Poetry In Poetry a Duet of Lonely Blues

Poetry

Is not the poem
Is not the poet

Is the observations
Is the emotions

Is the diversity. entwined
Opposing views always sought

Is the love
Is the hate

Is the sadness
Of losing to fate

Is the laughter
Of a child’s dreams

Is the love
That is sometimes unseen

Except by the poet
Who in his lonely sadness sees

The beauty of all
That surrounds the depression in he



In Poetry

I died
Long ago

My heart something broke
I became cold

I cried
For childhood days gone by

I died
A million ways

Now I write
From down below

Where darkness is the sea
That I sail in eternity

Of in the distance
I heard the notes of a symphony

So now as I sleep
A thousand deaths

I hope
For that one musical note

To wake me up
Heart and soul
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Spagnola Avatar
June 23, 2015 at 11:09 AM
Mr. Vaso, you awoke me! Your verse gives your voice the contrary of infamy!! :),jill
Vaso Avatar
June 23, 2015 at 11:04 PM
Jill I could kiss you for such sweet compliments!
Goff Avatar
June 20, 2015 at 9:40 AM
Where darkness is the sea that I sail in eternity. ..words of a poet, nicely done, Arthur! jimbo
Vaso Avatar
June 20, 2015 at 11:02 AM
Thanks James!
Lindley Avatar
June 19, 2015 at 11:33 PM
Just found this poem my friend. A magnificent write it is! A depth and a longing that can only come from a true poet's heart! A7 Congrats on this being POTD.
Vaso Avatar
June 20, 2015 at 12:06 AM
As always very kind Robert, I hope to read many poems this weekend!
Marcum Wong Avatar
June 11, 2015 at 1:35 AM
Congratulations on this lovely piece being selected for POTD Arthur! Please forgive my lack of response from your comments. My eyes were preventing me from being online. Blessings, Connie
Vaso Avatar
June 20, 2015 at 12:04 AM
Hi Connie, do not worry about not answering, I know all of us here are praying you recover and eyes become ok real soon! Also sorry for late reply myself, I usually have to come here on weekends and always seem to be catching up!
Hay Avatar
June 10, 2015 at 5:44 AM
such emotion its simplicity, beautifully written, well done, Kind Rgds, Laura
Vaso Avatar
June 20, 2015 at 12:02 AM
Thanks Laura, much appreciated!
Esther J Avatar
June 9, 2015 at 1:40 AM
wow awesome !
Vaso Avatar
June 20, 2015 at 12:01 AM
Me or the poem? ( kidding )
Nunez Avatar
June 8, 2015 at 7:59 PM
I can relate. Love the simple lines and the deep message. Congratulations on your POTD Arthur!
Vaso Avatar
June 19, 2015 at 11:58 PM
Thanks Kim, I hope to catch up on some reading this weekend! Hope all is well with you!
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
June 8, 2015 at 4:33 PM
Amazing work, Arthur! The simplicity of the words and layout adds to the complexity of the message. Congrats on being chosen TPOD! Hugs, Rhonda
Vaso Avatar
June 19, 2015 at 11:57 PM
Thank you Rhonda , sorry for late replies, just catching up here!!!! I hope you and the little one are doing good!
Romaine Avatar
June 8, 2015 at 3:01 PM
Hey Arthur, BIG congratulations on your excellent poem being chosen for POTD!! Be Blessed, Neva
Vaso Avatar
June 19, 2015 at 11:55 PM
Thanks Neva very nice of you!
Bateman Avatar
June 8, 2015 at 2:47 PM
Arthur, Congratulations on POTD!! Very Well Done!! Best Always, Gary
Vaso Avatar
June 19, 2015 at 11:54 PM
Thank you Gary, much appreciated my friend
Nyembezi Avatar
June 8, 2015 at 2:20 PM
This just unblocked me; thank you for sharing and congratulations:)
Vaso Avatar
June 19, 2015 at 11:54 PM
and thank you!
La France Avatar
June 8, 2015 at 10:48 AM
Arthur, congratulations on poem of the day with this beauty
Vaso Avatar
June 19, 2015 at 11:53 PM
Thank you Beautiful Wings!
Manassian Avatar
June 8, 2015 at 10:36 AM
Congrats, my dear. I know your poetry was featured in a magazine!!!! Read the blog. So happy for you. Congrats. Also...congrats on this being featured as POTD. You are on a ROLLLLLLL....Arthur, I feel the sadness in this write. I love the way it ends....that one note to wake you up...but, my dear, you are WIDE awake! ;) Hugs
Vaso Avatar
June 19, 2015 at 11:53 PM
Thank you dear Eileen! I hope you are well and safe! I haven't been online as much as I wish, hopefully this weekend! Hugs!
Uzhinskaya Avatar
June 8, 2015 at 10:01 AM
You're a realy talented poet!
Vaso Avatar
June 19, 2015 at 11:52 PM
Do I owe you any money for saying that? :)
Neels Avatar
June 8, 2015 at 8:19 AM
Awesome choice for POTD! Congratulations Arthur :)
Vaso Avatar
June 19, 2015 at 11:51 PM
You are so very kind Wilma!
Roper Avatar
June 8, 2015 at 7:50 AM
love it Arthur, congratulations on Poem of the Day. :~) Hugs
Vaso Avatar
June 19, 2015 at 11:50 PM
Thanks Eve!
Andresen Avatar
June 8, 2015 at 3:02 AM
- Arthur, congratulations on your p.o.t.d. a 7 from me :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Vaso Avatar
June 19, 2015 at 11:46 PM
Thank you so much! Hugs
Chircop Avatar
June 7, 2015 at 7:11 PM
do re mi fa so... Are you listening.? A beautiful poem Arthur..Its only when we write from down below , We can feel the need to rise above. A fav!
Vaso Avatar
June 9, 2015 at 10:40 PM
Thank you Charmaine, so so true!
Deschler Avatar
June 7, 2015 at 3:11 PM
This poem is really beautiful, Arthur. The feelings are simply stated, yet so powerful. I am sure many of us can relate... I think poets do observe and see things on a deeper level than most people do.
Vaso Avatar
June 9, 2015 at 10:39 PM
Thanks Kelly! I couldn't agree more!
Pinet Avatar
June 7, 2015 at 9:16 AM
An outpouring of emotions that surges up from the heart and splashes against the page in silent outrage, and we are left with one final gentle plea for hope to rekindle life's fires once more. Emile.
Vaso Avatar
June 9, 2015 at 10:39 PM
Emile, your comments always outdo my poems!!!!! Thanks dear sir!!!!
Arrow Avatar
June 7, 2015 at 3:00 AM
this is both beautiful and sad Arthur....once again you romanticize the pain of a lonely heart.
Vaso Avatar
June 9, 2015 at 10:38 PM
Thank you Cupids!!!! :)
Allison Avatar
June 7, 2015 at 1:37 AM
deep sad introspective write Arthur - this is so emotional to read especially the in poetry part - i do hope that you find someone to steal your heart - your writing sure tugs at my heartstrings:-) Hugs jan 7 faves
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