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Broken Heart, For Sale

I have always been alone
I have always been the lonely one
In the corner, quiet and silent
Inside of dreams to come

So with determination
I build and build and build
Possessions compounding
Wealth is the only scorecard I know

Now, it’s amassed, and I have it all
So with pride and confidence
I do what anyone should
I must purchase a possession of my desire

I read in the paper of a sale very fine
A Garage sale of many old antiques divine
Within it all is treasure so very deep
A broken heart of golden hopes

I am not sure how one goes about
Such a purchase, of infinite value
I am succumbed with depression and sadness
For all my wealth

I have not the currency to buy this heart
So I burned my money that very night
I learned, there is another currency of delight
I wrote words and music and poetic verse

My Snow White she refuses to awake
Even my heart at the bone it shakes
Vaso the empty vessel of life
Learned there is no currencies at all

To acquire a broken heart

Copyright © Arthur Vaso | Year Posted 2016

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Constance La France Date: 4/15/2016 3:25:00 AM Arthur, how beautifully you have penned this poem, how odd, I was looking at my poem Broken Heart For Sale today as I was thinking of using it in a contest but ended up selecting Beautiful Scars instead, you remember that one I am sure, anyways happy to have inspired you to write this lovely poem, Constance Login to Reply Arthur Vaso Date: 4/20/2016 10:41:00 PM I am so glad you liked this, I was waiting for you to dig this up! :) Hugs

Robert Lindley Date: 4/2/2016 8:43:00 PM You possess a true sense of the romantic my friend and sent a wonderful message and memory to me of a lost love from over 40 years ago! And that far outweighs the price of admission my massively talented friend! Another fav for me. A7 Login to Reply Arthur Vaso Date: 4/20/2016 10:40:00 PM You are too kind Robert but I do appreciate it my friend!

Eve Roper Date: 4/1/2016 1:28:00 PM your poetry is so delightful to read, Arthur. Login to Reply Arthur Vaso Date: 4/20/2016 10:39:00 PM Thank you Eve, you yourself are very delightful! Hugs!

Charmaine Chircop Date: 4/1/2016 12:43:00 PM Yes it's not money that captures a heart.Who can refuse music and poetry art.Loved it Arturo. Login to Reply Arthur Vaso Date: 4/20/2016 10:39:00 PM So far many can refuse it, even the obvious pseudo suspects!

Tim Smith Date: 3/31/2016 2:13:00 PM I love love love this...I have one too...can I join you in your search....a fave Login to Reply Tim Smith Date: 4/20/2016 10:40:00 PM Looking like our hockey might be done Thursday. Arthur Vaso Date: 4/20/2016 10:37:00 PM Oh well then its me and you then, and chicken wings on Thursday nights.

Jan Allison Date: 3/31/2016 2:17:00 AM oh Arthur this brought a lump to my throat - forget material wealth - your words are simply priceless and would seal the deal - I'd bid on your heart if I wasn't married:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Arthur Vaso Date: 4/20/2016 10:36:00 PM Oh well so far no bidders at all! :(