Arthur Vaso Poet Light Verse

The Dead Man Whom I Kissed

I am free as a bird
Ready to discover this wondrous world
I am dressed to the nines
Seeking a knight in shining armor

He will be handsome alright
Defending me from life’s lows and sorrows
I shall be his flower, ready to be plucked
Oh my petals shall lust for his kiss

The big city a delight, as I shop all night!
As I gaze upon the handsome men all over
I am hopeful one shall take my hand
So they we might begin a lovers journey

Night time jazz, clubs filled with hazy smoke
Man after man after drink and nothing of substance
What’s a pretty girl to do?
Another night of blackness and no shining black knight

So off I wander to the city park
The lush smell of green filling the air
There is a graveyard up over there
A promenade among the dead

There under the moonlit sky, is an old man
His hair all white, his dress somewhat wrinkled
He seems to star into nothingness
Ah but his eyes are clear blue like the ocean true

I am abashed yet I stare into these crystal blue eyes
Something stirs from within me, yes I see as clear as day
The kindness and compassion within this weathered old man
I lose my breath, this is foolish for I just know somehow, I know I know

I walk up to him, and kiss him on the lips as I should not
This is not me, yet I know this is exactly me, I just know
He looks with sadness, and says simply "I am a dead man, from long ago"
I kiss him once more and say “I will return three days hence and we shall see"

Three days later, like a statue he stands stoically still and almost in fear
I take his hand, and whisper, life is full of miracles
We have no time to lose, I see into your beauty and I see into your pain
Hold me and love me, I am yours completely, in the falling rain

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Lucilla Carrillo May 20, 2014 at 11:46 AM WOW! Again this is an awesome poem. It has great imagination. I don't know if you dream all this poems at night, or they just pop up in your head. Either way they are awesome.... Lucilla Arthur Vaso May 23, 2014 at 9:46 PM Sometimes reality is stranger than fiction! Arthur Vaso May 23, 2014 at 9:45 PM This one was based on a true story that I was told!

David Williams May 18, 2014 at 5:59 AM hi Arthur I love the flow and the image in this tale, and you don't often see the word 'abashed' it is almost a dead word in itself so it falls in very well with your theme, well done, excellent....David Arthur Vaso May 23, 2014 at 9:45 PM Thank yo so much David, happy to see you back here! I sincerely hope all is going well for you!

A.E. Rivenbark May 18, 2014 at 12:42 AM This is fantastic, love the story and the imagery :D Arthur Vaso May 23, 2014 at 9:44 PM Hi there A.E. Glad you enjoyed!!! Thanks so much

Carolyn Devonshire May 17, 2014 at 6:49 PM Dear Arthur, I can't tell you how taken I am with this poem. "Beauty's only skin deep," right? It has a magical quality to it and will make a wonderful entry for the Gender Bender contest. I'm sure you'll excel with this entry! Love, Carolyn Arthur Vaso May 23, 2014 at 9:40 PM Such kind words, warm my heart, thank you so much!!

Joseph May May 16, 2014 at 3:13 PM An intriguing tale....nicely written Arthur Vaso May 23, 2014 at 9:38 PM More intriguing than some may think, based on a true story. Thanks Joseph!

Mel Merrill May 16, 2014 at 1:44 AM Nicely done, Arthur. I'll say this, the poem held my attention, and many do not. Very expressive and imagistic, my friend. Kudos...mel Arthur Vaso May 23, 2014 at 9:35 PM Thanks Mel, hope all is well with you! Cheers!

Gina Montalbo May 15, 2014 at 11:22 PM Wow!!!! Great.... Gina Arthur Vaso May 23, 2014 at 9:34 PM Wow great smile!!!! thanks!

Jake Ponce May 13, 2014 at 7:22 PM Arthur, you amaze me more and more. I think my jaw dropped to the floor while reading this. I can't find it anymore! LOL but seriously, you're incredible!!! Consider me a rabid fan but I think that's what I am now! :o Arthur Vaso May 23, 2014 at 9:32 PM You are far to kind, please lets keep my head from growing bigger! LOL Thanks

Paul Callus May 13, 2014 at 10:16 AM You entice me in your powerfully expressed write, Arthur. well done. // paul Arthur Vaso May 23, 2014 at 9:33 PM Thank you kindly Paul, much appreciated!

Anne-Lise Andresen May 13, 2014 at 7:19 AM - A deep, beautiful and very well written poem Arthur... BRAVO !!! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser May 13, 2014 at 2:54 AM Wowowowow!!!! Petals petals love that nice line.... Mmmmn but I love more the last line.... Dramatically sweet and romantic....:) all in all a beauty..:) dead man becoming alive :P wink from olive :D :P

Casarah Nance May 12, 2014 at 9:19 PM intriguing and alluring, you inspire me and twist me in a wicked web!

Cherl Dunn May 12, 2014 at 7:14 PM Oh what a delicate web you've woven for me within these lines of mystery, I'm under the spell of a grand master of dark poetry who's called me eager but is so himself, the true master of the darkness. lol Thank you for the beautiful name my dear Auther, it's good to know that the queen Van Dame of sinister still has it going on. cheri Poe at your service sir cheri Arthur Vaso May 23, 2014 at 9:30 PM Sorry for late replay Cherl, much appreciated, Tonight I am answering comments and hopefully time to read some on the weekend!!!! Hope you are well.