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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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Mat Ignacio

Date: 11/28/2024 7:42:00 PM

went back to one of your earlier works, like the rawness in this, the asymetrical delivery, well expressed

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 :)

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...

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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. :)

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 <-@"

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