Arthur Vaso Poet Free verse

Penn and Teller

Penn and Teller

I wrote the notes clear as day
So obvious I would not be here to stay
On earthly lands with mortal souls
They danced the nights as the stars have sung
I knew my destiny was rope and hung
The knife that cut my heart in two
Twas really just words, shouted by you
Words of pen, like a knights sword of thrust
I was killed by the coldness and the lack of lust
It’s I, with the darkness that did what I must
Kicked the chair and bit the dust

Notes to poem: This is a play on words with the names of one of my favorite magical acts, Penn and Teller. A dark topic, I would be curious if a few here get the word play, of course the notes themselves hint it, and I am leaving the notes here for 2 hours, so all 30,000 Soupers can read them!

Ps: I love just about all of the poems from poets I have read here, thank you so much.

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Constance La France August 25, 2016 at 11:24 AM Arthur, I get the word play completely, the one who held the knife and cut MY heart I have cast away and into the darkness they will stay where evil dwells and for myself I will stand strong in the sun but my words will be shattering tears at times if I let the pain surface ~ Arthur Vaso August 25, 2016 at 10:42 PM :) Hugs

Kai Michael Neumann August 25, 2016 at 9:06 AM I do not know, whether I get the word play you intended. I like Jonathan Ross though, at least part of him. 'Kicked the chair and a bit of dust' sums it (something) up...Poetry can heal. Lots of wishes, Kai Arthur Vaso August 25, 2016 at 10:42 PM Thank you so much Kai! :)

Carole Duet August 24, 2016 at 10:12 PM Suicide is not the answer...or is it? Nooo...just a permanent solution to a temporary problem. Great play on words! Words can cut like a knife for sure! I like your style! Arthur Vaso August 25, 2016 at 10:41 PM Thank you Carole, I agree, and by writing, I hope myself and others see its not the best solution.

Tim Smith August 24, 2016 at 7:16 AM I do love their act and your poem. Now go die a couple thousand more times so I can enjoy many more of your poems Arthur Vaso August 24, 2016 at 6:52 PM That is my hope! :)

Jan Allison August 24, 2016 at 1:47 AM Very clever word play Arthur love the deep dark undertones and the notes were magic lol:-) hugs Jan xx7 Arthur Vaso August 24, 2016 at 6:52 PM Yes well notes are always musical and magical!! Hugs

Lynn Marie August 23, 2016 at 11:50 PM A wonderful 'walk' to the 'dark' alley of ' The Strip', where nothing is as it appears under the glaring Vegas lights :-) Magnifique Arthur :-) A thrilling read :-) blessings, lynn Arthur Vaso August 24, 2016 at 6:50 PM Thank you so much Lynn Marie

Robert Pettit August 23, 2016 at 11:50 PM I never saw them perform. I heard they were quite an act. Good write. Arthur Vaso August 24, 2016 at 6:49 PM Thank you Robert , hope all is well with you!

Seren Roberts August 23, 2016 at 11:45 PM great write my friend......Seren Arthur Vaso August 24, 2016 at 6:49 PM Thank you

Viv Wigley August 23, 2016 at 11:16 PM I would have expected no less from you,Arthur, on first reading the title. And you call ME dark? A fine little write, I'm a huge fan of wordplay. Much enjoyed. Regards, Viv Arthur Vaso August 23, 2016 at 11:20 PM Thanks Viv! Hope all is well with you mate!