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I dedicate this poem to Broken Wings, an inspiration to all poets here!

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It Was Beautiful Yesterday

Bha e brèagha an-de
(It was Beautiful Yesterday)


There was a sailing vessel
With many a sail proudly lapping in the wind
A flag of the Celtic honor, in ruin an rented
As all the sailors sing
Of my love for you
From long ago
Before death became our friend
Oh would I be sailing from stormy seas to the Scottish glens
To lay some flowers at your side
Your beauty is now far under
My love ill wait for all eternity
For loves resurrection’s stormy thunder
Our bodies may be under stone
Our memories long lost in tales and fable
Let no man ever lay any such claim
Our love was not the gift of briny seaworthy fame

We be only stones, in a meadow blue
When you come upon our fate
Tiss with this verse, I state my case
The life that escaped our sadly date
Love though was true as sky
For long ago, she bid adieu
Her sadness at my drowning departure
As I her lover was told to be 
Buried deep and under sea


Both sadness and the tossing waves
Took the life out of her and me
So when you look at fading stones
Remember the love that used to be
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Simpson Avatar
February 23, 2016 at 7:33 PM
Arthur I love your poem, and the pics accentuated it. Where were those pics taken; location?
Vaso Avatar
February 27, 2016 at 9:59 PM
The photos are from Scotland, the title of the poem was actually in Scottish Gaelic! Thanks so much I really like this poem!
Hamilton Avatar
February 18, 2016 at 3:46 PM
Nicely done, touching tale tugs at the heart. Really enjoyed this one! Congrats at top 3.
Vaso Avatar
February 20, 2016 at 11:08 AM
Thank you very much John!
Guzzi Avatar
February 16, 2016 at 6:26 PM
True love never dies, boy it hurts like heck though! Light & Love
Vaso Avatar
February 20, 2016 at 11:07 AM
Yes at times, thanks so much Debbie!
Fairbrother Avatar
February 14, 2016 at 8:42 PM
A great piece of love and beauty part of a pie of treasured memories that never fade, nor wither but live on. Great work Arthur And I'll drink a wee drop with you. Cheers Kev
Vaso Avatar
February 20, 2016 at 11:06 AM
Thank you very much Kevin!
Lariviere Avatar
February 13, 2016 at 2:26 PM
tres bien
Vaso Avatar
February 13, 2016 at 6:19 PM
Merci! Thanks!
Severo Avatar
February 12, 2016 at 4:41 PM
Fabulous poetry xoxoxoxo
Vaso Avatar
February 12, 2016 at 9:00 PM
Thank you kindly Aurore!
Hicks Avatar
February 11, 2016 at 2:23 PM
Loved the timeless theme of lost love mixed with the indescribable feeling of staring at a stormy coastline. To read drowning departure is a bit heartbreaking, but well expressed. Good one, Arthur!
Vaso Avatar
February 12, 2016 at 8:59 PM
Thanks Timothy was a lot of fun writing this one!
Mcclain Avatar
February 9, 2016 at 10:48 PM
Great, timeless feel and eternal theme. One for the ages. Nicely done!
Vaso Avatar
February 12, 2016 at 8:58 PM
Than you Brian, much appreciated!
Sankey- Lewis Avatar
February 2, 2016 at 6:56 AM
Congrats penning gem.
Vaso Avatar
February 12, 2016 at 8:57 PM
Thank you Iris! :)
Nunez Avatar
January 29, 2016 at 8:40 PM
Beautifully poignant, Arthur. A wonderful poem worthy of the poetess. I see it got chosen as POTD. Congrats! :-)
Vaso Avatar
February 12, 2016 at 8:57 PM
Thank you so very much Kim!
Dietrich Avatar
January 27, 2016 at 8:11 PM
Arthur you are very in tune with this kind of poetry that reminds me so much of the days of yore, the sailors and the tone of old England poetry. This is lovely. I see it was for Constance? Awesome.
