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Arthur Vaso is a Canadian poet, born and raised in Montreal, Quebec. He has had his works published in local papers/magazines as well as on many Web sites. He has traveled extensively around the world, and writes about a wide variety of topics.
 

THE GARDEN OF EDEN

Blog Posted:6/19/2017 9:56:00 PM

Darrens’s Garden of Eden

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Never have the words Strength, Bravery, and Fortitude applied more than when I think of Darren White. He himself would say, meek, mild and week, and I smile as that’s often what the brave and bold say. Strength comes not from the sword, it comes from the heart, any man who has lost his sword and kept his strength will know this to be true.

Many a men possess vast amounts of knowledge and yet lack the wisdom to understand what they have learned never mind how to apply it. I will always choose the wise over the lords of knowledge, and yet there are times a man possesses both and humbly applies them to towards all things good. I may not be such a man, but I am sure of one thing, I have the vision to see those who are.

 

Dedicated to Darren White

 

 

 



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Darren
White
Date: 6/22/2017 7:06:00 AM
My garden is growing :) I woke up this morning, and something was added! <3
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Jean
Murray
Date: 6/21/2017 10:43:00 AM
Darren has so many gifts. They shine all the more because of the darkness they came through. This physical tribute in your home is just lovely. His poetry is so full of life experience for one so young. I imaging this little plot bursting forth in time to come, just as he will.
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White
Wolf
Date: 6/21/2017 5:30:00 AM
Sir Gawain here, I have returned with my knights to feast upon your beautiful words and imagery once again!
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Darren White
Date: 6/22/2017 9:49:00 AM
Myrddin bows to you ;)
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Andrea
Dietrich
Date: 6/20/2017 2:36:00 PM
this is a wonderful tribute to him. He is indeed a very good man and poet as well!! We need more like him in the world.
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Alexis
Y.
Date: 6/20/2017 2:24:00 PM
Wow! Authur, what a lovely poem. It is a beautiful dedication to a wonderful person and poet. I know Darren appreciates it very much.
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Seren
Roberts
Date: 6/20/2017 11:15:00 AM
it is my pleasure to comment on such lovely poetry for an even more wonderful person. your writing is delightful your pictures a dream your subject a one off thank you for letting us comment on your work......Seren
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Wanter
Date: 6/20/2017 10:23:00 AM
What a delightful hour I have spent, first with Darren, and then with Arthur's site, and without Poetry Soup, I would not have known about this lovely, lovely poetry.
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Tim
Smith
Date: 6/20/2017 7:38:00 AM
When is the garden party?? ...wonderful poem and garden
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Lin
Lane
Date: 6/20/2017 5:51:00 AM
The first verse is enchanting enough to stand alone. When combined with "Blossoms bloom, tears consume..." and a waterfall to drown out the sorrow," it becomes something quite captivating. Building a garden is not an easy task, but it was a labor of caring and respect. All beautifully and admirably done, Arthur. Darren, this garden is a physical tribute to the kind heart you have. Arthur's poem and the thoughts of poets here echo those sentiments.
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Jan
Allison
Date: 6/20/2017 1:16:00 AM
Bravo Arthur - a lovely tribute to a very inspirational young man. He is an outstanding poet and it is wonderful to see him flourish on soup:-) hugs Jan xx
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Eve
Roper
Date: 6/20/2017 12:15:00 AM
This is such an inspirational poem dedicated to a wonderful person and poet . Darren you are all that and more.. ~*
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Darren
White
Date: 6/19/2017 11:42:00 PM
Arthur.... Doesn't happen often, but I've forgotten how to write suddenly. I just don't know what to say! Thank you sounds so incredibly lame.... But you know me, we talk a lot so you know how I am feeling now. This made me cry and I just can't stop. I will read this again and again. I love you my friend. Thank you! <3
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 6/20/2017 11:45:00 PM
Hey, I have a great drive, on the golf course, why I hit the fellow ahead of me right on the head! I yelled four but it was no accident!!!, ok so no birdie or eagle, but I hit a bird never the less!!! OL
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Darren White
Date: 6/20/2017 3:15:00 PM
Pfft :)
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Tim Smith
Date: 6/20/2017 3:02:00 PM
Just don't let Arthur drive.
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Darren White
Date: 6/20/2017 7:44:00 AM
True my friend :) Now let's hope no blue cars will park in my new garden!
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Tim Smith
Date: 6/20/2017 7:37:00 AM
It happens to all of us...use my trick I told you about a while back...look out the window and write about the first thing you see...hope it's not that blue car again...lol
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Wolf
Date: 6/19/2017 11:41:00 PM
Darren's garden is a wondrous place for poets alike to read some REAL poetry for a change! And may I just add great Bear, like attracts like! Thoroughly enjoyed this journey down Art's path! /|\
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 6/20/2017 11:43:00 PM
Thank you very wise one!!
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Joanna
Daniel
Date: 6/19/2017 11:11:00 PM
Hi Arthur, the poem is excellent and the one to whom it's dedicated more so:) his kind words have inspired many :) you have a great heart to build such a beautiful garden for him:) I'm sure he'll like it:)
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 6/20/2017 11:43:00 PM
So true Jo, hugs!!!

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