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My Funny Valentine

Vino
Vinny
Vino
Vinny
There was no doubt I was seeing double
Vinny poured another glass
I actually think it was whiskey
There we sat, at the back of the Angelos Steak and Kill
The joke wasn’t lost on many
The joint was dark and filled with smoke
Each booth offering up its own unique privacy

Never an evening went by
That some devious plot or plan wasn’t being hatched
Tonight was no different
Vinny laid it all out on a napkin
He told me revenge is bitter sweet
Tomorrow night we would feast on the bitter and the sweet
I had no doubts
I was ready to prove my worth
I was ready

Well the next night came faster than a hangover
Eight of us left in two cars 
We had a shot of grapa, only that
The Capone said we needed all are wits about us tonight, and then some
Now no one could argue that, and no one would

Laughter and bravado go hand in hand
We arrived on the side street, where one lone doorman 
Was smoking his life away
Little did he know, how soon that *** would be his demise
One shot to the head, and blood spurted 
The water fountain of death
Began its dance


In went Vinny in the lead and me right on behind
One doesn’t waste time with fancy introductions
We were there to deliver the red blood of revenge
Sweet death served to order, and we followed orders
The dinnerware and glasses shattered, wine became blood
Made men fell, bullets tangoed uniting the living with the dead

A blood bath
There are no other words to explain
The dead danced with our bullets and fell onto the now red carpet
Revenge was served, they said bitter sweet
Me, I fell to my knees
Vinny he looked over with an uncomprehending stare

The waitress serving drinks
Was shot right through the heart, it was my bullet
That murdered my finance
For me this revenge was to be only bitter
Dazed I lay, in a pool of blood, hers

Sirens in the distance
Vinny yelling, get the hell up, get the hell up
There was no heaven or up for me
I was as good as dead
They left
I crawled over to her

Tears clouded my vision
I laid my head upon her breast
Entwined in agony, within the grasp of reaper
I caressed her soft hair, I kissed the sour blood of my sins
My enemies in death, served me my own poison


She put a finger to her lips
Seductively 
She whispered shhhhhhhh
I whispered back, with my now black heart

Be my
Funny valentine

She smiled softly and died
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Adams Avatar
February 24, 2015 at 8:14 AM
Wow, I did not expect that turn near the end. I was with you in Chicago. We were sorta on the same wave length when Valentine's day rolled around.
Vaso Avatar
March 22, 2015 at 6:14 PM
:) thanks! I always manage to find trouble, or trouble finds me
Chircop Avatar
February 21, 2015 at 2:27 PM
I've read another four of your poems today,I didnt comment on them,only on one cuz im using smartphone and in the dark,but I has ro comment on this.Exceptionally twisted!To my fvs.
Vaso Avatar
March 22, 2015 at 6:14 PM
Thanks Charmaine! You are very sweet to say so!!!!!
Roper Avatar
February 14, 2015 at 11:22 PM
Your story telling is "A standing ovation" a 7. Blessings and a Happy Valentine's Day what is left of it.
Vaso Avatar
March 22, 2015 at 6:13 PM
Thank you Eve, god bless
Dunn Avatar
February 14, 2015 at 8:07 PM
Dear Arthur, HAPPY VALENTINES DAY, my dear friend, love your stories of wonder, take care cheri
Vaso Avatar
March 22, 2015 at 6:12 PM
sorry for long delay, thanks so much cherl! hugs
Nance Avatar
February 14, 2015 at 4:25 PM
Wow!~Your stories are fantastic! I love getting inside your head, And Yes I was thinking of you that last one you read, I feast on your darkness, like a vampire thirty for blood, if only I could be as good as you!~ Happy Valentines day Sugar Muwah! XXX
Vaso Avatar
March 22, 2015 at 6:10 PM
Thanks Cas, didn't realize I missed many comments in here!!
Onclaud Avatar
February 14, 2015 at 9:41 AM
oh my, a compelling storyline with marked twists and turns that make this write a unique one, Arthur.. huggs
Vaso Avatar
February 14, 2015 at 2:04 PM
Thank you so much Nette, Happy Valentines Day!!
Nunez Avatar
February 13, 2015 at 10:30 PM
CAptivating story, gripping delivery. Unexpected ending, made me cry yet left me smiling...7! More smiles from the land of thousand isles...:D Kim
Vaso Avatar
February 14, 2015 at 2:03 PM
and 1000 thank you's!!!! :)
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February 13, 2015 at 9:55 PM
Wow, so well done, Arthur...the contradictions of life and death, love and hate, all weaved together into a gripping, tragic story! You are a gifted story...Happy Valentine's...hugs, Rhonda
Vaso Avatar
February 13, 2015 at 10:11 PM
and a Happy Valentines to you too!!!!
De La Luna Avatar
February 13, 2015 at 9:58 AM
Beautifully written, Arthur! Love it!
Vaso Avatar
February 13, 2015 at 10:07 PM
Thank you! :)
Relish Avatar
February 13, 2015 at 8:06 AM
an awesome pen Arthur... tragedy and romance, a tale of love and destruction... the title is quite contradictory as well... lov, nad!
Vaso Avatar
February 13, 2015 at 10:06 PM
Thank you so much! Glad you liked!
Allison Avatar
February 13, 2015 at 5:01 AM
wow an incredible romantic tragedy - would make a great short film - 7 faves - wow:-) Can't believe we used the same titles in our poems - this is spookkyyyyyy!!! :-) Hugs Jan xx
Vaso Avatar
February 13, 2015 at 10:05 PM
Well that Title is a famous song, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Are-c0BLyIg and I like this version https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IChJ6eO3k48
Smith Avatar
February 13, 2015 at 3:57 AM
A fantastic romantic tragedy my friend...I died right along with your heart.
Vaso Avatar
February 13, 2015 at 10:01 PM
Ops posted in wrong box, dont you go dieing, one of us has to end up with a lady!!
Vaso Avatar
February 13, 2015 at 10:00 PM
Thank you so much Anne Lise, just tried to add a different twist!
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February 13, 2015 at 3:12 AM
- A unique Valentine poem ......I whispered back to you.... shhhh.... well written, Arthur ! - I wish you a sweet Valentine's Day and a beautiful weekend! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Vaso Avatar
February 13, 2015 at 10:00 PM
Thank you so much Anne Lise, just tried to add a different twist
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