Vaso Avatar
January 29, 2016 at 8:42 PM
Thank you Andrea, I am doing some reading up on the Gaelic language and came up with this!
La France Avatar
January 27, 2016 at 7:37 PM
Arthur, thank you so much for dedicating this poem to me, I am so touched and honored, it is beautiful, I do see myself as that Scottish girl buried beneath the stone, this is a tragic love story you have skillfully penned, of course I fill fav it, and treasure it forever ~~~
La France Avatar
January 28, 2016 at 7:05 AM
And I like how you link it back to your poetry site, awesome, dear friend...
Y. Avatar
January 26, 2016 at 9:13 PM
Arthur, you have painted a captivating picture with words. Your tale had good imagery. It was beautiful and sad at the same time. Congratulations on getting the poem of day. Enjoy the honor- Alexis
Cronin Avatar
January 26, 2016 at 4:24 PM
Beautiful, congrats!
Vaso Avatar
January 26, 2016 at 5:52 PM
Thank you very much Jeannie!
Allison Avatar
January 26, 2016 at 3:29 PM
woohooooo congrats to youuuuuuuu on poem of the day:-) hugs jan xxx
Vaso Avatar
January 26, 2016 at 5:51 PM
Thanks Jan! hugs
Smith Avatar
January 26, 2016 at 3:05 PM
Congrats my friend
Smith Avatar
January 26, 2016 at 5:55 PM
I'm getting ready for the puck drop tonight here. It's going to be interesting. Versteeg dissed Johny Toews in the press calling him a baby.
Vaso Avatar
January 26, 2016 at 5:51 PM
Thanks Tim, to bad the Habs cant win anything these days!
Konos Avatar
January 26, 2016 at 2:18 PM
It WAS beautiful yesterday and it's more beautiful today...because YOU got POEM OF THE DAY....A Big 7....Congratulations...
Vaso Avatar
January 26, 2016 at 3:03 PM
Thanks Judy!! :)
Roper Avatar
January 26, 2016 at 2:15 PM
Breath taking :) Congratulations on poem of the day !!
Vaso Avatar
January 26, 2016 at 3:02 PM
Thank you very much Birthday girl!!
Inman Avatar
January 26, 2016 at 12:16 PM
Arthur, your tale drew me in, a wonderful write.
Vaso Avatar
January 26, 2016 at 3:02 PM
Thank you very much James!
La France Avatar
January 26, 2016 at 8:48 AM
Arthur, I became lost in your words, tumbling with the beauty, whisked away to a Celtic place, the sadness is beautifully penned, entrancing and breathtaking is this write, congratulations on Poem Of The Day, enjoy the honor ~
Vaso Avatar
January 26, 2016 at 3:02 PM
Thank you Broken Wings, glad you liked it!
Haight Avatar
January 26, 2016 at 7:48 AM
So sad and so beautiful, Arthur. This brought tears to my eyes. Congratulations on the POTD honor. 7+Fav, Sandra
Vaso Avatar
January 26, 2016 at 3:01 PM
Thank you Sandra so kind of you!
Andresen Avatar
January 26, 2016 at 7:44 AM
- ............... and it is beautiful today - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. ! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Vaso Avatar
January 26, 2016 at 3:01 PM
Thank you Anne-Lise I just noticed! hugs
Onclaud Avatar
January 25, 2016 at 11:22 PM
ohh, i like sentimental flow of this verse; beautiful message on love immortalized, arthur... huggs
Vaso Avatar
January 26, 2016 at 3:00 PM
Thank you so much Nette! :)
Smith Avatar
January 25, 2016 at 5:29 PM
What a great tale Arthur. Isn't that how all great loves end......bit of useless info : I live on Celtic Circle...who would of thunk it...lol
Vaso Avatar
January 25, 2016 at 11:17 PM
The circle of life! :)
Chircop Avatar
January 25, 2016 at 2:42 PM
So sad and yet what a beautiful tale of a love that lasts longer than death. A fave. : )
Vaso Avatar
January 25, 2016 at 11:17 PM
You are too kind Charmaine! thank you!
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