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Kittens and Butterflies - Collaboration With Chris Green

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The morning aches like bricks today And every step I take, my feet Feel entangled in wild weed I will not leave, I think I'll stay A weight as much a mountains thick Upon my shoulders burnt and bare Entombed inside, I do not share Alone I bend beneath the brick I reach the wooden chair outside And sit... and sigh... a kitten's meow She wants some food, I don't know how... She doesn't care, stares hungry-eyed I watch her chase a butterfly Her spirit reaches out to me When suddenly a smile I see Upon my face, I don’t know why I bring my coffee to the chair To watch her play so fancy free The mist lifts from my mind, a bee Hums summer songs in morning air It’s now I find my problems so Are few are farther in between Enlightened by this morning scene I feel I’m free to let it go *** Augustus 11, 2017 Copyright © Chris Green and Darren White

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Iris Blade

Date: 8/14/2017 4:38:00 PM

You and Chris Green are my favorite poets. I absolutely love anything you both write. It's always beautiful and makes my day.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/12/2017 2:09:00 PM

The simplicity and joy of watching an animal can change your moods. You both write so well together, it sounds as if one person wrote this. I really enjoyed this lovely collaboration! : )

Darren White
Date: 8/13/2017 2:04:00 AM

Thanks Connie :) And yeah, watching a kitten play is so endearing, makes you smile.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 8/12/2017 10:13:00 AM

You both rock together, White and Green:) I'm glad Chris is still writing and you are his best writing partner:)

Darren White
Date: 8/13/2017 2:03:00 AM

Thanks for the compliment, Jo :) And I agree, he and I write well together.

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 8/12/2017 1:34:00 AM

Wonderfully poignant and whimsical ... sometimes the little spoonfuls of joy are far sweeter than the showers, or at least more appreciated. I can see the give-and-take here between authors, and it's wonderful ... keep up the great work! <3

Darren White
Date: 8/12/2017 2:02:00 AM

Yeah... thanks my friend. Chris and I write together as one person, but who knows us can see the difference in style, unmistakenly there :) <3

Maria Williams

Date: 8/12/2017 12:55:00 AM

I love this poem, as I said before you two write together brilliantly as one. Kittens and butterflies , raindrops on roses, my favorite things, makes me smile , to feel that freedom is now being felt. A great write and a fav, Darren and Chris...Maria

Darren White
Date: 8/12/2017 2:01:00 AM

Wow, thanks for the fav Maria! :)

Jan Allison

Date: 8/11/2017 2:03:00 PM

what a lovely uplifting poem Darren and Chris thanks for making me smile at the end of a very tough week:-) hugs jan xx

Darren White
Date: 8/12/2017 2:01:00 AM

Thanks Jan, isn't it? A warm poem! Hugs.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 8/11/2017 9:32:00 AM

Whose the kitten? Whose the butterfly? Lovely collaboration! You make me smile, my friends! So true life's moods, when not in their meanest depths, turn to simple things! <3 Kim

Darren White
Date: 8/12/2017 2:00:00 AM

Guess, Kim!! Thanks <3

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 8/11/2017 8:51:00 AM

I think this is just what I needed this morning; thank you Darren, and Chris too. Hugs to both of you xomo x2

Darren White
Date: 8/12/2017 2:00:00 AM

I love it that you love this :)

Tim Smith

Date: 8/11/2017 8:42:00 AM

This brought a morning smile. Thanks guys

Darren White
Date: 8/11/2017 8:46:00 AM

Thanks so much my friend, a morning smile is important :)