Little Proton

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When I closed my eyes they swirled before me, like little atoms, protons in my hands, little worlds of their own. The colours and the sounds, the smells. When I opened my eyes for the first time After, I could not see, but for those twirling coloured specks of light. Could not interpret, see what it was, could not distinguish head or tail. Was scared when in the middle of these smithereens a voice appeared saying things I couldn’t distinguish either. Life was frightening and complicated back then. I am a little proton, shining bright in the middle of the night, opposing everything and everyone, just because I am still around, am still here, because I am who I am. I am a little proton, I am allowed to be here. I don’t need to be perfect, don’t need to see, hear or walk faultlessly, I am allowed in your swarm of dancing little colourful atoms, me, your little proton. *** November 24, 2017 Copyright © Darren White

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Aqua Marine

Date: 7/5/2018 3:22:00 PM

Little proton, you are missed by so many- such beautiful thoughts make my head dance with delight...

Aqua Marine

Date: 11/30/2017 10:39:00 AM

I lovethe perfect swirl of your unique thinking, Darren- wonderful words of self affirmation, reminding us all that no matter how insignificant we might feel, we are still so precious...thank you for being such a positive influence on others!