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Maid of the Myst

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Maid of the Myst I lie in repose Under the falls In a tranquil pool Of turquoise blue He left me for another This I could not suffer My pain already drowning me I fell from the falls Spectacular was the news Young girl with the blues Dives to her cherished death My lover left me for I was on meth I was confused and skin so bruised Misused and tears seeped from my veins No one at all could know this enduring pain So now under the falls I enjoy the rain My soul lies deep Under waters so very steep I wait, and I wait To be alive again From the skies Not another… but I see a phone that dives Floating downwards upon my weary breast A chance you see, finally I was blessed I call from the depths below Like a spirit I begin to glow Daddy daddy is that you? From below I call to say a proper adieu Found inside her pocket I miss you daddy I love you so much Forgive my wild youth Remember me as I was in your arms Long ago with my pony tails Your little cuddly pumpkin Love you daddy

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Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 11/3/2016 2:41:00 PM

Your poem brought tears to my eyes, Arthur. I have a photo from the Maid of the Mist when I was five. Dad took it. How I wish every person could be spared the devastation drugs like meth can do to our lives. I wish I could send the last verse to my father in heaven. This type of love never dies. Beautiful. A fave.

Ravindra K Kapoor

Date: 10/30/2016 11:30:00 PM

You have sketched a very heart-wrenching tale of tragedy of daughter and father love and affections in brilliantly composed lines dear friend Arthur. Daughters always cry for the love and protection of their father and in your poem you have obtained that wonderfully. Thank you once again for your kind visit to my recent poem. A full 7+ for this lovely write. Love and best wishes always...Ravindra K Kapoor

Arthur Vaso
Date: 10/31/2016 11:01:00 PM

Thank you Ravindra!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/30/2016 6:02:00 PM

this was a very interesting tale of tragedy, Arthur. Inside all women is that little girl needing her daddy's protection. I enjoyed this.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 10/31/2016 10:57:00 PM

Thank you Andrea!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 10/30/2016 3:51:00 PM

I had a client who jumped naked from the falls over 25 years ago. She was a lovely young woman. It was a tragic event for so many. This is well expressed Arthur. Take care my friend.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 10/31/2016 10:55:00 PM

Thank you Richard, this was actually inspired by Tim Smith, in chat he was explaining how he dropped his phone over the falls, and I turned it into a poem! :)

Jan Allison

Date: 10/30/2016 4:33:00 AM

So deep so sad this is absolutely heartbreaking arthur. I felt so emotional especially reading the letter at the end ... every parent's worst nightmare to lose a child in such tragic circumstances:-( hugs Jan xx

Arthur Vaso
Date: 10/31/2016 10:53:00 PM

Thanks Jan!!

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 10/30/2016 3:56:00 AM

Unfortunately scenes like this are repeated throughout space and time however not poetically as here presented. Tragic but well written dear, Arthur!

Arthur Vaso
Date: 10/31/2016 10:52:00 PM

Thank you kindly Demetrios!

Eileen Manassian

Date: 10/30/2016 3:06:00 AM

Arthur...this is so heartbreaking. What one must endure to reach this point of no return....I've been there. I'm glad I'm still here. Thanks for making us aware again of how fragile we really are.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 10/31/2016 10:51:00 PM

Its always the ones with such heavy hearts, that often feel the sadness of the world, I am so glad when I listen and read your poetry, to see you express so well the emotions we all feel.So heartwarming!

Eve Roper

Date: 10/30/2016 12:22:00 AM

Heartfelt, Arthur, how many are out there drowned or drowning in pain

Arthur Vaso
Date: 10/31/2016 10:49:00 PM

Yes Eve, I would never wish the sadness on anyone.

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 10/29/2016 11:32:00 PM

This brought tears to my eyes..because it reflects a reality of some .Its sad when they get trapped in a non way out kind of lost love ..or of despair in life..To not make it to theirparents arms and choose...to end it all..How sad..Awesome moving post.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 10/31/2016 10:45:00 PM

Thanks Charmaine, there are many who choose Niagara Falls for their last act sadly!

Tim Smith

Date: 10/29/2016 10:16:00 PM

I absolutely love this poem Arthur. Submersed in sadness but still is able to show her love for her father.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 10/31/2016 10:43:00 PM

Thank you and thanks for the idea! :)