Darren White Poet Free verse

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Always Have Hope

(For my friend Aisling: da'iman 'amal)


In the night that runs on fear, smile at me.
When nightmares haunt, laugh at me.
When demons show their ugly masks, beam at me.
And always, ever have hope.

When your head is so full it cascades, stare at stars.
As thoughts spill ferociously, softly seek them.
Forget thousands of misplaced words, see glimmers
Of hope, always have hope.

Days where you can't hear your thoughts, listen to music.
Minutes failing to making sense, immerse in singing.
'Seconds' a word without meaning, tune in harmony.
Believe in hope, there always is hope.

When nothing rhymes, you almost lose it,
In darker days, you cannot meet it,
In doubt, despair, or anger, it will elope,
But it will return, not ever lose hope!

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January 21, 2017

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Ovidiu Bocsa June 29, 2017 at 3:08 AM The only justified philosophy is that of hope. Some year ago I read (in translation: Torrents) a book of Ann Desmares, a Danish author and I found an old motto: ”To meet and depart-that is the life/ To depart and regain- that is the song of hope”... Well, that is with your poems growing like Grass of Hope,or Worte wie Blumen /blowing as lasting flowers.

Elle Kilma April 18, 2017 at 7:02 PM I am in love with this poem. It reminds me of the Egyptian revolution. I wrote an article in "Egypt Today" titled "Voting for Hope" because that's exactly what Egyptians were doing in their first ever free presidential election. I was lucky to be among them, voting :) and I am even luckier to be reading your beautiful, inspirational words. Shokran :) Darren White April 19, 2017 at 1:12 AM 'afwan :) My screen name won't give it away, but I am the son of Egyptian refugees. And although I've never been there, of course my blood is 100% :) Nice to meet you!

Margie Bernard March 7, 2017 at 7:22 PM Darren I am amazed at all of your poetry. I can see a sleepless night coming reading all of your work. I can identify with much of your work and am truly amazed at your ability to put so many emotions into words. Darren White March 7, 2017 at 11:36 PM On PoetrySoup is maybe 1/2 of what I have written :) But not everything is good, I am in dire need of editing earlier work... But thank you for reading my poems.

Maria Williams March 3, 2017 at 10:51 PM What can I say, in a word Awesome. Darren White March 3, 2017 at 11:05 PM Thank you Maria :)

White Wolf January 23, 2017 at 11:55 PM Another Gem, Duir! I have just returned from my Holy Days (Holidays) and look forward in catching up on your wonderful words! Darren White January 24, 2017 at 12:14 AM :) So good to have you back! I missed you :)

Chris Green January 23, 2017 at 7:28 AM Your caring and loving heart shines brightly in this one my friend. Wonderfully expressed compassion and friendship Darren White January 23, 2017 at 7:34 AM Thank you so much Chris :)

Kim Rodrigues January 23, 2017 at 7:02 AM Your great compassion shines through, my friend! Darren White January 23, 2017 at 7:08 AM Kim, thank you :)

Chuck Melugin January 23, 2017 at 2:05 AM With this scribed art, hope springs poetic. My best to you,Darren. Chuck Darren White January 23, 2017 at 2:22 AM Chuck, thank you. We always need hope :)

Carol B. January 22, 2017 at 11:21 PM Thanks for this gift Darren. This to me can be an anthem. Very powerful write. Your friend is a true blessing. Very inspiring! A definite fav. Darren White January 23, 2017 at 12:45 AM Thank you Carol, and yes, my friend is indeed! Thank you for the fav :)

Claudia Polydoro January 22, 2017 at 7:55 PM "When nothing rhymes, you almost lose it, // In darker days, you cannot meet it, // In doubt, despair, or anger, it will elope, // But it will return, not ever lose hope!" I love it all, but this last stanza is simply perfect... never lose hope... A Gorgeous one, my friend, My new fave, 7+++ <3 Darren White January 22, 2017 at 9:25 PM Claudia, that last stanza yeah, it's nice, isn't it? Thanks for all the sevens and faves sweet friend :) <3

Elizabeth Kinch January 22, 2017 at 2:29 PM So beautifully written, want to keep reading it again and again. Darren White January 22, 2017 at 2:39 PM Thank you, that is a great compliment!

CayCay Godwin January 22, 2017 at 2:17 PM The sweetest wisdom gently embraces the reader and uplifts all dusty fogs inside us to reach light. Sweeter than sweet and move giving than simple kindness, you gift selfless and unconditional love as a silk blanket of hope to warm those you love. I am touched. CayCay (hope to write u soon!) Darren White January 22, 2017 at 2:39 PM Yeah, doesn't it? I love that so much.... Giving hope and receiving it :) Everyone needs hope. (write when you can again, it's okay, hugs)

Jan Allison January 22, 2017 at 1:32 PM Whata inspirational lines!!! Oh wow she sounds like someone we all need in our lives Darren she must be a very special friend indeed:-) Am adding this to my faves, i don't suffer from depression but we all have bad times in our lives and it is so uplifting I will want to read it again in the future:-) hugs jan xx Darren White January 22, 2017 at 2:38 PM Awww Jan, LOVE the fav! Ash is a very special friend yes :) And yes, being told to never give up hope, is so positive!

Janis Medders Tobechi January 22, 2017 at 1:07 PM This is very inspirational Darren. We can never lose hope but we can't be foolish either. well written. Darren White January 22, 2017 at 1:09 PM Thank you Janis, indeed, we should never give up hope, not even in bad days.

Heidi Sands January 22, 2017 at 1:00 PM Very well written Darren. ! :) Darren White January 22, 2017 at 1:06 PM Heidi, thank you so much, a positive message.

Doug Vinson January 22, 2017 at 12:53 PM 7. Wow - I got goosebumps reading this. I got light-headed. "In the night that runs on fear" - great first line. : ) How do we overcome fear of rejection, fear of hope getting crushed, dashed upon the rocks of human reality? Reading this poem, I was able to sort of "relax into it," and believe. Darren White January 22, 2017 at 1:05 PM Hey Doug! Missed you! It's something good, never give up hope, not even in darker days. That's what the friend who I wrote this for, is always telling me :)