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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

Date: 3/11/2021 8:18:00 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
Date: 3/16/2021 9:28:00 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

Date: 2/8/2020 9:47:00 PM

So nicely expressed, Arturo. Loved the flow. God bless you.

Dawne Zacharias

Date: 9/26/2019 12:34:00 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
Date: 9/26/2019 1:31:00 PM

Yes we are spiritual beings...and evolving too...I can only imagine the importance of this earthly experience...

Timothy Mcguire

Date: 12/12/2018 11:06:00 PM

Great poem! Love it!

Arturo Michael
Date: 12/13/2018 11:50:00 AM

Thank you Timothy...It's really special...one of those moments...capture in ink

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 3/25/2018 7:46:00 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

Date: 3/19/2018 6:25:00 AM

Thought provoking piece Arturo. And the video is beautiful as well on the theme of rebirth.

Arturo Michael
Date: 3/19/2018 6:39:00 AM

And the rebirth is here and now... a daily occurrence... You are a wonderful creation... All the best Jean

Paulette Meso

Date: 3/19/2018 6:04:00 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
Date: 3/19/2018 6:22:00 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

Date: 3/18/2018 10:41:00 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
Date: 3/19/2018 5:43:00 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
Date: 3/18/2018 10:43:00 PM

In my favourites.

Susan Ashley

Date: 3/18/2018 8:38:00 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
Date: 3/19/2018 5:51:00 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

Date: 3/18/2018 11:11:00 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
Date: 3/19/2018 5:55:00 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

Ricky Muse

Date: 3/17/2018 7:33:00 PM

"It's impossible to tell without the concepts of heaven and hell". Beautiful.

Arturo Michael
Date: 3/17/2018 7:45:00 PM

Thanks for passing by...I wish you the best Richard...Take care

Jan Allison

Date: 3/17/2018 7:18:00 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
Date: 3/17/2018 7:44:00 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

Date: 3/17/2018 10:23:00 AM

Amazing poetry.. I love to imagine.. :)

Arturo Michael
Date: 3/17/2018 7:41:00 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

Date: 3/16/2018 5:36:00 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
Date: 3/16/2018 6:15:00 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

Date: 3/15/2018 6:58:00 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
Date: 3/16/2018 4:32:00 AM

Those words from you are like light...Thank you, Maria... indicators are good when shaded...

Mike Gentile

Date: 3/15/2018 2:38:00 PM

Quote thought provoking, Arturo, I really enjoyed, Well done !!

Arturo Michael
Date: 3/15/2018 4:09:00 PM

A short walk in time...Thank for passing... it's good to hear from you...All the best my friend

Vijay Pandit

Date: 3/15/2018 1:54:00 PM

You have imagination reaching beyond! Lovely discussion amid thoughtful questions..well written, Arturo.

Arturo Michael
Date: 3/15/2018 4:16:00 PM

Stepping out a little...Praises to you for being a good friend...All the best Vijay

Silent One

Date: 3/15/2018 1:48:00 PM

Very deep Arturo... Nice music

Arturo Michael
Date: 3/15/2018 4:18:00 PM

You hit the button...if you read and listen, you create the message...the poem facilitates...Good one SO