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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

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Date: 2/24/2015 8:14:00 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.
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 3/22/2015 6:14:00 PM
:) thanks! I always manage to find trouble, or trouble finds me
Date: 2/21/2015 2:27:00 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.
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 3/22/2015 6:14:00 PM
Thanks Charmaine! You are very sweet to say so!!!!!
Date: 2/14/2015 11:22:00 PM
Your story telling is "A standing ovation" a 7. Blessings and a Happy Valentine's Day what is left of it.
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 3/22/2015 6:13:00 PM
Thank you Eve, god bless
Date: 2/14/2015 8:07:00 PM
Dear Arthur, HAPPY VALENTINES DAY, my dear friend, love your stories of wonder, take care cheri
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 3/22/2015 6:12:00 PM
sorry for long delay, thanks so much cherl! hugs
Date: 2/14/2015 4:25:00 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
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 3/22/2015 6:10:00 PM
Thanks Cas, didn't realize I missed many comments in here!!
Date: 2/14/2015 9:41:00 AM
oh my, a compelling storyline with marked twists and turns that make this write a unique one, Arthur.. huggs
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 2/14/2015 2:04:00 PM
Thank you so much Nette, Happy Valentines Day!!
Date: 2/13/2015 10:30:00 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
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 2/14/2015 2:03:00 PM
and 1000 thank you's!!!! :)
Date: 2/13/2015 9:55:00 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
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 2/13/2015 10:11:00 PM
and a Happy Valentines to you too!!!!
Date: 2/13/2015 7:43:00 PM
Pretty spectacular write Arthur. You murdered this one! You give new meaning to the phrase Hit Man, this will definately be a hit!
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 2/13/2015 10:10:00 PM
Thanks Richard LOL
Date: 2/13/2015 9:58:00 AM
Beautifully written, Arthur! Love it!
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 2/13/2015 10:07:00 PM
Thank you! :)
Date: 2/13/2015 8:06:00 AM
an awesome pen Arthur... tragedy and romance, a tale of love and destruction... the title is quite contradictory as well... lov, nad!
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 2/13/2015 10:06:00 PM
Thank you so much! Glad you liked!
Date: 2/13/2015 5:01:00 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
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 2/13/2015 10:05:00 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
Date: 2/13/2015 3:57:00 AM
A fantastic romantic tragedy my friend...I died right along with your heart.
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 2/13/2015 10:01:00 PM
Ops posted in wrong box, dont you go dieing, one of us has to end up with a lady!!
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 2/13/2015 10:00:00 PM
Thank you so much Anne Lise, just tried to add a different twist!
Date: 2/13/2015 3:12:00 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 :)
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 2/13/2015 10:00:00 PM
Thank you so much Anne Lise, just tried to add a different twist

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