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Heaven Is Not Where You Think It Is

When you die
you may be burnt
better than those
that Zionists burn alive
you may be buried
in the soil of the universe
at best
may you come back as a blooming rose
giving hope to all who admire the beauty
of natures mystic gifts

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Rowena Velasco Date: 8/3/2025 7:49:00 AM A haunting juxtaposition of brutality and rebirth. The wish to return as a rose feels both tender and defiant—nature offering hope where humanity fails. Thought-provoking work. Login to Reply

Bill Baker Date: 7/7/2025 11:28:00 AM Intriguing poetry, Arthur ... thought-provoking. A poet friend in Texas, Bill Login to Reply Arthur Vaso Date: 7/10/2025 12:28:00 AM Thank you Bill!

Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 7/5/2025 9:39:00 PM I love roses. I grow them in my garden. Lovely poem! :) Login to Reply Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 7/6/2025 9:09:00 AM Yes, it is such a tragedy. I pray that powerful voices like yours are heard Blessings. Arthur Vaso Date: 7/6/2025 1:53:00 AM me too! however I am sad at the genocide and death of children, which is my message I will not stop speaking on. :)

Valsa George Date: 7/4/2025 10:13:00 PM It would be beautiful to come back to life as a fragrant, beautiful rose. But it too will wither away in a few days time. I am looking for a life eternal after death. Whatever it is, let us hope for a more beautiful state. Great insight. Smiles.... Login to Reply Arthur Vaso Date: 7/5/2025 12:36:00 AM Thank you kindly!

Nette Onclaud Date: 7/2/2025 9:49:00 PM a fearless wtite powered by your deep insights, arthur! Login to Reply Arthur Vaso Date: 7/5/2025 12:35:00 AM Thank you, I will never stop speaking up!

Sara Kendrick Date: 7/2/2025 2:50:00 AM When people hate, it only grows with each generation. So sad of the horrible things people do to each other in wars. Now many are going on right now. It seems never ending. In the end so the Bible says there shall be wars and rumors of wars, earthquakes in diverse places. Thanks for sharing this one with us. Way to go. Sara K Login to Reply Arthur Vaso Date: 7/5/2025 12:35:00 AM Thank you Sara, it just pains me all who suffer, especially the children.

Richard Lamoureux Date: 6/27/2025 7:05:00 AM There are those who feel righteous who will be nowhere near paradise. To say you know God and then commit unspeakable acts is a perversion that defies understanding. Login to Reply Arthur Vaso Date: 6/29/2025 11:51:00 PM I sure do not understand it, and in the west main stream media ignores 95% of the horrors. If anyone wants to know how in Germany in say 1936-1939 it started and atrocities could be committed well we now have the answers. :)

Anne Winter Date: 6/25/2025 5:37:00 AM I have always loved that idea of coming back as a blooming rose. Eloquently written! :) Login to Reply Arthur Vaso Date: 6/29/2025 11:52:00 PM Thank yo very much!

Joe Maverick Date: 6/24/2025 8:50:00 PM I beg to differ Art..Yet each will have their own Idea..from the eclectic situations we encounter I know my experiences..Late in life albeit tell me Some about it.' If you have interest look up Adam Mulally he has a song (washed clean) & An album..I met him and his mother.. Who that is About, (quite by chance..) if you would know more of that i can let you know.' Its not good to Withold info is my position..' Enjoyed the poem And commenting.' Login to Reply Arthur Vaso Date: 6/29/2025 11:53:00 PM That is the essence of my poem, we all are so certain of our different beliefs which in a way dis proves them all! :)

Nette Onclaud Date: 6/19/2025 9:50:00 AM i'll see you paragliding in a galaxy far, far away? a gem this one, arthur! Login to Reply Arthur Vaso Date: 6/29/2025 11:53:00 PM Thank you!

Duke Beaufort Date: 6/19/2025 8:56:00 AM Arthur, I am getting a big kick reading your work. Hopefully, we’ll never let society’s evil deprive us of our personal sense of joy. Seeing what you do is a real pleasure. Smiles!! Login to Reply Arthur Vaso Date: 6/27/2025 12:17:00 AM you are very kind, cheers.

Jan Allison Date: 6/15/2025 1:19:00 PM I know where I'm going and it's gonna be hot Art! hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Arthur Vaso Date: 6/27/2025 12:16:00 AM LOL

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 6/15/2025 6:59:00 AM An eloquent dusting of ashes. x Login to Reply Arthur Vaso Date: 6/27/2025 12:16:00 AM and a big thank you!