Arthur Vaso Poet Light Verse

Oasis

Dawn arose
The mule yawned 
We both in slumber
Marched towards the water well
Miles away, under suns torment
The mule knew his drink was near
I knew the labor was only half done
Stubborn
As was the mule
We trekked back home
My family now has one more day
I took siesta
Before the fields enslaved me
Now at dusk
I pray 
Fatigued I gaze at the constellations
Hopeful and fearful
Of another dawn

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Connie Marcum Wong December 5, 2014 at 11:01 PM Simply excellent! The kind of poetry I come here to read Arthur. This vision will stay with me. #7

Kelly Deschler December 5, 2014 at 12:40 AM Life can feel like being on an island with no hope of rescue, but that shouldn't stop us from trying and living how we want to... An interesting and unique poem this is, Arthur. Great work, as always!

Liam Mcdaid December 4, 2014 at 10:22 PM beautifully painted oasis arthur

Casarah Nance December 3, 2014 at 8:40 PM My applause will only be shadowed by everyone elses, but you have it anyways Sugar, love your style, and your ass. :) Arthur Vaso December 3, 2014 at 8:44 PM as I love yours!!! :)

Harry Horsman December 2, 2014 at 9:37 AM another day and hopefully another poem from you Arthur,,like this Arthur Vaso December 3, 2014 at 8:49 PM Thanks Harry, I sure hope so too!

Kp Nunez December 1, 2014 at 7:36 PM Stubborn as the mule, oftentimes we go our own way, hence the fear, hence we stray...Lightly delivered but deeply disturbing, such a great poem, that came from your pen deserves a Seven! Kim Patrice :) Arthur Vaso December 3, 2014 at 8:48 PM Thank you very much Kim

Nette Onclaud December 1, 2014 at 1:14 PM this is one great journey into the deep core of poetry, Arthur... I was taken by the mystery and flow of your work.. huggs Arthur Vaso December 3, 2014 at 8:48 PM That's so sweet of you Nette, thank you so much!

Timothy Hicks December 1, 2014 at 2:01 AM I agree with Andrea, there's an anticipation in this piece that's more poignant by it's subtlety. I imagine some Arabian-nights-like tale of someone trying to make a better life for himself, but got caught into some trouble along the way. Of course it's just speculation - it is just your words that leave me to wonder! Arthur Vaso December 3, 2014 at 8:47 PM Well Timothy, you got it bang on!!! I feel like I should give you a prize! Thanks!

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser November 30, 2014 at 11:46 PM tranquil words but the message is the opposite.. :) wow only Arthur can drew..:) BUddy How are you?? Arthur Vaso December 3, 2014 at 8:45 PM Thank you Olive buddy!

Andrea Dietrich November 30, 2014 at 11:51 AM this one really makes you feel some kind of doom on the horizon without really stating it. I like that a lot! Arthur Vaso December 3, 2014 at 8:45 PM Thanks Andrea!

Demetrios Trifiatis November 30, 2014 at 5:38 AM Marvelously interwoven with meaning so deep! Excellent dear, Arthur! Arthur Vaso November 30, 2014 at 10:43 PM Thanks so much Demetrios!!

Ken Carroll November 29, 2014 at 11:27 PM Good slice of life write Arthur! Arthur Vaso November 30, 2014 at 10:43 PM Thanks Ken!

Eve Roper November 29, 2014 at 9:35 PM Nice discription of the day in and day out, Artur. Blessings eve Arthur Vaso November 29, 2014 at 10:20 PM Thank you Eve!!

Paul Callus November 29, 2014 at 6:00 PM That's life for you, Arthur! But then it's up to us to escape from that repetitive rut; there should be a time when we can look at a new day with pleasure not trepidation. (Why not give your mule a few days leave!!) :) // paul Arthur Vaso November 29, 2014 at 10:20 PM Thanks Paul, I was writing about the ones who have little choice in the matter!!

Dorian Petersen Potter November 29, 2014 at 5:01 PM Very beautifully penned my dear friend Arthur! Dawn arose the mule yawned we both in slumber- very pretty! My favorite lines. I enjoyed it a lot! A 7 +++ from me! :) Have a lovely evening! Love and hugs! xxxx D Arthur Vaso November 29, 2014 at 10:06 PM Thank you kindly Dorian, you have a lovely evening too!!

Jan Allison November 29, 2014 at 4:38 PM beautifully descriptive Arthur the sun sets for the toil to begin another day:-) Hugs jan xx Arthur Vaso November 29, 2014 at 10:04 PM Thanks Jan :)

Anne-Lise Andresen November 29, 2014 at 4:32 PM - While we wait for tomorrow ..... well written Arthur !!! - oxox // Anne-Lise :) Arthur Vaso November 29, 2014 at 9:04 PM Thank you Anne Lise, my candle is ready!!!

Dr. Upma A. Sharma November 29, 2014 at 7:42 AM That's what is life Arthur! Short n simple well expressed in few words! Outstanding poetry! Arthur Vaso November 29, 2014 at 9:04 PM Thank you Dr Upma Sharma, I am blushing!!