Arthur Vaso Poet Free verse

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White Coffin

In a white empty coffin
Angels lay in wait
For today the preacher is late

In a white empty coffin
Silent nights filled with piercing screams
You may call them nightmares

The grim reaper calls them dreams
In a white empty coffin
Snow storms hail from above

A blanket of death over
Those who breathe not at all
White empty coffins

Collecting tears as they fall

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Gary Bateman December 2, 2017 at 11:36 AM Hello Arthur, I'm glad I read your recent selection here, "White Coffin." The metaphor of the "white empty coffin" is perfect. And the way in which your last verse in each of the stanzas is employed is done so very well. As I read a poem of this nature, I always try to visualize the imagery it presents simultaneously. Superbly Done!! I enjoyed this one very much. Cheers and Best, Gary

Andrea Dietrich November 30, 2017 at 3:30 PM wow, what very interesting imagery!! I love that title and how you depicted it in your poetry.

Seren Roberts November 28, 2017 at 11:27 PM Geez my friend thanks for cheering me up....lol great write though...Seren

Eve Roper November 28, 2017 at 9:24 PM Wow, so very deep, but very intriguing .. Wet cold tears... Hugs Eve

Susan Ashley November 28, 2017 at 8:35 PM Arthur, through your stunning imagery and great use of line repetition you've created a stirring aura of depression and death. Your poignant poem is creative, artistic and enthralling. Beautifully dark.

Ralph Sergi November 28, 2017 at 4:48 PM A poignant song, Arthur!

Connie Marcum Wong November 28, 2017 at 2:17 PM Sad but beautifully written Arthur! : )

Rhoda Tripp November 28, 2017 at 1:03 PM Arthur, my friend. What have you done? This is fabulous! Dark, spooky, creepy...but still fabulous.

Jan Allison November 28, 2017 at 5:55 AM very dark and depressing Arthur - just what I need when I am just back from the hospital - think I will have a biodegradable cardboard box lol lol:-) hugs jan xx