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Amsterdam

Those little bridges
Perfect eyebrows
Half-moons
trampled by feet
that don't care
callously tarry.

The questions in
extinguished glances
a play staged for
dwindling feet
for faces are shameful
from corners of eyes
under fading half moon
a price charged
negotiated in the red glare
of evening wet cobblestones.

The heavy sweet scent
nickers around corners
eyebrows raised
over glassy eyes
sitting between evening
hordes of cut-off legs
senseless lemmings
that walk, walk
to nowhere.

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August 21, 2017
Copyright © Darren White

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John Hamilton Date: 9/15/2017 6:02:00 PM Great write Darren, very clear descriptions of the city, I remember in 2010 I went to find my relatives, my wife and I spent some time there and also Italy and Switzerland, unforgettable memories, thanks for that! Login to Reply

Jean Murray Date: 8/23/2017 4:45:00 PM Nickers....I love that. I was there gaping as a Catholic 19 year old. I must return Darren. It is only a hop, skip and a jump from here. Can I bring my new bike ? Login to Reply Darren White Date: 8/23/2017 11:46:00 PM heh, yeah, this country is friendly for bicycles and -cyclists ;)

Iris Blade Date: 8/23/2017 1:03:00 PM Oh my god I absolutely love this poem. It resonates with me. I love the verse 'Half moons trampled by feet that don't care.' Amazing writing. Login to Reply Darren White Date: 8/23/2017 11:45:00 PM Thanks for the compliment Iris :)

Arthur Vaso Date: 8/22/2017 10:15:00 PM I loved this one Darren, such depth, and contemplative. Login to Reply Darren White Date: 8/23/2017 1:16:00 AM Yeah my friend. Observations I made on many occasions :)

Jan Allison Date: 8/21/2017 6:57:00 PM oh Gosh Darren such awesome imagery - the red light area, the 'coffee shops' and that smokey smell that can't be disguised lol I used to visit Amsterdam regularly as a child as my mum had a penfriend there I last went about 10 years ago. Thanks for the memories ... It's one of my favourite cities!:-) hugs jan x Login to Reply Darren White Date: 8/22/2017 12:48:00 AM Yeah I know Jan :) Glad you love the poem and Amsterdam

Patricia Cresswell Date: 8/21/2017 2:50:00 PM I guess it is true that beauty is only skin deep. The photo is very pretty but is laying just outside of sight is disheartening. Thank you for the insight written so well. Login to Reply Darren White Date: 8/22/2017 12:46:00 AM Beauty is truly only skin deep..... if you only look for external beuty :) Thank you Patricia

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 8/21/2017 10:22:00 AM Brilliant pen my friend. xomo! Login to Reply Darren White Date: 8/22/2017 12:45:00 AM thanks so much ma mo :)

Winged Warrior Date: 8/21/2017 9:37:00 AM A great description of Amsterdam Darren...hope all is alright my friend...god bless...^WW^ Login to Reply Darren White Date: 8/22/2017 12:44:00 AM Yeah, it is, thank you my friend :)

Tim Smith Date: 8/21/2017 9:18:00 AM But it is a beautiful walk Login to Reply Darren White Date: 8/22/2017 12:42:00 AM It is, I agree :)

Arturo Michael Date: 8/21/2017 6:23:00 AM "eyebrows raised over glassy eyes" is a definite sight you see... I spent a few weeks there a few years ago...it's something to behold... You brought back memories...Thanks for sharing...Have a nice day Login to Reply Darren White Date: 8/22/2017 12:42:00 AM Happy you liked your visit, thank you Arturo!

Joanna Daniel Date: 8/21/2017 5:54:00 AM If you described each place so beautifully, how can I sit in my home?? Wonderful description that draws the reader in, Darren:) Login to Reply Darren White Date: 8/22/2017 12:40:00 AM Come visit Amsterdam Jo :)

Maria Williams Date: 8/21/2017 5:07:00 AM A wonderful write Darren, and another place on the 'bucket list' to see. ...Maria Login to Reply Darren White Date: 8/22/2017 12:39:00 AM Thanks Maria :)

Gregory Richard Barden Date: 8/21/2017 4:49:00 AM Gorgeous, Darren, really gorgeous ... I have never been, but it's on my Bucket List. Wonderful writing ... Login to Reply Darren White Date: 8/22/2017 12:38:00 AM It's a wonderful city. My University is there, actually right next to the Red Light District :) Jan Allison Date: 8/21/2017 7:00:00 PM Go if you get the chance Greg its one of my favourite cities and i used to go about 3 times every year when I was a youngster - there are so many galleries and museums to visit but the Anne Frank museum is incredible it gives me a chill down my spine visiting it I must have been at least 3 times:-) hugs jan xx