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I Write

I Write


Less words
	in a windowless room
                  no use for my eyes

Humidity suffocating
	what is left of me

I hear the silence of evil
	poverty a state of mind
		a shiny gold coin

Turns a small man
	into a rich thief

Laughter the cause of death

Copyright © Arthur Vaso | Year Posted 2023

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September 26, 2023 at 7:46 AM

I see that this got POTD. Great job! I like the abstractness of this.

August 19, 2023 at 7:30 PM

Congratulations on potd Art!!

August 19, 2023 at 10:49 AM

Creeak...Blam.! I thought i'd open the Door.? Strewth!! I advise some oil though.' Comes in good for troubled waters also.' Nah. Mate keep yerr coins, I only opened A door.' Hey' thats sort of proverbial come To think on it? Open doors and closed minds/walls? Both existing in the same dimension.' Well done On the accolade btw.'

August 19, 2023 at 7:25 PM

Thank you!

August 18, 2023 at 12:29 PM

Wow! Congratulations on POTD, Arthur!

August 19, 2023 at 7:25 PM

Thank you!

Regina Mcintosh

August 17, 2023 at 2:27 AM

Congrats on POTD. God bless you, Love, Gina

August 19, 2023 at 7:26 PM

Thank you , much appreciated!

August 16, 2023 at 9:31 PM

Oral history...final words inside the box. Ironic mirth unheard.

August 19, 2023 at 7:26 PM

Thank yo very much!

August 16, 2023 at 9:20 PM

Very thought provoking, Arthur. Congratulations on Poem of the Day!

August 19, 2023 at 7:18 PM

Thanks Mark very kind of you, hope you have a great day!

August 16, 2023 at 7:41 PM

Congratulations on POTD, Arthur, great message in a simple poem:)

August 19, 2023 at 7:15 PM

Thank you so much Joanna. :)

August 16, 2023 at 2:47 PM

Back with congratulations on POTD to a wonderful and popular person

August 19, 2023 at 7:12 PM

Thank you so much Eve, fixed a few things will correct soon!

Victor Buhagiar

August 16, 2023 at 2:10 PM

Great contrast in short lines worthy of POTD.

August 19, 2023 at 7:12 PM

Hi there Victor, Long time no see, yes I have been away a long time, hope you are doing ok, I just read your POTD as well and loved it!

Paula Goldsmith

August 16, 2023 at 10:32 AM

Congratulations on your POTD win. Your "I Write" is a creative write. "Love It" Have a great day writing away..................

August 19, 2023 at 7:10 PM

Thank you Paula, and happy writing to you too!!!

August 16, 2023 at 8:34 AM

Arthur, congratulations on POTD. All so true. Best~ Warren

August 19, 2023 at 7:10 PM

Very kind of you, all the best, cheers!

August 16, 2023 at 8:13 AM

Obviously from the pen if a wise and practiced poet. Heavy stuff, this grand POTD. Thank you Mr. Vado. Best - Ken

August 19, 2023 at 7:09 PM

and thank you for reading, hope to be around a bit more.

August 16, 2023 at 8:02 AM

Arthur, congrats on potd :)

August 19, 2023 at 7:30 PM

Thank you very much!

August 16, 2023 at 7:58 AM

Congratulations on your POTD, Arthur! Enjoy your special day of recognition. Bill

August 19, 2023 at 7:30 PM

Very kind of you, thanks Bill.

August 16, 2023 at 6:41 AM

Gilded by the glitter, a deep verse Arthur, Congrats on POTD

August 19, 2023 at 7:31 PM

Thank you Joseph, hope you doing well, have a good day!

Linda Alice Fowler

August 16, 2023 at 5:40 AM

Hello Arthur. You string words together nicely. Congratulations on POTD. :)

August 19, 2023 at 7:32 PM

Thank you thats very kind of you to say!

August 16, 2023 at 5:33 AM

dropping back with many congrats on POTD, you have been away from us for far too long Art, I'm delighted you popped back in to view the soup bowl:-) hugs Jan xx

August 19, 2023 at 7:37 PM

Thanks Jan, even as you know some invited back all the star and amazing poets from the past ***cough***cough*** doubt I will stay LOL Cheers

August 16, 2023 at 5:26 AM

yes you do Arthur and you offer your "gold coins" to us in your poetry.

August 19, 2023 at 7:34 PM

haha thanks John, I sure wish I had some gold coins! :)

Malabika Ray Choudhury

August 16, 2023 at 5:13 AM

Congratulations on your POTD. "Less words/in a windowless room" - Love the expression! Powerful and thought provoking lines!

August 19, 2023 at 7:33 PM

Thank you very much, hope you have a great day!

August 16, 2023 at 2:57 AM

Arthur, thought provoking, congratulations on POTD!

August 19, 2023 at 7:08 PM

Thank you kindly!

Anne-Lise Andresen

August 16, 2023 at 2:09 AM

- Arthur so nice to see you ... and a pleasure to read your writing again (rarely we see you) - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. :) - Best wishes :) - hugs

August 19, 2023 at 7:03 PM

Thank you so much hope you doing Well! :)

August 15, 2023 at 7:40 AM

What an impact these words have. Hope you are doing fine. hugs my dear friend

August 15, 2023 at 9:09 PM

Thanks so much Eve, hugs!

August 15, 2023 at 6:07 AM

What a beautifully crafted poem and a truly thought-provoking piece, Arthur. I sincerely appreciate your insightful commentary on my own work.

August 15, 2023 at 9:08 PM

Very kind of you, glad to catch up with a few nice poets here!

August 15, 2023 at 2:44 AM

Thought provoking piece Arthur, it is SO SO SO good to see you back. Glad to say i write anywhere - even on the can for my poop poetry, but perhaps i need locking up for crimes against poetry!!. hugs jan xx

August 15, 2023 at 9:07 PM

Thanks Jan, I am not really back just posted a poem, glad to see you still have kept your sense of humor!!!, these days not easy, Cheers! :)

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