The Park Bench

The Park Bench

I wish I was a poet
With magical words
To make people see all of the absurd
Tears fly, paintings in pastel die

When we look into our mirrors
We sometimes miss
What love dumps upon all of us
We shed tears, for we forgot to shed fears

I have no legs, nor any crutches
So my voyage has ended
I only observe
Sadness upended

When goodness is confused
When gestures are refused
When the kiss that could have been
When a poets tear seems obscene

The one who hears is often deaf
The deaf sometimes have nothing left
If I could give a kiss away
I would give it to lovers with hearts that sway

Drawing love on paper in may
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Wanter Avatar
May 11, 2017 at 9:58 AM
I am so glad I found this. You are one of my favorites, and this poem will certainly become a fav and 7 for me.
Vaso Avatar
June 24, 2017 at 11:10 PM
Thank you Sunlite, much appreciated!
De Beaulieu Avatar
March 30, 2017 at 5:41 PM
Hello Arthur, you did a super job on this poem.I did enjoyed it.
Vaso Avatar
June 24, 2017 at 11:10 PM
Merci, thank you, Darlene!
Fiery Avatar
February 17, 2017 at 12:43 AM
You have done a marvelous job here! I am so proud to have read this poem and the video was amazing too. It touched my heart ...A 7 and a fave from ~Red~
Vaso Avatar
June 24, 2017 at 11:09 PM
Thank you so much Red and sorry for taking so long so say so!
Howell Avatar
December 7, 2016 at 7:39 PM
You had me with "I wish I was a poet", but was a goner with "Drawing love on paper in may". Fantastic! Park Benches rule!
Vaso Avatar
June 24, 2017 at 11:08 PM
Very kind and thank you Raven!
Severo Avatar
December 3, 2016 at 7:07 PM
Judge not as they say, you shine my friend
Vaso Avatar
June 24, 2017 at 11:07 PM
I have to say so do you! :)
Snyder Avatar
December 3, 2016 at 11:58 AM
Nice write Arthur, kiss that could of been.
Snyder Avatar
December 3, 2016 at 11:57 AM
Nice write Arthur, kiss that could of been.
Vaso Avatar
June 24, 2017 at 11:06 PM
Yes, exactly!! :)
Dietrich Avatar
December 3, 2016 at 9:52 AM
Wow, you are second or third I think, on the best new poems list with this one. Way to go. I had not seen this one yet, and its message is so lovely!
Vaso Avatar
June 24, 2017 at 11:06 PM
Thank you Andrea, I missed that too! lol
Manassian Avatar
November 22, 2016 at 1:08 AM
You are such a romantic soul. I loved this!! Your words were such a treat. Tears fly....paintings in pastel die....but your words live on.
Vaso Avatar
June 24, 2017 at 11:05 PM
Thank you Eileen, takes one to know one! :) Hugs
Breedt Avatar
November 17, 2016 at 1:57 AM
Its both moving and very romantic. Its extremely well written. Congratulations on your high ranking too
Vaso Avatar
June 24, 2017 at 11:05 PM
Thank you, somehow I missed comments here!
Hamilton Avatar
November 15, 2016 at 3:41 PM
Just a wonderful video and poem to match exquisite work Arthur.A7
Vaso Avatar
November 16, 2016 at 6:42 PM
So kind of you , thanks John!
Chircop Avatar
November 13, 2016 at 2:30 PM
Drawing love on paper..I can see a heart there..or two...Loved yr poem Arthur..indeed do.
Vaso Avatar
November 16, 2016 at 6:41 PM
Thank you Charmaine!! Hugs!
Yvonne Avatar
November 12, 2016 at 8:17 AM
Stunningly! Left me speechless.
Vaso Avatar
November 16, 2016 at 6:41 PM
Nothing a bottle of wine cant fix! Thanks!! :)
Murray Avatar
November 10, 2016 at 10:31 AM
If you wish you were a poet, what hope is there for the rest of us??
Vaso Avatar
November 16, 2016 at 6:40 PM
Ah but I am not Irish, so I wasn't born with it! You have the upper hand lassie!
Wigley Avatar
November 9, 2016 at 11:27 PM
Lovely write, Arthur, touching and beautiful. Much enjoyed. Regards, Viv
Vaso Avatar
November 16, 2016 at 6:39 PM
Thanks Viv, :) cheers
B. Avatar
November 9, 2016 at 11:23 PM
So happy I saw this poem and video. It was amazing :)
Vaso Avatar
November 16, 2016 at 6:38 PM
Thanks Carol! Hugs!
Duet Avatar
November 7, 2016 at 2:16 PM
Wonderful poem and video, Arthur. So true and inspiring. Tears..... Carole A favorite.
Vaso Avatar
November 16, 2016 at 6:38 PM
Thank you Carole, you are so kind!
Smith Avatar
November 7, 2016 at 11:44 AM
A beautiful poem Arthur.
Vaso Avatar
November 16, 2016 at 6:36 PM
Thanks Tim! :)
Gupta Avatar
November 7, 2016 at 8:43 AM
Great work indeed ...
Vaso Avatar
November 16, 2016 at 6:35 PM
Thank you so much Probir!
Bateman Avatar
November 7, 2016 at 7:42 AM
Hello Arthur, The video coupled with your wonderful poem, for me, can be summed up in two words: Magnificent!! Superb!! I totally agree with everyone's comments below. A profound message indeed!! A "SEVEN/FAV"!! Cheers and Best, Gary
Vaso Avatar
November 16, 2016 at 6:35 PM
Thank you so much Gary! all the best!
Y. Avatar
November 7, 2016 at 6:39 AM
Hi Arthur, What a touching short film with a profound message. I'm in awe of your poem. I agree with Jan, you are creative genius. The poem below his proof of that. Well done. A Big seven and a fav:-) Alexis
Vaso Avatar
November 16, 2016 at 6:34 PM
Thank you so much Alexis! hugs!
White Avatar
November 7, 2016 at 3:26 AM
Can I have a kiss then please? I am in love, and we sway. And no, I am not joking.. Thank you for this beautiful poem... Fave.
Vaso Avatar
November 16, 2016 at 6:34 PM
Thanks Darren much appreciated!!
Allison Avatar
November 7, 2016 at 3:02 AM
You are a creative genius Arthur - am in tears here at the video let alone the poem - outstanding work my friend:-) hugs jan xxfave
Vaso Avatar
November 16, 2016 at 6:27 PM
Thank you, was a very touching video!
Stover Avatar
November 6, 2016 at 11:28 PM
Absolutely beautiful
Vaso Avatar
November 16, 2016 at 6:20 PM
Thank you so much Christy!
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