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
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Hunjeri Avatar
March 23, 2015 at 1:43 AM
Your painting just gave birth to my painting of a Paris I'd love to love:-)
Vaso Avatar
April 11, 2015 at 10:45 AM
Thank you njeri !!!
Ward Avatar
March 18, 2015 at 3:25 AM
Your poem is very expressive and has a well-deserved 7 from me, Arthur. Julia, xx
Vaso Avatar
April 11, 2015 at 10:44 AM
Thank you kindly Julia!!!!
Dunn Avatar
December 30, 2014 at 6:07 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
Vaso Avatar
April 11, 2015 at 10:48 AM
Thank you dear cherl!!
Anderson Avatar
December 30, 2014 at 11:41 AM
And it shall dear friend!
Arrow Avatar
December 30, 2014 at 8:50 AM
Your painting will come to life
Vaso Avatar
April 11, 2015 at 10:46 AM
No offense Cupid, but so far you are not a very good shot with all those arrows!!!! LOL
Allison Avatar
December 30, 2014 at 5:05 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
Vaso Avatar
April 11, 2015 at 10:47 AM
Thank you Jan, I am trying to catch up on all the comments I somehow missed!!!!
Petersen Potter Avatar
December 29, 2014 at 11:42 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."
Vaso Avatar
December 30, 2014 at 9:05 PM
Thank you Dorian
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