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Painting by Claude Monet

In memory of the tragic loss of life on July 14, 2016 Bastille day in Nice, France.

Bastille Many years ago They stormed the Bastille Two hundred and one lost their lives The tennis court oath however survived Jacques had his heart with the masses Necker could not be dismissed so easily The storming of the Bastille was to be The birth of a nation for all men free And free men they were Running naked through the streets What they lacked in cake The made up with in red wine The Republique was born A democracy in infancy Would grow through trials and tribulations To become a multicultural great nation Lone angry men filled with such hate I welcome you to Bastilles’ gate Of medieval prisons long ago It is there, you I shall throw You kill in the name of a God A God you do not know Love has escaped from your very soul Only hate tarnishes your bitter heart The ghosts of Bastille are mocking The coward who is filled with such animosity There never shall be an escape The soul of the dead shall eternally taunt you A criminal with no compassion You have only given us our determination To battle for the peace of this great nation You bring us tears; alas we shall turn them to wine Naked through the streets we shall always dance!

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Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 7/18/2016 9:02:00 PM

A wonderful write that is deserving of POTD Arthur! Congratulations! 7 ; )

Gary Bateman

Date: 7/18/2016 9:21:00 AM

Arthur, A Great Choice for POTD!! Congratulations my good friend!! This is a magnificent write for sure. Best Always, Gary

Paul Callus

Date: 7/18/2016 6:06:00 AM

We are living in sad times. Despite everything freedom will survive. A very fitting poem, Arthur. Congrats on p.o.t.d. Regards // paul

Ananya Mohit

Date: 7/18/2016 3:50:00 AM

Simply wonderful!

arthur vaso
Date: 7/18/2016 9:11:00 PM

Thank you so much Ananya

Ronald Kent

Date: 7/17/2016 9:41:00 PM

Absolutely amazing !!

arthur vaso
Date: 7/18/2016 9:10:00 PM

Thank you for such kind words!!

Tim Smith

Date: 7/17/2016 8:07:00 PM

A great poem Arthur. No matter what we should still dance.

Tim Smith
Date: 7/17/2016 8:32:00 PM

lol....well after all the food and drink I had yesterday I cant think about naked until I hit the health club a few times

arthur vaso
Date: 7/17/2016 8:08:00 PM

and naked, dont forget naked!!!

Janet Runyan

Date: 7/17/2016 2:09:00 PM

Very touching. Very proud. I love it. Thanks for sharing something so great!

JAN ALLISON

Date: 7/17/2016 1:00:00 PM

Delighted for you that your poem has been honoured with POTD:-) hugs Jan xx

Alexis Y.

Date: 7/17/2016 12:08:00 PM

Congratulations on getting the poem of the day :-) Alexis

Indiana Shaw

Date: 7/17/2016 11:31:00 AM

I read every word that was "Poignantly" penned . . . "Right" down to the "Very" end . . . "With" every "Pain" of this "History" felt . . . "Each" word "Compelling" & Correctly" spelt . . . "Viva" la "France" . . . "May" soon all "Feet" dance . . .

Sunshine Smile

Date: 7/17/2016 7:31:00 AM

- CONGRATULATIONS !!!! -

nette onclaud

Date: 7/17/2016 5:22:00 AM

remarkable cry for freedom... such an astonishing write, arthur!.. huggs

Gary Bateman

Date: 7/16/2016 8:23:00 PM

Hello Arthur, An outstanding, poignant, and most meaningful write. Your verses are filled with such courage, strength, and conviction. Good shall triumph Evil!! Those who supposedly kill in the name of God, are themselves both Godless and eternally evil. A SEVEN/FAV!! Best Always, Gary

JAN ALLISON

Date: 7/16/2016 5:04:00 PM

Am making this a fave Arthur - I hope and pray one day we see peace in the world and an end to these atrocities:-( hugs Jan xx

arthur vaso
Date: 7/17/2016 8:09:00 PM

Thanks Jan so kind of you!