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The Endgame

The endgame 

And the cemetery was
nowhere to be found
yet was so present
in the shallow depth
the graveyard of the mind

No tombstone unturned
fragmented torn and twisted 
sorrow flowing down 
encrypted alleyways 
and Thanatos’ call 

Searching to imprint
coffin’s nails on seams 
of muddy icy prison
hammered chiselled avenues
creeping through and in

Dead alive and collocated
hell firing place and time
scorching cementing
looming crossing overs
to where and when to how

No monument just
monumental nothing
void oppression
endless loop’s demise
thoughts emotions dragging

Torrential thunders
roping in electrocuted lightning
nooses from the tree of
living emptied darkness
flowing rapids standing still

The cemetery awaiting
ashes urns and vultures
presiding over Ganges Styx
Caron caring like a
lifeless Buddha saddened

Giving taking suffering
unthreading tapestry graffiti 
splashing on the canvass
sombre art in progress
oscillating back and forth

The reaper harvests harshly
the mindless soul and body
crumbling bones infested
carbons desiccation apathy
hedonistic pleasures dull extinct

Gravitation nudges wild
and gently roaring
culling sculls foreclosing scooping
offerings burthens memories
premature un-furbished epitaphs 

Silent roaring rampant syncopal 
admonished synergetic resolution
teasing fool and morbid jester
luring loosening resolve
apprehending lithographic scribes

And the cemetery blinding
obvious and for the taking 
present not yet for embrace
remains a silhouette on the horizon
and life for now is stronger

May 18th 2016


Contest entered:
And the cemetery was... Broken Wings

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Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 8/24/2020 4:03:00 AM - Congratulations on your win, Kai ... I remember how exciting it was to post my first poem :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply

Silent One Date: 8/24/2020 3:15:00 AM I remember this poem, you are a great poet Kai, one who always thinks outside the box and this was a great first post and one for a contest, I see... Login to Reply Silent One Date: 8/24/2020 3:15:00 AM This was not really a contest, it was an opportunity to showcase your first poem and I am glad you entered. Thank you.

Roxane Aristy Date: 11/26/2019 9:28:00 AM All great writings begin with the juxtaposition of Life and Death. I find your take, Kai, very interesting. Login to Reply

Freddie Robinson Jr. Date: 3/31/2018 8:47:00 AM I totally agree w/Richard ... a stellar debut, Kai. A linguistic Picasso. A free flowing poetic masterpiece. So many aurora spire phrases ... No monument just monumental nothing void oppression endless loop’s demise thoughts emotions dragging. Great poetry from a beautiful mind depressive. Love and smiles always. Login to Reply Kai Michael Neumann Date: 4/1/2018 3:55:00 AM Thank you so much Freddie. I am overwhelmed by you notion of a linguistic Picasso. The poem is a recall of darker times and I am fine by the way. I think, when we are depression sufferers, we have to embrace it. Many wishes to you, Kai

Richard Lamoureux Date: 2/4/2018 8:59:00 AM Pretty impressive first offering. It’s good to see the place people start from. In your case you started where most people end up, at the grave yard. Knowing the end gives urgency to the now. Login to Reply Kai Michael Neumann Date: 2/5/2018 1:26:00 AM Thank you Richard. this poem was written as a retrospective. But the content is still looming in the background. Once a depressive, always a depressive, but the 'show' goes on. Many wishes to you, Kai

Anthony Mark Date: 8/13/2016 4:30:00 AM Hi Kai, This is a double edged comment, but only my opinion, ...technically you can bring alive poetry, that's a gift in itself, however as great a wordy write this is, it suffers with " length" ..all the ingredients for a great write are there in the first 6 stanza's, ...this was infact 3 great poems, ...sometimes you can over describe, to the point of the reader skimming unknowingly....you have so much talent, in a short burst....well done Login to Reply Kai Michael Neumann Date: 2/5/2018 1:24:00 AM Hi Anthony. I only see your comment now. A bit embarrassing, because it may seem that appreciate your critique. But I do and you have a very valid point. There is a great deal of truth in your comment. I am not sure whether I am ready for more simplicity, but I actually woke up today with a thought very similar to yours. Thank you very much again, Kai

Vladislav Raven Date: 6/20/2016 2:57:00 PM Hi Kai, well you have certainly painted your canvas with vibrant words. As Cassarah says, it is a well thought out write Kai. Your words have power and the thoughts are deep. I also find a piece , tranquility and pleasure walking through a graveyard, no better place to think. A poets paradise. Your write held me from beginning to end Kai. Excellent. A seven from me....Mike. Login to Reply Kai Michael Neumann Date: 6/21/2016 3:28:00 AM Thank you very much for your comment and encouragement.

Casarah Nance Date: 6/4/2016 5:02:00 PM Very well thought out and descriptive write. I find power and pleasure in walking cemeteries and I found pleasure in walking through your words. Nicely done. Login to Reply Kai Michael Neumann Date: 6/5/2016 2:53:00 AM Thank you so much. I also quite like cemeteries, but was not aware of it, until you mentioned...

Kai Michael Neumann Date: 5/22/2016 10:28:00 AM Thank you guys for the warm welcome. I will spend some time with poetry soup from now on and am sure that I will enjoy and learn from your poetry. Kai Login to Reply

Skat A Date: 5/21/2016 12:27:00 AM Kai Michael Neumann, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :) Drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT Login to Reply

Moon Flower Date: 5/20/2016 10:19:00 AM That's the way to go! Congrats on your first entry and welcome to Poetry Soup. Kai. :) Login to Reply

Poet Destroyer A Date: 5/20/2016 7:09:00 AM Kai M, Welcome to Poetry soup, I hope you enjoy the community. Here, you will find friendly poets who enjoy supporting one another. I myself, enjoy reading and commenting those who want to be read. The only time I give constructive criticism is when a poet desires it. However, if for some reason the poem is not my field I will guide you to someone who is more qualified than I. Stop by and read one of my poems if you like. My poems are not perfect, but I have a feeling you might like one. I encourage you to check out the contest page and read to receive comments. Tell me a little about your poetic skills if you like. It will be my pleasure to follow and read every poem you post from here on :) We are Lucky To Have you. Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@" Login to Reply

Poet Destroyer A Date: 5/20/2016 7:08:00 AM Kai Michael, fa. Awesome to see you join with the interest of a contest. I do hope to see you on the winning list. Linda Login to Reply