Midnight In Paris

She was the hidden flower of the seine
She walked her sadness through the streets
The sky was grey, the wind made her shiver
She cried for her mother, to hold her pain

Her heart was torn
All her friends had left
Alone in Paris, like an empty bottle of wine
Her desires drained, every solitary drop

If, only if, a smile would appear
She laughed, she cried, all the same
The tears hidden inside
She rode the subways to emptiness

If, only if, she could be a painting
The museum walls could hang her thoughts
And drown the grey clouds hanging above
If, only if, her heart could beat once more

If, only if, the life could give peace
And sleep would become a blanket of warmth
Float away, she dreamed, 
Broken hotels and empty windows

If Maman I could hug you once more
Before the Eiffel tour fades from view
My Paris is leaving me
As I leave you


Epilogue

The Cemetery of Thoughts

There’s beauty in sadness
There is sadness that we don’t see
The lonely
Who need to see
The beauty of Paris
Kiss the lonely
And wake up broken hearts
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Matta Avatar
February 19, 2016 at 4:33 PM
C'est poème est fantastique. My poor French still good for a short reply. :D
Vaso Avatar
February 19, 2016 at 6:16 PM
Thank you so much! :)
Duncan Avatar
June 24, 2013 at 12:17 AM
very nice words up there ;}
Vaso Avatar
February 19, 2016 at 6:16 PM
Somehow I missed this comment, so a very belated thank you!! :)
Girardot Avatar
May 26, 2013 at 7:51 PM
France Gall - 1993.
Vaso Avatar
October 12, 2015 at 10:37 PM
Voir mon nouveau site!
Manassian Avatar
May 24, 2013 at 8:12 PM
This was beautiful in a haunting melancholy way....I love those conditionals...if and only if....Life doesn't always turn out how we want, and sometimes when we are broken, we need a mother's love the most. My daughter turns to me when in pain. Lovely write. BTW...I love Paris. Been there and fell in love with Sacre Coeur. Had one of my most profound spiritual moments inside there. I see you've posted a link. I will try to get to that. :)
Vaso Avatar
October 12, 2015 at 10:38 PM
Thanks Elieen! See like a typical man I am always behind in responding!!! Hugs!!!
Dietrich Avatar
May 21, 2013 at 11:03 PM
oh I SO love Paris. Is this for unbearable beauty contest??? It's very lovely.
Vaso Avatar
May 22, 2013 at 10:46 AM
No, It was inspired by this song, Si maman si - Marie-Pier Perreault https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tUQO87ioYg
Roberts Avatar
May 21, 2013 at 9:28 PM
Well done my friend, really enjoyed this one ....Seren
Vaso Avatar
October 12, 2015 at 10:39 PM
Merci, thank you! Its also on my new site!
Bickerstaffe Avatar
May 21, 2013 at 8:56 PM
A brilliant composition my friend! Marvelous phrasing, steeped in emotion, and superb imagery.
Vaso Avatar
May 21, 2013 at 9:00 PM
Thanks Keith, glad you liked it
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