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Twenty Four Reasons To Die

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 February 4, 2016 at 6:00 PM Excellent writing, your a really great poet.

Matt Mcqueeney February 4, 2016 at 5:34 PM Excellent writing, your a really great poet. Arthur Vaso February 6, 2016 at 1:40 AM How much do I owe you for that fine compliment! Thank you! :)

Keith Bickerstaffe November 29, 2015 at 2:10 PM So well written... so many quotable phrases adorn this excellent piece. Well done Arthur, Keith 7 Arthur Vaso November 29, 2015 at 11:03 PM Thank you Keith, this one was kinda special to me too.

Heather Ober November 10, 2015 at 11:42 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 November 29, 2015 at 11:02 PM Hello Heather, thank you so much, sorry for late reply, and chilling indeed!

Harry Horsman October 27, 2015 at 5:35 PM Wow, so pleased to have read this wonderful poem of yours,,,,the message within, profound and moving. Arthur Vaso November 29, 2015 at 11:00 PM Thank you so much Harry! much appreciated!

Cherl Dunn October 14, 2015 at 5:38 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 October 14, 2015 at 10:21 PM Thanks for your kind words! :)

Cherl Dunn October 12, 2015 at 11:29 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 October 14, 2015 at 10:20 PM Thanks Cherl, hugs!

Paul Callus October 2, 2015 at 6:23 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 October 2, 2015 at 6:25 AM ...just popping back on realizing that congrats are due for POTD!!

Len Gasun September 29, 2015 at 12:14 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 October 14, 2015 at 10:24 PM Thanks so much Leonora, sorry for the late reply! hugs!

Robert Lindley September 28, 2015 at 10:54 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 October 14, 2015 at 10:27 PM Thanks Robert! I do my best!!!! Cheers

Eileen Manassian September 28, 2015 at 12:27 PM Oh....sad write....those last three lines...got me. Congrats on PTOD, dear. Hugs Arthur Vaso October 14, 2015 at 10:26 PM Thanks so much Eileen!!!! hugs!

Casarah Nance September 27, 2015 at 9:32 PM Great to see you poem of the day!! ;) Arthur Vaso September 27, 2015 at 9:46 PM Thanks Cas! That almost as great as seeing you everyday!!!!

Billy Jones September 27, 2015 at 6:36 PM Very nice, says much about the cycle of life , keep on truck'in Arthur Vaso September 27, 2015 at 7:30 PM Thanks Billy! much appreciated

Kp Nunez September 27, 2015 at 5:51 PM How beautiful and sad and haunting and it's a 7 and fav. Oh, and congrats for POTD! hugs! Arthur Vaso September 27, 2015 at 7:30 PM Thank you so much Kim, much appreciated!

Andrea Dietrich September 27, 2015 at 5:04 PM wow, Arthur. you outdid yourself on this one. Great display of your talent here! Arthur Vaso September 27, 2015 at 7:29 PM Thank you Andrea! :)

Anne-Lise Andresen September 27, 2015 at 1:55 PM - Arthur, a beautiful poem - Congratulations! - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Arthur Vaso September 27, 2015 at 7:29 PM Thank you so much Anne-Lise! :)

Samiha Zubair September 27, 2015 at 1:28 PM Congratulations, indeed the write deserves it Arthur Vaso September 27, 2015 at 7:28 PM Thank you kindly Samiha

James Horn September 27, 2015 at 1:16 PM Touching. Very touching. Does either Ireland or Scotland have bagpipes or both? Jim Horn Arthur Vaso September 27, 2015 at 7:25 PM Well I assume so, just that in Scotland ours are bigger and louder! :) LOL

Eve Roper September 27, 2015 at 11:49 AM Arthur, like always beautiful write! Congratulations on Poem of the Day!!! Hugs sweet friend Arthur Vaso September 27, 2015 at 7:24 PM Thank you dear sweet Eve! hugs right back!

Alexis Y. September 27, 2015 at 9:10 AM Arthur, congratulations on getting the poem of the day:-)Alexis Arthur Vaso September 27, 2015 at 7:23 PM Thank you Alexis!

Tim Smith September 27, 2015 at 9:10 AM Beautiful and somber Arthur like only you can orchistrate.... Congratulations on POTD Arthur Vaso September 27, 2015 at 7:24 PM Thanks Tim, as you can see haven't been around as much these days, hope you and kids are doing well!

Robert Lindley September 27, 2015 at 12:43 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 September 28, 2015 at 10:53 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 September 27, 2015 at 7:22 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 September 26, 2015 at 4:41 PM I love Scotland , I love the Scots, I admire their bravery and even so your poem Arthur. Arthur Vaso September 26, 2015 at 10:58 PM Why thank you Charmaine, and what about the kilts? :)

Nette Onclaud September 26, 2015 at 7:08 AM intriguing read embracing the moment of finality... greeat job, arthur.. huggs Arthur Vaso September 26, 2015 at 10:47 PM Thanks Nette! :)

Casarah Nance September 26, 2015 at 6:11 AM wow, really makes the reader think and feel...Good one Arthur.. Arthur Vaso September 26, 2015 at 10:47 PM Thanks Cas!! :) Hugs

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