Arthur Vaso Poet Free verse

Funeral

She sleeps forever
I sleep funeral day
she shall be buried in earth
I , buried in wine
one day flowers I will lay
at her graveside

Never the less
consumption will not redress
the naked truth
two died
that
day

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Darren White January 16, 2019 at 12:38 AM While lilies, and red roses, laid together on a grave, flowers as a personification in a way.

M. L. Kiser January 14, 2019 at 3:43 PM Sad but, beautifully penned; best of luck in the contest.

Vijay Pandit January 14, 2019 at 8:03 AM So much said in so few words..a sad but powerful depiction.

White Wolf January 13, 2019 at 12:24 PM Such sweet sorrow! Lovely write, Bear

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart January 12, 2019 at 11:37 PM Potent poem! Excellent. This one's a little Layton/Cohen'ish to me :))

Andrea Dietrich January 12, 2019 at 7:46 PM wow, ARthur. DEEP and a fave.

Sherry Beck January 12, 2019 at 7:01 PM A beautiful sorrow that sheds deep emotions. Tragically alluring! A great write!

Susan Ashley January 12, 2019 at 6:23 PM Your verses weep with sad beauty, Arthur. A moving poem of the deepest melancholy. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan