Arturo Michael Poet Verse

What Dead Eyes See

IMAGINE you have Died  

A Free SPIRIT without a CRY

Walking down the AVENUE

PEOPLE passing Straight through YOU


Hearing WHISPERING thoughts to BLIND

Some of GOOD INTENTIONS 

Others INTERTWINED

EMOTIONS RUNNING WILD

The Same Old JUNGLE 

Same Old SIGH 


You BEGIN to WONDER WHY


IMAGINE seeing YOURSELF 

An UNFAMILIAR face 

SOMEONE else of ANOTHER time or Place

Somehow YOU could SEE the GOOD and BAD  

WHY Hearts are BROKEN

The Inner SAD


IMAGINE you could LIVE again

Knowing FULLY well

No One LOSES

No One WINS

All the PATTERNS and DECEPTIVE roles

A CHAOTIC System

Way Out of CONTROL


IMAGINE you have Another CHANCE

To RIGHT some WRONGS

To UNDERSTAND

The WAY things REALLY go DOWN  


Would YOU be the SAME

You'd Surely SAY

It’s IMPOSSIBLE to tell 

Within the CONCEPTS of HEAVEN and HELL

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Ann Peck March 11, 2021 at 8:18 AM What an interesting poem, Arturo. Would we change or stay the same if we could do it over? Maybe we do get that chance... Arturo Michael March 16, 2021 at 9:28 AM You made me smile...I really don't know...but if it was possible, then it's obvious we don't remember a thing... though we may have the same traits, I believe it's our friends who recognize us...without knowing they do...and so do we, them...but what's before me, is obvious I'd conclude, I don't know...I'd like to think we have unlimited chances to be part of a great Light...

Pratap Roy February 8, 2020 at 9:47 PM So nicely expressed, Arturo. Loved the flow. God bless you.

Dawne Zacharias September 26, 2019 at 12:34 PM Oh wow what a poem and it has turned my thoughts to a place of the spirit. We are spiritual beings on a physical plane. Love your work. Arturo Michael September 26, 2019 at 1:31 PM Yes we are spiritual beings...and evolving too...I can only imagine the importance of this earthly experience...

Timothy Mcguire December 12, 2018 at 11:06 PM Great poem! Love it! Arturo Michael December 13, 2018 at 11:50 AM Thank you Timothy...It's really special...one of those moments...capture in ink

Freddie Robinson Jr. March 25, 2018 at 7:46 AM Wow! I agree w/Tamar ... this is exquisitely profound poetry. Thought provoking and of such deep conceptual compassion, my most talented friend. GREAT poem! Love and smiles forever.

Jean Murray March 19, 2018 at 6:25 AM Thought provoking piece Arturo. And the video is beautiful as well on the theme of rebirth. Arturo Michael March 19, 2018 at 6:39 AM And the rebirth is here and now... a daily occurrence... You are a wonderful creation... All the best Jean

Paulette Meso March 19, 2018 at 6:04 AM I love your writing. This is awesome, deep and insightful. You're really good with your words Arturo. I admire your work. Arturo Michael March 19, 2018 at 6:22 AM So sweet of you to say that...Thank you, my friend...If you look closely you'd see it's simplicity at best...I'm not doing anything special, except to put my heart in it...and everyone can do it too...All the best Paulette

Leanne Lovejoy-Burton March 18, 2018 at 10:41 PM I meant to comment on this the other night...this is beautiful, dripping with colour and words unspoken by something of greater power and significance than we mere humans/mortals. (Video). Then I read the heartfelt message of a true empath. If only everyone could see life that way, maybe the world could harness true peace...but it is just a dream, surely. I feel that I have been handed all this colour (in the form of knowledge) in armfuls of bouquets of beautiful flowers. All this we have been given freely and I fear continue to squander. Very deep poem Arturo. Arturo Michael March 19, 2018 at 5:43 AM You have something special...I would admit...from the very first time I read you...for me...Just a matter of time before you fully release it...I'm about to do it myself...All the best my friend... Leanne Lovejoy-Burton March 18, 2018 at 10:43 PM In my favourites.

Susan Ashley March 18, 2018 at 8:38 PM Wow! Mon ami, this is a wondrous piece of imaginative and thought provoking art you have created here! I think it is a magnificent poem in every way. You pose thoughtful questions and scenarios wrapped in luscious imagery and rhythm that is just captivating.. Simply stunning. The more I read it the more beautiful it becomes. A fave my talented friend! Warmest wishes! ~Susan Arturo Michael March 19, 2018 at 5:51 AM I can sprinkle a little sugar here and there on a love poem...nothing compared to your sensitivity, my dear...and especially your articulation...I'm like a warrior of old with a sword and a dream to protect and serve...A big hug Susan...A little serving of sugar on you this Monday morning...

James Swartz March 18, 2018 at 11:11 AM Rhythm held in every word keeping the poem in a pace that you wrote it in until the ending question. Would I be the same? Tough to answer and thank you for making me think it over. Arturo Michael March 19, 2018 at 5:55 AM People dream of many things...I often wonder if I got everything I wanted would I remain the same...I would have new toys but probably wouldn't change...All the best James

Richard Evans March 17, 2018 at 7:33 PM "It's impossible to tell without the concepts of heaven and hell". Beautiful. Arturo Michael March 17, 2018 at 7:45 PM Thanks for passing by...I wish you the best Richard...Take care

Jan Allison March 17, 2018 at 7:18 PM thought provoking write Arturo, I'd love to be able to put right some wrongs and reverse injustices made towards me but would prefer to do it in this life :-) hugs jan xx Arturo Michael March 17, 2018 at 7:44 PM And that's what I attempt to achieve in this poem...an imaginary death and rebirth...right here and now...All the best Jan

Sakshi Singh March 17, 2018 at 10:23 AM Amazing poetry.. I love to imagine.. :) Arturo Michael March 17, 2018 at 7:41 PM After you search and search for the truth...and find it you have to search for another truth... so what do you do...live your truth...All the best Sakshi

Anne-Lise Andresen March 16, 2018 at 5:36 AM - I follow your mind ... another chance ... I hope it would be in a new world - A wonderful poem, Arturo :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Arturo Michael March 16, 2018 at 6:15 AM Correct...we'll realize what must be done and do it...in this one or in another one...Always good to see you...All the best Anne-Lise

Maria Williams March 15, 2018 at 6:58 PM Wow Arturo, your Muse is on Fire. Love the interplay of questions and the answers posed here. Your imagination reaches above and beyond and wherever you are, stay, because you have truly evolved into the POET that you've dreamed of becoming.A force to be reckoned with. A fave....Maria Arturo Michael March 16, 2018 at 4:32 AM Those words from you are like light...Thank you, Maria... indicators are good when shaded...

Mike Gentile March 15, 2018 at 2:38 PM Quote thought provoking, Arturo, I really enjoyed, Well done !! Arturo Michael March 15, 2018 at 4:09 PM A short walk in time...Thank for passing... it's good to hear from you...All the best my friend

Vijay Pandit March 15, 2018 at 1:54 PM You have imagination reaching beyond! Lovely discussion amid thoughtful questions..well written, Arturo. Arturo Michael March 15, 2018 at 4:16 PM Stepping out a little...Praises to you for being a good friend...All the best Vijay

Silent One March 15, 2018 at 1:48 PM Very deep Arturo... Nice music Arturo Michael March 15, 2018 at 4:18 PM You hit the button...if you read and listen, you create the message...the poem facilitates...Good one SO