Darren White Poet Free verse

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A Coral Garden

Under 
                           sky and tides 
            of blue and dark 
       swaying inside fast
     whirlpools, falling stars, 
         of shoals of shimmering scales


I become                a coral                garden 
    Here              I will                    rest
     Here               I will               smile
   Between     my fingers           little 
        fish             will                 swim, 
            create  a home,        forage 
              for   food.          At night 
                     starlight caresses 
                          to sleep.


                    Here I will rest.

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May 11, 2017 
Copyright © Darren White

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Gregory Richard Barden May 18, 2017 at 4:09 PM Awesome shape and sweet little tale of one of my favorite places - coral reefs! I love scuba and snorkel, and I lived in St Croix for a while. This is great! Gregory Richard Barden May 19, 2017 at 5:01 AM Yes - dreams are what keep us going, good memories the gold in our pocket, though I wish you had more of that gold, but you weren't given much time or opportunity to collect it. I pray that among the rest, you HAVE had some joyful and precious memories to sustain your spirit ... I'd have to guess yes, because something has helped your spirit survive. Gregory Richard Barden May 19, 2017 at 5:01 AM (cont'd) My mom is a survivor of tragedy and similarly positive as you - I'll share with you sometime. Me? My childhood was joyous, though lacking in ways ... most of my tragedy has been in adulthood, and most of it I created myself. I'm working to change that compass - ha! Darren White May 18, 2017 at 10:16 PM Wow.... you did? I have never been there, it is a wish, but a weird one, but hey! One must have dreams. Thanks for liking this :)

Maria Williams May 14, 2017 at 8:40 AM Darren you are a very talented young man, everything about that poem, the shape and the image to go with it is sheer brilliance. A 7+++ Maria Darren White May 14, 2017 at 8:56 AM Thank you so much my friend. I am very happy that you like my poems :)

Sara Ella May 12, 2017 at 9:09 PM I wish to paint this picture with all the bright colors! Your poem is a perfect match to this beautiful painting <3 <3 <3 Sara Ella May 13, 2017 at 6:22 AM Even the coral shape of your poem is perfect! <3 :) Darren White May 12, 2017 at 11:09 PM Heh yeah, it would be nice if that was possible, but I am happy with it the way it is now <3

Maurice Yvonne May 12, 2017 at 11:24 AM A gorgeous piece both for the eyes and the ears. A very creative write. Darren White May 12, 2017 at 11:43 AM Thank you very much! Coincidentally, I am reading your last poem on Soup at this very moment, and I am deeply moved.

Tim Smith May 12, 2017 at 10:33 AM So soft, delicate, and beautiful...I love what you created here. Darren White May 12, 2017 at 11:44 AM Thanks Tim, I am happy you love it :)

Anne-Marie Coreggia May 12, 2017 at 9:03 AM What a beautiful sea world you transport us to Darren. Your poetic ingenuity knows no bound. I found myself diving in and I am currently sitting at the very bottom (I am a swimmer by the way) looking up and marveling:) Amitiés Darren White May 12, 2017 at 9:10 AM Ha, Anne-Marie :) I once was able to swim, but right now I would sink straight away, ghood you're there to rescue me hah!

Agnes Krampe May 12, 2017 at 7:48 AM Great shape poem, Darren! The image is beautiful and peaceful. Darren White May 12, 2017 at 7:59 AM Thanks Agnes :) I am happy you like it!

Chris Green May 12, 2017 at 7:11 AM A sculpted poem of beauty and serenity. I could feel the current of the sea moving gently through this coral as I read my friend. Very nicely done. very talented work. Darren White May 12, 2017 at 7:59 AM When I am in hospital, they have this salt water aquarium there, and I can sit for hours watching it. And longing to be able to swim and dive and see the coral and the fishes myself. But Ihave a vivid imagination, and as you see, I can swim there in peace using my words. Thank you my friend :)

Kim Rodrigues May 12, 2017 at 6:58 AM A surprise from Darren! I love it! Darren White May 12, 2017 at 7:53 AM Thanks Kim, happy to surprise you!

White Wolf May 12, 2017 at 4:18 AM You were once a merman! And now a merlin! Wizard with words! Darren White May 12, 2017 at 4:21 AM Hehe, MERlin and MERman, how creative :) Thanks!

Lisa Ricci May 12, 2017 at 4:08 AM Good Morning Darren. Yes, there is life under the sea and within the sea. Oh the coral and clear of it all. It all breathes including your entry and words. The execution format and layout are all artistic. Well done completely and entirely. Darren White May 12, 2017 at 4:21 AM I loved writing this, so peaceful, Thanks Lisa :)