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I dedicate this Poem to Jan Allison, just because I can!

This is a very very very very famous quotation, buy none other than moi!!!!!

"When one takes himself too seriously, he becomes the clown"

( that was no spelling error )

The form is really "Infinite Dot Universe"

Dramatic prose for the pompous asses I throw my Platos at you If you come any closer I will Socrates you right in the nose Demands, demands!!!! The clowns now have demands? I say, rise up oh poets of the infinite dot universe Proclaim the revolution a new Justify our fight with words wrapped in doo doo When I see a condescending donkey trip on his verbatim I laughs cause I know he will fall into Satan's den I am at eleven, usually a sober man I carry my saber high and shout "Ekphrasis I don’t give a bloody damn" Infinite ............................ Universe

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Brendan Solomon

Date: 8/15/2018 11:27:00 PM

I'm coming to go live in your Universe! This is so clever

White Wolf

Date: 7/4/2017 3:59:00 PM

Awesome

Darren White

Date: 2/23/2017 5:03:00 AM

Oh boy ART!!! Jan pointed me to thi poem. It's brilliant, nearly fell out of bed with laughter here :D

Arthur Vaso
Date: 3/5/2017 9:08:00 PM

wow, I cured you!!!!!! :)

Eve Roper

Date: 11/29/2016 10:20:00 PM

Wow, powerful impact words :-) a genius you are

Arthur Vaso
Date: 12/23/2016 9:25:00 PM

Thanks Eve Hugs!

Space Cadet

Date: 9/17/2016 1:33:00 PM

This is a fun read! Enjoying your work. W

Arthur Vaso
Date: 12/23/2016 9:25:00 PM

Thank you so much it was meant to be fun and satirical!

J Hamilton Gist

Date: 2/22/2016 4:32:00 PM

Well written, well thought out! Good job!

Arthur Vaso
Date: 12/23/2016 9:25:00 PM

Thank you!

Punnia Viswan Bhatia

Date: 2/7/2016 11:04:00 AM

ahahahah...nice poem arthur :)) rating...

Arthur Vaso
Date: 2/7/2016 2:08:00 PM

Thank you so much! :)

Bl Devnath

Date: 2/5/2016 7:01:00 AM

Interesting words play, my lovely friend,bl

Arthur Vaso
Date: 2/6/2016 2:01:00 AM

Thank you BL!

John Jeremy Semena

Date: 2/5/2016 3:39:00 AM

This one's interesting. It actually stuck to my head.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 2/6/2016 2:01:00 AM

Thanks John!

Debra Mo

Date: 2/5/2016 1:56:00 AM

Nice poem Arthur.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 2/6/2016 2:00:00 AM

Thank you very much Debra!

Kelli White

Date: 2/4/2016 3:22:00 PM

Well done a hard written toss of words to two poetic geniuses.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 2/6/2016 2:00:00 AM

You mean 3 right? :)

Brian Mcclain

Date: 2/4/2016 2:01:00 PM

Ha-ha! Great! Extremely clever play on words with Plato and Socrates -- way to stick it to the pompous asses.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 2/6/2016 1:45:00 AM

Thank you Brian, much appreciated! Cheers!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 6/23/2015 8:03:00 AM

You da man!

Arthur Vaso
Date: 6/23/2015 11:17:00 PM

Except on Thursday nights!

Casarah Nance

Date: 4/30/2015 1:09:00 PM

Your word play is humorous. Sometimes structure is too serious and the need to rebel in a playful parry is welcomed. Poetry showcases emotion and undefinable humor leaves the reader with many emotions and questions...I do very much enjoy trying to figure you out. xxx

Arthur Vaso
Date: 5/2/2015 11:54:00 AM

I wouldn't mind trying your figure either! :) hugs

Etienne Lariviere

Date: 4/27/2015 2:51:00 PM

You sir, as I have said, are a genius! You are up there with Shakespeare and Gérard de Nerval. Your command of subtlety and your mastery of language is second to none! If there was such a thing as poetic elections, I surely would vote for you as our King!

Arthur Vaso
Date: 5/2/2015 11:52:00 AM

I could say the same of you! LOL

Leslie Scardigno

Date: 4/25/2015 10:06:00 AM

Nice piece! Well deserved.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 5/2/2015 11:52:00 AM

Thank you very much Leslie.

Jan Allison

Date: 4/24/2015 3:24:00 PM

gosh is this still here LOL - needs more views and comments:-) Hugs jan xx

Arthur Vaso
Date: 4/24/2015 3:39:00 PM

:) Thanks Jan!!!!!

Wilfred Aniagyei

Date: 4/23/2015 5:01:00 PM

Well deserved, man!! ..... Really nice piece

Arthur Vaso
Date: 4/24/2015 3:39:00 PM

Very kind of you Wilfred, thanks

Meg Anderson

Date: 4/23/2015 7:17:00 AM

Congrats on poem of the week!

Arthur Vaso
Date: 4/24/2015 3:39:00 PM

Thanks Meg, hope you doing well!

Jan Allison

Date: 4/22/2015 6:52:00 PM

had to drop back to read this gem again - was in need of REAL humour as mine is missing at the moment :-) Hugs Jan xx

Jan Allison
Date: 4/23/2015 2:12:00 AM

Oh heck - you better come over and Socrates me on the nose lol:-) Hugs Jan x

Arthur Vaso
Date: 4/22/2015 9:56:00 PM

Humor? This is very deep and serious stuff here I will have you know!

Jill Spagnola

Date: 4/22/2015 1:08:00 AM

Wow, infinity. from a newbie. How clever and true, congrats!

Arthur Vaso
Date: 4/22/2015 9:57:00 PM

Very kind of you, thanks!

Marilyn Williams

Date: 4/21/2015 6:10:00 PM

Too Shay

Arthur Vaso
Date: 4/22/2015 9:58:00 PM

Thank you, I am at the stadium waiting!

Michael Dom

Date: 4/20/2015 10:03:00 AM

I feel you.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 4/22/2015 10:02:00 PM

Thank you

Kp Nunez

Date: 4/19/2015 1:56:00 PM

Congratulations! Enjoy your week while you bask in the afterglow of your this well-deserved distinction...:) PS. You said you were waiting for the next installment of the famous...er now infamous JIM series. There was one yesterday, in case you'd like to get off your high seat for a while...:)

Arthur Vaso
Date: 4/22/2015 10:03:00 PM

Seat? I have no seat! I am so crate a kinda guy.

Jan Allison

Date: 4/19/2015 12:57:00 PM

Arthur one thing to say I have to agree with Etienne you are a genius my friend - I will frame this for whenever I am in need of a smile - congrats on poem of the week :-) I have 7 days to come back and read :-) Hugs Jan xx

Arthur Vaso
Date: 4/22/2015 10:04:00 PM

Well the whole world should agree with that Guy!! He deserves more praise than I !