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Dedicated to Darren White

I never know which way to turn per se Enhanced emotions flooding to the top My lifestyle once was simpler than it's now Gone are those years of equilibrium Shades of the night now blending into day Those tears for joy now stranger to my cheek I shuffle while the world moves on full speed Fading faces giving advice to heed But I have only feet for regret street Down on the boulevard of broken dreams "Hope is a wickless candle" I once read Though I must hold hope closely to my heart With faith for me to be the air to breathe For life without both is a shallow pond Imagine if you will a fishless sea A birdless sky, a world animal scarce 14~June~2017 (Iambic pentameter)

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Harshita Chaudhary

Date: 9/23/2017 11:31:00 AM

I love the poems which highlights the threat to nature. Nice poem.

Patricia Cresswell

Date: 9/13/2017 10:01:00 AM

Already there are fewer birds and we are in a migration zone, no wild honey bees this year, and one or two monarchs seen. Your poem underscores what my eyes have not seen.

Heidi Sands

Date: 6/23/2017 3:48:00 PM

I am back to say Congratulations! Well deserved White Wolf :)

Janis Thompson

Date: 6/19/2017 11:09:00 PM

I enjoyed reading this. Very well written. Congratulations on your win.

White Wolf
Date: 6/19/2017 11:32:00 PM

Thank you kindly, Janis /|\

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 6/19/2017 11:53:00 AM

A very thought provoking and enlightening poem, WW. Your passionate expressions leap w/life. Wonderful write, my friend. A splendid poem. Love always.

White Wolf
Date: 6/19/2017 11:57:00 AM

Thank you very much, RW /|\

Tim Smith

Date: 6/19/2017 11:03:00 AM

Wow, sweet poem my friend

White Wolf
Date: 6/19/2017 11:57:00 AM

Thank you, Tim /|\

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 6/18/2017 9:02:00 AM

- Hooray ... congratulations on your winning poem W.W. - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

White Wolf
Date: 6/19/2017 11:59:00 AM

Thank you, Anne-Lise /|\

Debbie Duncan

Date: 6/17/2017 5:39:00 PM

Awesome write :)

White Wolf
Date: 6/19/2017 11:59:00 AM

Thank you, Debbie /|\

Bartholomew Williams

Date: 6/17/2017 3:36:00 PM

Congratulations, White Wolf, on a very meaningful piece that caused me to pause, reflect, and appreciate. Well done, too, on your strong placement in the contest! :) Bartholomew

Anisha Dutta

Date: 6/17/2017 12:45:00 PM

Nice piece to enjoy. Congrats on win.

Winged Warrior

Date: 6/17/2017 9:43:00 AM

A beautifully crafted dedication Wolfie...Darren is smiling...god bless...^WW^

Joseph May

Date: 6/17/2017 9:27:00 AM

Very nicely penned...Congrats on your win

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/16/2017 9:30:00 PM

wonderful writing, White Wolf. The title is very clever. To imagine a world without birds and the other animals. OH MY

White Wolf
Date: 6/19/2017 2:37:00 AM

Thank you, Andrea /|\

Lisa Ricci

Date: 6/15/2017 6:23:00 AM

Good Evening White Wolf. I did not know what I would read before turning the page. Please allow me to let your brilliant and well expressed words and thoughts stand. There is nothing I could ever add to this. You state it all. Allow me however to say may Darren and us all never see or experience a birdless sky ever. The title is excellent. Thank you for sharing. Have a wonderful night. Just beautiful

White Wolf
Date: 6/15/2017 8:08:00 PM

Thank you kindly, Lisa /|\

Darren White

Date: 6/15/2017 4:06:00 AM

Oh, it is dedicated to me! And I only see it now >.< I am so sorry!!! Thank you :D HUGS

White Wolf
Date: 6/15/2017 8:07:00 PM

You are more than welcome, Duir /|\

Eve Roper

Date: 6/14/2017 7:57:00 PM

Exquisite write, WW..

White Wolf
Date: 6/15/2017 2:09:00 AM

Thank you, Eve /|\

Sara Ella

Date: 6/14/2017 7:42:00 PM

I love this WW :) First of all, the title-it fits perfectly and then you made me ponder things. I had to come back and read this one a few times. Very well done <3

White Wolf
Date: 6/14/2017 7:55:00 PM

I'm so glad that you enjoyed this one, Sara /|\

Daniel Turner

Date: 6/14/2017 3:11:00 PM

"wickless candle" great expression. I say hope is a fool's paradise. Same thing:) I related deeply with this soulful write. One of your best IMO. Very contemplative write, WW. Great job!

White Wolf
Date: 6/14/2017 7:40:00 PM

Thank you very much, Daniel /|\

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 6/14/2017 1:36:00 PM

I found parts of myself in this poem WW. It has a profound message for those younger who may think age will never catch up to them. Lines like "Those tears for joy now stranger to my cheek" just brilliant! : )

White Wolf
Date: 6/14/2017 7:37:00 PM

Thank you for liking this one, Connie! I appreciate your comment /|\

Dean Wood

Date: 6/14/2017 11:07:00 AM

This really is great Wolf. I am surprised that you were surprised at the interest in it. It invokes images and contemplation. If I may be a little critical, I would rework the 3rd line. That contraction doesn't fit. Awesome poem! - Dean

White Wolf
Date: 6/14/2017 7:27:00 PM

Before it was "I once knew a more simplistic lifestyle" but the iambic pentameter was all wrong! But you are right, it needs more work! Thank you for pointing that out, Dean /|\

Joanna Daniel

Date: 6/14/2017 6:16:00 AM

Great use of pictorial language, WW:)

White Wolf
Date: 6/14/2017 6:19:00 AM

Thank you, Jo /|\

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 6/14/2017 5:01:00 AM

Captivating deep writing dear WW! Wonderfully written!

White Wolf
Date: 6/14/2017 5:06:00 AM

Thank you for your comment, my friend! /|\

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 6/14/2017 4:28:00 AM

- A wonderful poem written with emotions - Loves it, W.W. - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

White Wolf
Date: 6/14/2017 4:33:00 AM

Thank you kindly /|\

Heidi Sands

Date: 6/13/2017 6:08:00 PM

I really love this one White wolf. Yes, keep hope close to your heart. This is filled with honest emotion and makes me think. I read it a couple times :)

White Wolf
Date: 6/13/2017 6:14:00 PM

Thanks for your kind comment, Heidi! /|\

Chris Green

Date: 6/13/2017 5:48:00 PM

Such a deep and moving poem my friend. This might be my favorite of yours to date. Really nicely expressed thoughts.

White Wolf
Date: 6/13/2017 5:53:00 PM

Well, I never! It just goes to show! One never knows what others will like! Thanks, Chris /|\