I Do Not Exist

I have been erased
no face
no name
Silence invades

I speak yet have no voice
no soul
no heart
Darkness I embrace

Invisible to the mirror
Into society I peer
no one sees
what does not exist

Asleep or awake
there is no existence to partake
Possessions collecting dust
While what does not exist rusts

Who am I, that never existed
That bleeds but never lived
Murdered by love
no matter

I do not exist

allusionangstdestinyhumanityintrospectionfree verse

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Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 10/5/2017 12:59:00 PM

Such a powerful poem, Arthur. Your intense introspective foray is a journey of supreme self-awareness. Inner truth is a treasure of great worth. Superb poetry, my dear friend. Stellar write. Love and joy forever.

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 9/18/2017 10:24:00 AM

This is a very thought-provoking piece - emotive, powerful, and deep! It so eloquently expresses the thoughts and emotions of many who feel inconsequential in society! Beautifully written my friend! hugs. Pandita

Susan Ashley

Date: 9/18/2017 4:36:00 AM

Wow, Arthur, a very deep, dark, evocative and exceptional write on multiple levels befitting many human scenarios. Thoughtful and compelling, I truly enjoyed your amazing poem!

Arthur Vaso
Date: 10/6/2017 12:03:00 AM

Thank you so much Susan!

Agnes Krampe

Date: 9/17/2017 8:54:00 AM

A disturbing image, well crafted.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 10/5/2017 11:27:00 PM

Thank you Agnes!

Russell Sivey

Date: 9/17/2017 4:53:00 AM

This is an excellently well crafted masterful write my friend! I really enjoyed reading your tremendous poem here this morning! What a fabulous piece, such a fantastic poem, Great Work!!

Arthur Vaso
Date: 10/5/2017 11:26:00 PM

Thanks Russel, hope you doing well.

Darren White

Date: 9/17/2017 2:39:00 AM

wow my friend, this, plus that picture, that's great poetry!

Arthur Vaso
Date: 10/5/2017 11:25:00 PM

You are so kind Darren, thanks!

Gary Bateman

Date: 9/16/2017 5:52:00 PM

Arthur, This one's an exceptional write for sure. (This type of theme kind of reminds me of some of Sylvia Plath's writes in a certain sense.) An aura of sadness and utter rejection of humanity and even the ethereal world pervade this verse. Superb Work and a FAVE!! Best Wishes, Gary

Arthur Vaso
Date: 10/5/2017 11:25:00 PM

Thanks Gary