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Twenty Four Reasons To Die

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The roses of September the first They know the dance is almost over Slowly the life shall bleed from the stem Beauty shall wilt The winds shall blow away the memories Bagpipers four deep and six long Shall march upon botanical grounds In remembrance of those brave souls long ago Stoic the march, the notes lingering in the air Falling on the deaf ears, of the already departed Two swords laid as the cross Highland dances of youth, Old photographs lieing burned in the trash Marching forth, to old peoples applause They march towards their own death Overlook there, over the sea, look closer Shall you see the dust that covers me? Twenty four reasons to die Yet here I am on the twenty fifth Wishing for only one

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Matt Mcqueeney

Date: 2/4/2016 6:00:00 PM

Excellent writing, your a really great poet.

Matt Mcqueeney

Date: 2/4/2016 5:34:00 PM

Excellent writing, your a really great poet.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 2/6/2016 1:40:00 AM

How much do I owe you for that fine compliment! Thank you! :)

Keith Bickerstaffe

Date: 11/29/2015 2:10:00 PM

So well written... so many quotable phrases adorn this excellent piece. Well done Arthur, Keith 7

Arthur Vaso
Date: 11/29/2015 11:03:00 PM

Thank you Keith, this one was kinda special to me too.

Heather Ober

Date: 11/10/2015 11:42:00 AM

This poem gave me goose bumps. "The winds shall blow away the memories" - that is a really beautiful line. Those last three lines are also chilling in a really eloquent way.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 11/29/2015 11:02:00 PM

Hello Heather, thank you so much, sorry for late reply, and chilling indeed!

Harry Horsman

Date: 10/27/2015 5:35:00 PM

Wow, so pleased to have read this wonderful poem of yours,,,,the message within, profound and moving.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 11/29/2015 11:00:00 PM

Thank you so much Harry! much appreciated!

Cherl Dunn

Date: 10/14/2015 5:38:00 PM

Dear Arthur Love the first picture with the little boy in the kilt, what an awesome photo pic my friend, and thanks for the review and comment on my poem your such a sweet man if I weren't happily married, lol I'd think about traveling lol you have many friends here my fellow souper your not alone, and your loved by many of us, maybe just as a brother poet, but your not alone by a long shot, cheri

Arthur Vaso
Date: 10/14/2015 10:21:00 PM

Thanks for your kind words! :)

Cherl Dunn

Date: 10/12/2015 11:29:00 AM

Dear Arthur, On a lone hill, with the heather blowing in the wind, a lone bagpiper plays on the highlands,softly with reverences respect the echo is heard, this is the vision I get from your inspirational lines and verses my friend, bravo, loved it my friend, cheri

Arthur Vaso
Date: 10/14/2015 10:20:00 PM

Thanks Cherl, hugs!

Paul Callus

Date: 10/2/2015 6:23:00 AM

You show up to the notes of bagpipes, Arthur! A title to die for and a touching poem that ends yearningly. #7 // paul

Paul Callus
Date: 10/2/2015 6:25:00 AM

...just popping back on realizing that congrats are due for POTD!!

Len Gasun

Date: 9/29/2015 12:14:00 PM

This is absolutely superb piece my dear friend, Arthur! I'm so glad to drop by at POTD nook tonight and read your precious gem. Thank you for sharing and belated congratulations! Hugs! love lots, Leonora

Arthur Vaso
Date: 10/14/2015 10:24:00 PM

Thanks so much Leonora, sorry for the late reply! hugs!

Robert Lindley

Date: 9/28/2015 10:54:00 PM

WELL THEN MAKE TIME, THIS SITE NEEDS YA! Your well crafted and cheerful poetry is a great boon to this poetry site. Always a pleasure to read the ink spilled from your golden pen..

Arthur Vaso
Date: 10/14/2015 10:27:00 PM

Thanks Robert! I do my best!!!! Cheers

Eileen Manassian

Date: 9/28/2015 12:27:00 PM

Oh....sad write....those last three lines...got me. Congrats on PTOD, dear. Hugs

Arthur Vaso
Date: 10/14/2015 10:26:00 PM

Thanks so much Eileen!!!! hugs!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/28/2015 2:06:00 AM

Congrats on POTD Arthur.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 10/14/2015 10:22:00 PM

Thanks Richard, been so busy these days, just trying to catch up here at Soup!!!

