Death - Remember Me Tomorrow

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La Marseillaise - Edith Piaf

Written in conjunction with Tim Smith, see his poem at:

Death - Take me Now

Notes: Both Poems by Tim and myself were inspired by the passing of the actress Madeleine Lebeau

May 15, 2016 from BBC News

French actress Madeleine Lebeau, the last surviving cast member of the classic 1942 film Casablanca, has died at the age of 92, her family says.

Just of Interest as the both Madeleine Lebeau's story and the movie Casablanca have so much intertwined with the World War 2, France and the USA thought this photo was interesting, a joint stamp issue from France and USA

Death – Remember me Tomorrow Votre amour est tout ce que j'implore Angels took us from France's shores To the promised land of lady liberty Hollywood glitter enticing us lovers with mystery Living the past in a cinematic telling Ironic that love was sourly spurned By Bogart’s charming quilted misgivings Madeline, later would sadly sing La Marseillaise, while lovers embrace Paris after dark, they disappear with no trace Trains to death and boats to freedom As Casablanca tells of romantic tales Je suis vieux, est je suis seul The beautiful one misses the past and you All the ships have sailed and gone It’s the cemetery now where I rest under lawn

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Timothy Hicks

Date: 5/18/2016 12:08:00 PM

I've read Tim's contribution, and liked it ... but I also really enjoyed how you pay tribute to her career and how she moved people with the romance of the cinema. Never watched Casablanca, however. A lovely piece of writing, Arthur ...

Arthur Vaso
Date: 5/18/2016 7:26:00 PM

Thanks Timothy, I haven't seen the movie either! :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/16/2016 8:29:00 PM

beautiful, ARthur. I think I misunderstood what Tim had said. it looks like you did your very own poem and Tim did HIS. Both are fine tributes to this gorgeous lady.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 5/16/2016 8:50:00 PM

Yes I showed him the article and we both did a separate poem, however I got to read his, and got ideas from his! :) Hugs