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The Sound of Seven

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You ask me what I see How can I tell you the sky is red Large strokes of blood color the sea Collide with a firm horizon You ask me what I hear How can I explain what I hear is what I see, swirls in myriad colors and music dance before me You look in wonder and ask me if I speak in tongues or metaphors. I don't, this is what it is. Sound dances, colors are heard The sky is red, your voice hesitates between yellow and blue, your mood orchestrates its color. Your questions uncertain dark in my confusion. *** July 20, 2017 Copyright © Darren White

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Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 8/1/2017 2:51:00 PM

Very deep and thoughtful poem, Darren. Seven is God's number for perfection. The sound of perfection suits this poem's aspirations just right. Lovely thinking person's poem. Love and joy always.

Ram R. V.

Date: 7/21/2017 7:08:00 PM

Your title echoes Francis Thompson. So does your imagery. A nice composition, Darren. Keep it up! Ram

Darren White
Date: 7/22/2017 1:41:00 AM

Is it? I didn't know... Now I will have to look it up :) Thank you!

White Wolf

Date: 7/21/2017 12:25:00 AM

Also 13X777=10101. The mathematical Awen

Darren White
Date: 7/21/2017 9:30:00 AM

Awensome ;)

White Wolf

Date: 7/21/2017 12:24:00 AM

Synesthesia! Bran and I were talking about this last night! Wonderfully colourful words you have smited!

Darren White
Date: 7/21/2017 9:30:00 AM

Synaesthesia yes, I am a synesthete, so is Greg. Are you or Bran too?

Lisa Ricci

Date: 7/20/2017 10:15:00 AM

PS - I have one thing to say and it is "Yabba Dabba Doo" (ha ha ha and ha again) he he

Darren White
Date: 7/20/2017 10:17:00 AM

LOL Lisa :D That's a joke for us insiders ;)

Maria Williams

Date: 7/20/2017 8:20:00 AM

Number 7 is my favorite number, red is my favorite colour, i see this is a beautiful poem and a perfect title. Great work my friend...Maria

Darren White
Date: 7/20/2017 8:56:00 AM

Thank you :)

Akkina Downing

Date: 7/20/2017 8:08:00 AM

It's beautiful!!! Spectacular job Darren and I love the title too :)

Darren White
Date: 7/20/2017 8:26:00 AM

Thank you! I am happy you like the title!

Tim Smith

Date: 7/20/2017 7:06:00 AM

Beautiful. It had me thinking of songs and colors and then the old mood rings that changed colors based on emotions.

Darren White
Date: 7/20/2017 8:26:00 AM

Yeah, I know what you mean, and I like that a lot :)

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 7/20/2017 7:03:00 AM

... and seven is my favorite number, (it is usually aqua for me). :-)

Darren White
Date: 7/20/2017 8:10:00 AM

Dark blue for me :D hahaha Oh, and it sounds like a high pitched tweet of a bird!

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 7/20/2017 7:02:00 AM

This is wonderful, my friend ... very expressive and visual. I have something called synesthesia, and I see music, math, letters sometimes, as color, and this poem brought a bit of insight to that, (at least for me). I have perfect and relative pitch as well, and unfortunately both things have been more of a curse than a blessing, (both related to my OCD). It's not that way for everyone, thankfully, just "oddballs" like me, lol. ;-) LOVED this one!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 7/20/2017 7:31:00 AM

So COOL - thanks so much!

Darren White
Date: 7/20/2017 7:13:00 AM

Hey. I have synaesthesia too. I'll mail you my real 7 poem. That didn't survive soup formatting. ... but mail works fine

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 7/20/2017 6:08:00 AM

I totally get it, profoundly written sweet P, fave and hugs!

Darren White
Date: 7/20/2017 8:24:00 AM

Thanks mo :D Also for the fav!

Lisa Ricci

Date: 7/20/2017 5:41:00 AM

Good Afternoon Darren. I logged in for a few moments before getting the day started. Allow me to say. You ask me what I see, I see poetry. You ask me what I hear I hear poetic expressions that touch the heart and soul. You may utilize the color red for confusion. I see it with emotion that fills this entry. You do The Mighty Free Verse proud. Excellent in every poetic way. Have a wonderful afternoon.

Darren White
Date: 7/20/2017 8:17:00 AM

Thanks Lisa :) It's cool, isn't it? And you too, have a wonderful afternoon my friend!