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Friendship Bound

Friendship Bound One day the whole of me disappeared I was left alone in a shell of despair with but maimed memories, confined behind dull unbreachable walls, trapped by fate in this cold chair faraway within I sealed my smile fighting invisible mad immured in cruel moments with no escape but when in this frozen world you saw me bound whole you poured your warm black soul into mine, unfolding time itself, back from oblivion I was brought you tore the pain away in friendly peals of laughter that ricocheted in my heart in arabesque patterns, you spun my wheels, flew me up and down like a bubbly African spirit in a trance, and night crumbled, my days mended, and my smile went sailing home friendship bound.

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Solomon Ochwo-Oburu

Date: 4/26/2017 7:04:00 AM

You have left me full of hope and smiles thinking that every hard time will end with good tidings. Ell done Anne.

Anne-Marie Coreggia
Date: 4/26/2017 9:45:00 AM

Solomon, there is so much good in the heart of men; if only they would take the time to drop their masks and talk to each other:)

James Inman

Date: 4/22/2017 6:52:00 AM

A touching and inspiration tale Anne-Marie.

Anne-Marie Coreggia
Date: 4/23/2017 7:30:00 AM

Thank you for your visit James:)

Maria Williams

Date: 4/21/2017 10:43:00 PM

What a wonderful poem for such an exceptional man put in our midst to inspire, surely an Angel. I particularly love your last line. Bravo Anne-Marie A7++ does not do it justice.

Anne-Marie Coreggia
Date: 4/23/2017 7:28:00 AM

You are right, Darren is an exceptional you man who is a constant source of inspiration to all of us. Thank you so much for your very kind and generous review Maria.

Doug Vinson

Date: 4/21/2017 2:00:00 PM

"my smile went sailing home friendship bound." A good way to end a poem. : )

Anne-Marie Coreggia
Date: 4/21/2017 5:34:00 PM

Friendship bound yes; but I hope though Darren won't always be bound to a chair.

Arthur Vaso

Date: 4/21/2017 10:47:00 AM

This brought tears to my eyes, so beautifully written.

Anne-Marie Coreggia
Date: 4/21/2017 5:31:00 PM

Thank you for your comments Arthur, your emotional response touches me Arthur.

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 4/21/2017 7:57:00 AM

What an exceptional beauty you 've created.Thankyou for making our dear Darren happy..I love the guy.xx

Anne-Marie Coreggia
Date: 4/21/2017 4:42:00 PM

Me too Charmaine! He's a true inspiration.

Darren White

Date: 4/21/2017 7:40:00 AM

Forgot to add the 7 and the fav :)

Darren White
Date: 4/22/2017 4:14:00 AM

No, that one I haven't seen yet. But I guess I'll have to check it out now :)

Anne-Marie Coreggia
Date: 4/21/2017 4:41:00 PM

I thought I would surprise you with this poem, so when you made your request, I was happy of course to have picked a movie you liked and sad because you've already seen it several times . . . Have you ever seen 'Jean de Florette' w/Gérard Depardieu?

Lisa Ricci

Date: 4/21/2017 7:19:00 AM

Good Morning Anne-Marie. I adore Darren for all that he is. To say this entry and beauty is fitting would be an understatement. Blessings to you for your generosity and for sharing such an exceptional piece. I truly have no words for your entry speaks. Have a wonderful morning. It was an honor to read your work and turn to your page. Honestly. PS this is more than a 7.

Anne-Marie Coreggia
Date: 4/21/2017 4:34:00 PM

Thank you Lisa for all your kind comments. I've got to tell you that, when I first came to the Soup and discovered you wonderful people, I felt so very very lucky, and it is an honor to be read by you.

Chris Green

Date: 4/21/2017 7:12:00 AM

A beautiful poem dedicated to a beautiful human being. Anne Marie, your words touch me and show me your heart. Darren is not only an amazing poet but an amazing person. His friendship and caring, in spite of all that he faces in his life, are never ending. His attitude fuels me daily and brings a smile to my face, as does your beautiful poetry. Very nicely done.

Anne-Marie Coreggia
Date: 4/21/2017 4:25:00 PM

Yes Chris, he is a beautiful person who has touched many of us and whose caring giving nature shows maturity and wisdom beyond his years . . . and he keeps us real!

Darren White

Date: 4/21/2017 7:06:00 AM

You did! This is incroyable :) Just as Omar Sy is, and François Cluzet! Strange enough I always dance in my mind to this music, just can't get enough of it. And I love the film SO MUCH!!! Anne-Marie, your poem is beautiful.... sigh.... and it dances on the screen, it's shape :) You tore the pain away, and made it into something beautiful. Thank you so much.

Anne-Marie Coreggia
Date: 4/21/2017 4:13:00 PM

Darren, if it dances on the screen it is totally because of you. You always pour your heart and spirit into your poems and many of them seem to dance in some way across the page. You are an incredible inspiration my friend. Yeah, Omar Sy and François Cluzet were impossibly good in that movie and I, like you, have seen it many times.

Miraj Raha

Date: 4/21/2017 6:39:00 AM

What a beautiful poem of friendship and bonding that transcends race, color, culture. This poem should be taken as an example of a lesson in humanity. Wonderful Anne, just wonderful.

Anne-Marie Coreggia
Date: 4/21/2017 1:53:00 PM

Miraj, Thank you so much for your comments. I am learning everyday from all of you on the Soup and Darren's beautiful voice and spirit are so powerful that they inspired me:)