This past Saturday night.I went to a comedy club.Thought I would open up after so many days of isolation.The kicker was when I saw a couple of friends that I knew.From high school days.They both ignored me.Like I was nothing.

Then as Father Guido Sarducci was getting into his act.I got reaaly excitedIt was very nostalgic for me.Many had thought I was a hecker.The sincere pain of regret.

Having gained a lot of weight since high school.Furthermore, I'm not attending my class reunion.Any other party.henceforth for that matter.Deep down inside I have much courage.Although only tainted by lies.

Does this all come as a big surprise ?

Although tainted by other peoples lies.We all like to hide behind a thick disguise.Longing to be nurtured.Just to have a little bit of love.

Perhaps sent by an angel from above.Just a will of power.Nothing More !Thank you for understanding.

In a day in age that were living in.It is good to know.That we can count on outlets such as City Pages.You provide the average citizen with a voice to be heard.I have been writing poetry since 1989.My aspirations are the free verse style of writing.A salute to greats such as John Ashberry and Linda Gluck.Also I respect Mark Strand for his accomplishments in writing.Thank You.Mario William Vitale