Casarah Nance

Date: 9/27/2015 9:32:00 PM

Great to see you poem of the day!! ;)

Arthur Vaso
Date: 9/27/2015 9:46:00 PM

Thanks Cas! That almost as great as seeing you everyday!!!!

Billy Jones

Date: 9/27/2015 6:36:00 PM

Very nice, says much about the cycle of life , keep on truck'in

Arthur Vaso
Date: 9/27/2015 7:30:00 PM

Thanks Billy! much appreciated

Kp Nunez

Date: 9/27/2015 5:51:00 PM

How beautiful and sad and haunting and it's a 7 and fav. Oh, and congrats for POTD! hugs!

Arthur Vaso
Date: 9/27/2015 7:30:00 PM

Thank you so much Kim, much appreciated!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/27/2015 5:04:00 PM

wow, Arthur. you outdid yourself on this one. Great display of your talent here!

Arthur Vaso
Date: 9/27/2015 7:29:00 PM

Thank you Andrea! :)

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/27/2015 1:55:00 PM

- Arthur, a beautiful poem - Congratulations! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Arthur Vaso
Date: 9/27/2015 7:29:00 PM

Thank you so much Anne-Lise! :)

Samiha Zubair

Date: 9/27/2015 1:28:00 PM

Congratulations, indeed the write deserves it

Arthur Vaso
Date: 9/27/2015 7:28:00 PM

Thank you kindly Samiha

James Horn

Date: 9/27/2015 1:16:00 PM

Touching. Very touching. Does either Ireland or Scotland have bagpipes or both? Jim Horn

Arthur Vaso
Date: 9/27/2015 7:25:00 PM

Well I assume so, just that in Scotland ours are bigger and louder! :) LOL

Eve Roper

Date: 9/27/2015 11:49:00 AM

Arthur, like always beautiful write! Congratulations on Poem of the Day!!! Hugs sweet friend

Arthur Vaso
Date: 9/27/2015 7:24:00 PM

Thank you dear sweet Eve! hugs right back!

Tim Smith

Date: 9/27/2015 9:10:00 AM

Beautiful and somber Arthur like only you can orchistrate.... Congratulations on POTD

Arthur Vaso
Date: 9/27/2015 7:24:00 PM

Thanks Tim, as you can see haven't been around as much these days, hope you and kids are doing well!

Alexis Y.

Date: 9/27/2015 9:10:00 AM

Arthur, congratulations on getting the poem of the day:-)Alexis

Arthur Vaso
Date: 9/27/2015 7:23:00 PM

Thank you Alexis!

Robert Lindley

Date: 9/27/2015 12:43:00 AM

Your usual great poetry my friend. To date Ive not found a single poem you have written that hasn't been excellent poetry. This is special to me because my Father came from English/Scottish bloodline! A7 and adding this jewel to my fav list. Thanks..

Robert Lindley
Date: 9/28/2015 10:53:00 PM

WELL THEN MAKE TIME, THIS SITE NEEDS YA! Your well crafted and cheerful poetry is a great boon to this poetry site. Always a pleasure to read the ink spilled from your golden pen..

Arthur Vaso
Date: 9/27/2015 7:22:00 PM

Robert you scare me! How much will I owe you!!!! LOL Very kind of you as usual! I haven't been around as much these days, much appreciated!

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 9/26/2015 4:41:00 PM

I love Scotland , I love the Scots, I admire their bravery and even so your poem Arthur.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 9/26/2015 10:58:00 PM

Why thank you Charmaine, and what about the kilts? :)

Nette Onclaud

Date: 9/26/2015 7:08:00 AM

intriguing read embracing the moment of finality... greeat job, arthur.. huggs

Arthur Vaso
Date: 9/26/2015 10:47:00 PM

Thanks Nette! :)