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You do not know about my nights It is a different universe Where life is being so much worse There is no room for happiness When eyes are closed the demons roam They rule where I live uninvited They make a nightmare of my home My safe place horribly invaded After I wake up, I'm not me My back against a wall, and shaking My eyes are blind but still I see The torture. Fear so real and aching How my life stopped and then began In every painful little detail How I was born after I ran This world, so new, I am so frail I am not strong, see me here crying After this nightmare again, again Give me your arms, I just want lying In safety with you, without pain *** Copyright © Darren White April 26, 2017

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Maria Williams

Date: 4/29/2017 1:31:00 AM

I can see from your comments below that you are alright, however , here I am bridging the distance with a great big hug and xxxs . Love the poem emotional though it is. A Super 7+++

Darren White
Date: 4/29/2017 1:37:00 AM

Thank you Maria, I am really alright, I am happy you like the poem even though it is emotional :)

Lisa Ricci

Date: 4/28/2017 11:52:00 AM

Darren Darren Darren. (xxxooo) Consider this my lasting hug to you. Such an honor and privilege it is to see and read such words and work. Honestly. Well done completely and entirely. Have a wonderful night.

Darren White
Date: 4/28/2017 12:46:00 PM

Lisa, thank you so very much, and I am happy to see you commenting so wonderfully on my poems :)

Elizabeth Kinch

Date: 4/28/2017 11:52:00 AM

Such an emotive, heart-rending write Darren #7

Darren White
Date: 4/28/2017 12:48:00 PM

Thank you so much Elizabeth, also for the 7 :)

Arthur Vaso

Date: 4/28/2017 12:41:00 AM

This poem brings me to tears, and so do the comments, I know what is pain, I know you suffer so, but I am so happy to see all the support you have here! It gives me faith in humanity again! I think we all wish to take away your pain, no matter the realities of life, we are all with you! :)

Darren White
Date: 4/28/2017 1:50:00 AM

I have wonderful friends :) And as I said to Victor, I am not unhappy. I just ofetn use poetry to express reality of my life, but it doesn't mean I am a dark sad person. Thank you my friend, for always being here for me :)

James Inman

Date: 4/27/2017 10:38:00 PM

I could only imagine what could cause such darkness in your world. A deep write Darren. Best wishes.

Darren White
Date: 4/27/2017 11:53:00 PM

James, thank you so much.

Carole Duet

Date: 4/27/2017 9:50:00 PM

This is painful to read, Darren, but poetry is sometimes a result of our tears instead of smiles. I know. Maybe your nightmares will turn into sweet dreams someday. Hang in there, Sweetie.

Darren White
Date: 4/27/2017 11:53:00 PM

I like that wish Carole, I'll go for it, thank you :)

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 4/27/2017 8:19:00 PM

I can relate so well to this poem Darren. I suffer from night terrors and wake up screaming often. Asking the angels for help is what helps protect me the most. You have expressed this pain and fear brilliantly my friend. 7 ; )

Darren White
Date: 4/27/2017 11:52:00 PM

Night terrors and nightmares, they are simply said awful. I have learned a lot of coping techniques, meditating helps me the most, thank you Connie :)

White Wolf

Date: 4/27/2017 8:05:00 PM

I cannot imagine the horrific nightmares you are experiencing, my friend! But I do hope that writing poetry is in some way therapeutic for you! A very heartfelt poem!

Darren White
Date: 4/27/2017 11:50:00 PM

Yes, that works, it's not so that it makes the images disappear, but it helps to calm down again, thanks Budgie <3

Sara Ella

Date: 4/27/2017 8:02:00 PM

Arms always open <3

Darren White
Date: 4/27/2017 11:49:00 PM

Thanks <3

Emile Pinet

Date: 4/27/2017 6:18:00 PM

Try not to look at the past as an impediment to the future, don’t analyze the insanity of it all, because you can't. Consternation is part of life, and answers are not to be found in yesterday’s shadows but in tomorrow’s dawning light. Emile. #7

Darren White
Date: 4/27/2017 11:49:00 PM

Emile, thank you for your neautiful words for me, they help, and they are very true. Also thank you for the 7.

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 4/27/2017 3:27:00 PM

I wish I could erase your pain...but the pains of the past is what made you the strong amd wonderful person you are...I hope Ill always be a friend who protect you from pain in today...by showing you..you are not alone..Am touched

Darren White
Date: 4/27/2017 3:34:00 PM

Thank you for being my friend Charma. And you are right. But having to relive the worst part of your life every night is sometimes so very hard.

Chris Green

Date: 4/27/2017 3:08:00 PM

You will have many with their arms open my friend, me included. This is such a heartfelt write...deeply touching.

Darren White
Date: 4/27/2017 3:23:00 PM

And you too... So happy I have you for (as?) a friend.

Tim Smith

Date: 4/27/2017 2:29:00 PM

My arms are always open...hugs my friend...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rs38lKxmtI4

Darren White
Date: 4/27/2017 2:36:00 PM

Thank you, my friend. I am so happy to have you in my life and heart.