be learned for some. Hugs, Carolyn

Tim Smith December 13, 2018 at 9:44 AM Amazing the venom spit by snakes believing they are really a Sceptre...this is Superbad

Sand Blown December 13, 2018 at 7:38 AM one thinkers truths are another's illusions...often times both have been morphed into popular behavior paradigms