Paris

Paris is where old lovers die In cafes sipping memories Lost loves like cream in espresso Slowly fading, getting frigid in time As I walk along the seine I hold hands with the ghosts Of times long ago I take the metro to tomorrow At Sacres Cœur my heart shall lie With the memories Of a lost love Even she was a dream A vision of what I desired We sat in a bistro smelling spring air We were lovers laughing with lovers We thought this was all our life This cinema plays in my mind The windmills of life blow me away To gardens green and deluxe I shall play chess with old men now Fountains flow with reminiscent desires Of those foolish enough to dream As I once had I wished upon a star I wander at midnight in Paris Wishing for a painting To come to life The black painting of desire

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Njeri Hunjeri

Date: 3/23/2015 1:43:00 AM

Your painting just gave birth to my painting of a Paris I'd love to love:-)

Arthur Vaso
Date: 4/11/2015 10:45:00 AM

Thank you njeri !!!

Julia Ward

Date: 3/18/2015 3:25:00 AM

Your poem is very expressive and has a well-deserved 7 from me, Arthur. Julia, xx

Arthur Vaso
Date: 4/11/2015 10:44:00 AM

Thank you kindly Julia!!!!

Cherl Dunn

Date: 12/30/2014 6:07:00 PM

Love this portrait of loves regrets, it is simply wonderful my dearest old friend, thanks for your comment and praise it means more than you know my friend, and Happy New year Arthur, always cheri

Arthur Vaso
Date: 4/11/2015 10:48:00 AM

Thank you dear cherl!!

Meg Anderson

Date: 12/30/2014 11:41:00 AM

And it shall dear friend!

Cupids Arrow

Date: 12/30/2014 8:50:00 AM

Your painting will come to life

Arthur Vaso
Date: 4/11/2015 10:46:00 AM

No offense Cupid, but so far you are not a very good shot with all those arrows!!!! LOL

Jan Allison

Date: 12/30/2014 5:05:00 AM

beautiful imagery Arthur but it made me so sad - memories are often all we have left- its a 7 from me:-) Hugs jan xx

Arthur Vaso
Date: 4/11/2015 10:47:00 AM

Thank you Jan, I am trying to catch up on all the comments I somehow missed!!!!

Dorian Petersen Potter

Date: 12/29/2014 11:42:00 PM

Beautiful pen Arthur! I really enjoyed reading your piece my dearest friend! A 7 from me! I wish you a very Happy New Year! I hope that 2015 us very kind to you! Have a very lovely day! :) Love and hugs! xxx D."

Arthur Vaso
Date: 12/30/2014 9:05:00 PM

Thank you Dorian