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Philosophical Maniac

He believes that his life is a big joke; a play that was written for him before he was born. Sometimes he prays, asking God to change his character; a young man who loses bets of any kind, often wakes up in a dumpsite smelling liquor, hears a suicide incident and wishes he was the one.... Freewill doesn't exist in his school of thought. He believes the Cosmic Playwright sometimes sleeps, as His plays keep running....

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017




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Date: 11/3/2017 10:41:00 PM
It is far easier to give up and give in than for some to face the realities of their lives. This is a clear look at a person who has much to learn about himself. Wonderfully composed Teddy. : )
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Teddy Kimathi
Date: 2/2/2018 2:51:00 AM
Yes, you are very right Connie! Thank you so much for much for reading and enjoying my work! *^_^*
Date: 10/26/2017 1:38:00 AM
And carries on drinking in his mania and calls it philosophy. Excellent poem, Kai
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Teddy Kimathi
Date: 2/2/2018 2:37:00 AM
A world we make up for ourselves sometimes, my friend. Thank you so much for reading and enjoying it! :)
Date: 10/20/2017 8:06:00 PM
Teddy, this is spectacular poetry, amazing, and a fav!
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Teddy Kimathi
Date: 10/21/2017 8:21:00 PM
Thank you so much, Arthur! It's such an honor! ;-)
Date: 10/20/2017 7:08:00 PM
Relished the title and you did not disappoint. Fabulously harsh. xomo
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Teddy Kimathi
Date: 10/21/2017 8:21:00 PM
Hehe. Thank you for reading and enjoying my work, Maureen! I really appreciate you morale support! *^_^*

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