Arthur Vaso Poet Acrostic

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Beautiful

Lusting the passions of a secret desire
Unwinding the mystery of my needs
Funerals are for the future
Internment I ask be deferred
Timeless is my youth
Useless is my request
At seeking eternity or at least eternal rest
End of times may seem long away
Beauty we know fades, it will happen some day

So I dream of youthful moments
Isle graveyards were far away

Holy wars and loveless scores
That a soldier must endure
A desire for peace escapes this generation and more
External forces and internal woes
Death dances at my door


Dedicated to Sara Bernhardt, who slept in her coffin amongst all her love letters.

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Cecilia Macfarlane January 10, 2016 at 8:27 PM An incredible, creative and profound write Arthur. #7 Hugs : )

Constance La France January 10, 2016 at 12:40 PM Arthur, how creative to do that acrostic backwards, and the poems is outstanding and those pictures taken at the cemetery are amazing, as we discussed there is something about taking photos at cemeteries that touch my soul, that second pic is stunning and moving, a perfect 7~

Kelly Deschler January 8, 2016 at 10:25 PM Yes, death is beautiful when compared to the horrors we face throughout our lives... This is a lovely acrostic poem, Arthur. Very creative and well written!... Adding this to my favorites :)

Dalia Shahein January 5, 2016 at 1:51 PM Wow! This is so deep and touchy , you've talked about death in a magnificent way , really this is an intelligent and remarkable one my friend....many thanks for sharing and hugs / / :) dalia

Andrea Dietrich January 3, 2016 at 6:45 PM wow, Arthur. This one is amazing. I was reading down and couldn't figure out how it speled beautiful and then it dawned on me that I had to read it backwards. Bottom to top. GREAT hidden message!!! I sure hope it is beautiful in the end too.

Billy Jones January 2, 2016 at 9:10 PM Wonderful poem, you do it very well, hope to see much from you.

Charmaine Chircop January 2, 2016 at 3:52 PM Death is beautiful... Love this acrostic... When death dances at my door it will be beautiful, cuz I believe in death no more, Timeless is my youth , forever I live, this I do believe , and more. Love your acrostic, birthday boy : ).

Charmaine Chircop January 2, 2016 at 3:52 PM Death is beautiful... Love this acrostic... When death dances at my door it will be beautiful, cuz I believe in death no more, Timeless is my youth , forever I live, this I do believe , and more. Love your acrostic, birthday boy : ). Happy New Year !

Casarah Nance January 2, 2016 at 9:46 AM Brilliant, I love the acrostic, like the poem is descending into that grave, it is beautiful! a7 and fav, your talented pen strikes again :)

Kp Nunez January 2, 2016 at 8:39 AM Beautiful. A little birdie told me that it's your birthday. Here's wishing you good health, lots of love, and the best that life can offer!

Jan Allison January 2, 2016 at 7:14 AM WOW! What an incredibly clever way to do an acrostic Arthur - this is so moving a write - your creativity inspires me my friend:-) hugs Jan xx 7

Eileen Manassian January 1, 2016 at 11:11 PM Wow....I'm sharing them now. Powerful write. The first five lines came straight out of my heart!! Incredible write, dear. Now is our time to shine.. Eileen Manassian January 1, 2016 at 11:33 PM Oh....Yes! Now I did. Was looking the wrong way!! Hugs.. Arthur Vaso January 1, 2016 at 11:31 PM Did you get the acrostic? :)