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The Lamp Post

You all see a romantic couple kissing
I see a lonely lamp post
You all see the blossom of love
I see a fading light
You all see the spring of love
As I see the terror of another lonely night
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Smith Avatar
February 25, 2015 at 4:44 PM
Thinking outside the box my friend.. Excellent!.. Hugs.. Arlene
Vaso Avatar
February 25, 2015 at 9:08 PM
Well definitely thinking outside!!!!! brrrrrrrrrrrr
Dietrich Avatar
February 12, 2015 at 11:25 PM
It's all in the perspective from where you are looking. Very nice!!
Vaso Avatar
February 25, 2015 at 9:07 PM
Thank you!!! :)
Boardman Avatar
February 9, 2015 at 10:30 PM
Spoken right from a deep place in the heart! Thank you Arthur
Vaso Avatar
February 10, 2015 at 8:41 PM
and thank you!!!!!
Callus Avatar
February 9, 2015 at 8:42 AM
Excellent! Arthur. #7 // paul
Vaso Avatar
February 10, 2015 at 8:41 PM
Thank you so much Paul!
Allison Avatar
February 9, 2015 at 4:19 AM
Exceptional write Arthur - made me feel so sad - such a deep deep poem - I LOVE it - hugs Jan 7 faves xxx
Allison Avatar
February 11, 2015 at 2:58 AM
I really do think this is exceptional Arthur - tres bien! Hugs Jan xx
Vaso Avatar
February 10, 2015 at 8:41 PM
Thanks Jan!
Otong Avatar
February 9, 2015 at 12:51 AM
So deep in meaning.. Hugss**
Vaso Avatar
February 10, 2015 at 8:40 PM
Thanks so much Amor
Smith Avatar
February 8, 2015 at 11:23 PM
Love it Arthur... You have way of seeing darkness in everything... A7 and fav
Vaso Avatar
February 10, 2015 at 8:39 PM
Not to mention I am a habs fan, we are getting used to the dark side of never winning!
Vaso Avatar
February 10, 2015 at 8:38 PM
Thanks Tim, I just got 1/2 a cup of coffee, cause well mine is never full.
Petersen Potter Avatar
February 8, 2015 at 9:33 PM
Powerful pen Arthur! Very awesome piece my dearest friend. I love it! A 7 +++from me! In His light! God bless! Have lovely evening! :) Love n hugs! xxx D.
Vaso Avatar
February 8, 2015 at 9:58 PM
thank you Dorian!!! hugs!
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