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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. *** May 11, 2017 Copyright © Darren White

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Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 5/18/2017 4:09:00 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
Date: 5/19/2017 5:01:00 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
Date: 5/19/2017 5:01:00 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
Date: 5/18/2017 10:16:00 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

Date: 5/14/2017 8:40:00 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
Date: 5/14/2017 8:56:00 AM

Thank you so much my friend. I am very happy that you like my poems :)

Sara Ella

Date: 5/12/2017 9:09:00 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
Date: 5/13/2017 6:22:00 AM

Even the coral shape of your poem is perfect! <3 :)

Darren White
Date: 5/12/2017 11:09:00 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

Date: 5/12/2017 11:24:00 AM

A gorgeous piece both for the eyes and the ears. A very creative write.

Darren White
Date: 5/12/2017 11:43:00 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

Date: 5/12/2017 10:33:00 AM

So soft, delicate, and beautiful...I love what you created here.

Darren White
Date: 5/12/2017 11:44:00 AM

Thanks Tim, I am happy you love it :)

Anne-Marie Coreggia

Date: 5/12/2017 9:03:00 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
Date: 5/12/2017 9:10:00 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

Date: 5/12/2017 7:48:00 AM

Great shape poem, Darren! The image is beautiful and peaceful.

Darren White
Date: 5/12/2017 7:59:00 AM

Thanks Agnes :) I am happy you like it!

Chris Green

Date: 5/12/2017 7:11:00 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
Date: 5/12/2017 7:59:00 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

Date: 5/12/2017 6:58:00 AM

A surprise from Darren! I love it!

Darren White
Date: 5/12/2017 7:53:00 AM

Thanks Kim, happy to surprise you!

White Wolf

Date: 5/12/2017 4:18:00 AM

You were once a merman! And now a merlin! Wizard with words!

Darren White
Date: 5/12/2017 4:21:00 AM

Hehe, MERlin and MERman, how creative :) Thanks!

Lisa Ricci

Date: 5/12/2017 4:08:00 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
Date: 5/12/2017 4:21:00 AM

I loved writing this, so peaceful, Thanks Lisa :)