Arthur Vaso Poet Ekphrasis

Notes About The Poem

I dedicate this Poem to Jan Allison, just because I can!

This is a very very very very famous quotation, buy none other than moi!!!!!

"When one takes himself too seriously, he becomes the clown"

( that was no spelling error )

 

The form is really "Infinite Dot Universe"

 

 

Plato and Socrates

Dramatic prose for the pompous asses
I throw my Platos at you
If you come any closer
I will Socrates you right in the nose
Demands, demands!!!! The clowns now have demands?
I say, rise up oh poets of the infinite dot universe
Proclaim the revolution a new
Justify our fight with words wrapped in doo doo
When I see a condescending donkey trip on his verbatim
I laughs cause I know he will fall into Satan's den
I am at eleven, usually a sober man
I carry my saber high and shout "Ekphrasis I don’t give a bloody damn"
Infinite ............................ Universe

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Brendan Solomon August 15, 2018 at 11:27 PM I'm coming to go live in your Universe! This is so clever

White Wolf July 4, 2017 at 3:59 PM Awesome

Darren White February 23, 2017 at 5:03 AM Oh boy ART!!! Jan pointed me to thi poem. It's brilliant, nearly fell out of bed with laughter here :D Arthur Vaso March 5, 2017 at 9:08 PM wow, I cured you!!!!!! :)

Eve Roper November 29, 2016 at 10:20 PM Wow, powerful impact words :-) a genius you are Arthur Vaso December 23, 2016 at 9:25 PM Thanks Eve Hugs!

Space Cadet September 17, 2016 at 1:33 PM This is a fun read! Enjoying your work. W Arthur Vaso December 23, 2016 at 9:25 PM Thank you so much it was meant to be fun and satirical!

J Hamilton Gist February 22, 2016 at 4:32 PM Well written, well thought out! Good job! Arthur Vaso December 23, 2016 at 9:25 PM Thank you!

Punnia Viswan Bhatia February 7, 2016 at 11:04 AM ahahahah...nice poem arthur :)) rating... Arthur Vaso February 7, 2016 at 2:08 PM Thank you so much! :)

Bl Devnath February 5, 2016 at 7:01 AM Interesting words play, my lovely friend,bl Arthur Vaso February 6, 2016 at 2:01 AM Thank you BL!

John Jeremy Semena February 5, 2016 at 3:39 AM This one's interesting. It actually stuck to my head. Arthur Vaso February 6, 2016 at 2:01 AM Thanks John!

Debra Mo February 5, 2016 at 1:56 AM Nice poem Arthur. Arthur Vaso February 6, 2016 at 2:00 AM Thank you very much Debra!

Kelli White February 4, 2016 at 3:22 PM Well done a hard written toss of words to two poetic geniuses. Arthur Vaso February 6, 2016 at 2:00 AM You mean 3 right? :)

Brian Mcclain February 4, 2016 at 2:01 PM Ha-ha! Great! Extremely clever play on words with Plato and Socrates -- way to stick it to the pompous asses. Arthur Vaso February 6, 2016 at 1:45 AM Thank you Brian, much appreciated! Cheers!

Casarah Nance April 30, 2015 at 1:09 PM Your word play is humorous. Sometimes structure is too serious and the need to rebel in a playful parry is welcomed. Poetry showcases emotion and undefinable humor leaves the reader with many emotions and questions...I do very much enjoy trying to figure you out. xxx Arthur Vaso May 2, 2015 at 11:54 AM I wouldn't mind trying your figure either! :) hugs

Etienne Lariviere April 27, 2015 at 2:51 PM You sir, as I have said, are a genius! You are up there with Shakespeare and Gérard de Nerval. Your command of subtlety and your mastery of language is second to none! If there was such a thing as poetic elections, I surely would vote for you as our King! Arthur Vaso May 2, 2015 at 11:52 AM I could say the same of you! LOL

Leslie Scardigno April 25, 2015 at 10:06 AM Nice piece! Well deserved. Arthur Vaso May 2, 2015 at 11:52 AM Thank you very much Leslie.

Jan Allison April 24, 2015 at 3:24 PM gosh is this still here LOL - needs more views and comments:-) Hugs jan xx Arthur Vaso April 24, 2015 at 3:39 PM :) Thanks Jan!!!!!

Wilfred Aniagyei April 23, 2015 at 5:01 PM Well deserved, man!! ..... Really nice piece Arthur Vaso April 24, 2015 at 3:39 PM Very kind of you Wilfred, thanks

Meg Anderson April 23, 2015 at 7:17 AM Congrats on poem of the week! Arthur Vaso April 24, 2015 at 3:39 PM Thanks Meg, hope you doing well!

Jan Allison April 22, 2015 at 6:52 PM had to drop back to read this gem again - was in need of REAL humour as mine is missing at the moment :-) Hugs Jan xx Jan Allison April 23, 2015 at 2:12 AM Oh heck - you better come over and Socrates me on the nose lol:-) Hugs Jan x Arthur Vaso April 22, 2015 at 9:56 PM Humor? This is very deep and serious stuff here I will have you know!

Jill Spagnola April 22, 2015 at 1:08 AM Wow, infinity. from a newbie. How clever and true, congrats! Arthur Vaso April 22, 2015 at 9:57 PM Very kind of you, thanks!

Marilyn Williams April 21, 2015 at 6:10 PM Too Shay Arthur Vaso April 22, 2015 at 9:58 PM Thank you, I am at the stadium waiting!

Michael Dom April 20, 2015 at 10:03 AM I feel you. Arthur Vaso April 22, 2015 at 10:02 PM Thank you

Kp Nunez April 19, 2015 at 1:56 PM Congratulations! Enjoy your week while you bask in the afterglow of your this well-deserved distinction...:) PS. You said you were waiting for the next installment of the famous...er now infamous JIM series. There was one yesterday, in case you'd like to get off your high seat for a while...:) Arthur Vaso April 22, 2015 at 10:03 PM Seat? I have no seat! I am so crate a kinda guy.

Jan Allison April 19, 2015 at 12:57 PM Arthur one thing to say I have to agree with Etienne you are a genius my friend - I will frame this for whenever I am in need of a smile - congrats on poem of the week :-) I have 7 days to come back and read :-) Hugs Jan xx Arthur Vaso April 22, 2015 at 10:04 PM Well the whole world should agree with that Guy!! He deserves more praise than I !

Nette Onclaud April 19, 2015 at 12:57 PM well deserved POTW, Arthur... Arthur Vaso April 22, 2015 at 10:02 PM Thank you nette, always so nice to hear kind words from you!

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