Arthur Vaso Poet Free verse

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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

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Freddie Robinson Jr. October 5, 2017 at 12:59 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 September 18, 2017 at 10:24 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 September 18, 2017 at 4:36 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 October 6, 2017 at 12:03 AM Thank you so much Susan!

Agnes Krampe September 17, 2017 at 8:54 AM A disturbing image, well crafted. Arthur Vaso October 5, 2017 at 11:27 PM Thank you Agnes!

Russell Sivey September 17, 2017 at 4:53 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 October 5, 2017 at 11:26 PM Thanks Russel, hope you doing well.

Darren White September 17, 2017 at 2:39 AM wow my friend, this, plus that picture, that's great poetry! Arthur Vaso October 5, 2017 at 11:25 PM You are so kind Darren, thanks!

Gary Bateman September 16, 2017 at 5:52 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 October 5, 2017 at 11:25 PM Thanks Gary

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart September 16, 2017 at 9:38 AM That nothing numb blotto beyond feeling death disappeared slayed by love so eloquent, masterfully penned my friend. xomo Arthur Vaso September 16, 2017 at 3:59 PM Thank you kindly Maureen.

Tim Smith September 16, 2017 at 9:35 AM More rum for me....this an exceptional poem Arthur Arthur Vaso September 16, 2017 at 3:59 PM LOL Tim, there is always a bright side!

Jan Allison September 16, 2017 at 7:47 AM Very deep and dark I found the imagery quite chilling Arthur. Hugs jan xx Arthur Vaso September 16, 2017 at 3:58 PM Thanks Jan :)

Eve Roper September 15, 2017 at 11:11 PM Excellent, Arthur, you amaze me with you muse Hugs Eve ~`* Arthur Vaso September 16, 2017 at 3:58 PM Thank you so much Eve!