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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 Date: 12/5/2014 11:01:00 PM Simply excellent! The kind of poetry I come here to read Arthur. This vision will stay with me. #7 Login to Reply

Kelly Deschler Date: 12/5/2014 12:40:00 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! Login to Reply

Liam Mcdaid Date: 12/4/2014 10:22:00 PM beautifully painted oasis arthur Login to Reply

Casarah Nance Date: 12/3/2014 8:40:00 PM My applause will only be shadowed by everyone elses, but you have it anyways Sugar, love your style, and your ass. :) Login to Reply Arthur Vaso Date: 12/3/2014 8:44:00 PM as I love yours!!! :)

Harry Horsman Date: 12/2/2014 9:37:00 AM another day and hopefully another poem from you Arthur,,like this Login to Reply Arthur Vaso Date: 12/3/2014 8:49:00 PM Thanks Harry, I sure hope so too!

Kp Nunez Date: 12/1/2014 7:36:00 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 :) Login to Reply Arthur Vaso Date: 12/3/2014 8:48:00 PM Thank you very much Kim

Nette Onclaud Date: 12/1/2014 1:14:00 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 Login to Reply Arthur Vaso Date: 12/3/2014 8:48:00 PM That's so sweet of you Nette, thank you so much!

Timothy Hicks Date: 12/1/2014 2:01:00 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! Login to Reply Arthur Vaso Date: 12/3/2014 8:47:00 PM Well Timothy, you got it bang on!!! I feel like I should give you a prize! Thanks!

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser Date: 11/30/2014 11:46:00 PM tranquil words but the message is the opposite.. :) wow only Arthur can drew..:) BUddy How are you?? Login to Reply Arthur Vaso Date: 12/3/2014 8:45:00 PM Thank you Olive buddy!

Andrea Dietrich Date: 11/30/2014 11:51:00 AM this one really makes you feel some kind of doom on the horizon without really stating it. I like that a lot! Login to Reply Arthur Vaso Date: 12/3/2014 8:45:00 PM Thanks Andrea!

Richard Lamoureux Date: 11/30/2014 9:03:00 AM You have skills my friend and judging by this poem it seems you have a nice Ass as well. Did you name it Jack??? Login to Reply Arthur Vaso Date: 11/30/2014 10:46:00 PM LOL Now who is the comedian? I did make a slight reference to myself in there! :)

Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 11/30/2014 5:38:00 AM Marvelously interwoven with meaning so deep! Excellent dear, Arthur! Login to Reply Arthur Vaso Date: 11/30/2014 10:43:00 PM Thanks so much Demetrios!!

Ken Carroll Date: 11/29/2014 11:27:00 PM Good slice of life write Arthur! Login to Reply Arthur Vaso Date: 11/30/2014 10:43:00 PM Thanks Ken!

Eve Roper Date: 11/29/2014 9:35:00 PM Nice discription of the day in and day out, Artur. Blessings eve Login to Reply Arthur Vaso Date: 11/29/2014 10:20:00 PM Thank you Eve!!

Paul Callus Date: 11/29/2014 6:00:00 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 Login to Reply Arthur Vaso Date: 11/29/2014 10:20:00 PM Thanks Paul, I was writing about the ones who have little choice in the matter!!

Dorian Petersen Potter Date: 11/29/2014 5:01:00 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 Login to Reply Arthur Vaso Date: 11/29/2014 10:06:00 PM Thank you kindly Dorian, you have a lovely evening too!!

Jan Allison Date: 11/29/2014 4:38:00 PM beautifully descriptive Arthur the sun sets for the toil to begin another day:-) Hugs jan xx Login to Reply Arthur Vaso Date: 11/29/2014 10:04:00 PM Thanks Jan :)

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 11/29/2014 4:32:00 PM - While we wait for tomorrow ..... well written Arthur !!! - oxox // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Arthur Vaso Date: 11/29/2014 9:04:00 PM Thank you Anne Lise, my candle is ready!!!

Dr. Upma A. Sharma Date: 11/29/2014 7:42:00 AM That's what is life Arthur! Short n simple well expressed in few words! Outstanding poetry! Login to Reply Arthur Vaso Date: 11/29/2014 9:04:00 PM Thank you Dr Upma Sharma, I am blushing!!