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Come and See Me Fade Away

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Inspired by Tim Smiths "Come and See Me"

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

Date: 4/30/2015 9:35:00 PM

A solemn sad journey arthur for such a cute happy smiling boy with a teddy bear.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 5/2/2015 11:44:00 AM

Thank you Robert

Meg Anderson

Date: 4/28/2015 12:06:00 PM

so sorrowful...this is...you paint a sad story... but you do it well...

Arthur Vaso
Date: 5/2/2015 11:44:00 AM

Thank you Meg!

Arthur Vaso
Date: 4/30/2015 12:52:00 AM

Thank you, and by the way, that photo is me!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 4/25/2015 1:11:00 AM

I'm not sure which I enjoyed more, the poem or the comments. Funny Even when you write darker topics I feel no darkness in you. I sense a deep thinker but not a Dark one.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 4/26/2015 12:38:00 AM

I will have to fix that kind Sir! I have an image to maintain!

Kp Nunez

Date: 4/24/2015 9:02:00 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
Date: 4/24/2015 9:14:00 PM

I just meant I am not sure what universe I am in!

Kp Nunez

Date: 4/24/2015 8:13:00 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
Date: 4/24/2015 8:57:00 PM

Thank you so much Kim, yes I think I am still here!

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 4/24/2015 1:48:00 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
Date: 4/24/2015 3:48:00 PM

You are way to kind! and I not so much, but thank you for such lovely praise!

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 4/23/2015 6:25:00 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
Date: 4/24/2015 3:46:00 PM

Thank you for such kind words Connie!