Arthur Vaso Poet Light Verse

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Inspired by Tim Smiths "Come and See Me"

Come and See Me Fade Away

Sap has run dry
Time for me to die

My smile has run away
On the horse of my childhood

Spring will be no more
A season beyond my grasp

Life has fluttered away
Wasted moments, in lines

Gluttonous desires have filled me
With veins of death

No love to hold
No life I am told

Voices dancing in my head
Sweet words after I am dead

Ravens and crows all in black
Line up behind the vultures in suits

The last song, whispers her sad melody
As a silent ghost comes along

To witness my demise
Kissing the cold grey stone 

Beholden to dreary skies
As I rest among the rodents and flies

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Robert Johnson April 30, 2015 at 9:35 PM A solemn sad journey arthur for such a cute happy smiling boy with a teddy bear. Arthur Vaso May 2, 2015 at 11:44 AM Thank you Robert

Meg Anderson April 28, 2015 at 12:06 PM so sorrowful...this is...you paint a sad story... but you do it well... Arthur Vaso May 2, 2015 at 11:44 AM Thank you Meg! Arthur Vaso April 30, 2015 at 12:52 AM Thank you, and by the way, that photo is me!

Kp Nunez April 24, 2015 at 9:02 PM you think? Not sure then? :) Oh come on now, poets since the olden times have always been attacked by uncertainty...but this does not suit you...the warrior who knows the might and power of the written word! Arthur Vaso April 24, 2015 at 9:14 PM I just meant I am not sure what universe I am in!

Kp Nunez April 24, 2015 at 8:13 PM ...and again the pendulum has swung to that darker theme...man, you excel in anything you put your mind and heart to write! One thing I am sure of, you've received more than your fair share of the sweetest words from your PS family...glad you're still there to enjoy them... hugs! :) Arthur Vaso April 24, 2015 at 8:57 PM Thank you so much Kim, yes I think I am still here!

Carolyn Devonshire April 24, 2015 at 1:48 PM Dear Arthur, It is not hard to picture the sadness you describe. Anyone who has ever been depressed has experienced these feelings. I hope this is just a poem and not based on personal experience. You give much joy to others through your friendship and poetry. You will never be on of "the vulture in suits," my compassionate friend. Excellent message here and written perfectly! Always a 7 for you. Love, Carolyn Arthur Vaso April 24, 2015 at 3:48 PM You are way to kind! and I not so much, but thank you for such lovely praise!

Connie Marcum Wong April 23, 2015 at 6:25 PM What a sweet picture you have shared with this poem that seems all too real of our journey when leaving this lifetime. Gripping thoughts, especially in your parting lines Arthur! Wonderful work. 7 Arthur Vaso April 24, 2015 at 3:46 PM Thank you for such kind words Connie!

Tim Smith April 23, 2015 at 11:58 AM What a take on the theme...tremendous my friend Arthur Vaso April 24, 2015 at 3:46 PM Thanks Tim

Nandita Das April 23, 2015 at 7:09 AM A dark and deep poem. Makes me ponder on the inevitability and irreversibility of death. Very well written. #7 Arthur Vaso April 24, 2015 at 3:45 PM Thank you so much Nandita

Jan Allison April 23, 2015 at 2:25 AM deep dark and sad imagery Arthur I found this very moving:-) Hugs Jan xx 7 xx Arthur Vaso April 24, 2015 at 3:44 PM Thanks Jan! :)

Seren Roberts April 23, 2015 at 1:42 AM Wow, words can't say how this poem moved me..this is something we can't avoid...well done my friend.....Seren Arthur Vaso April 24, 2015 at 3:44 PM Thank you Seren!