Darren White Poet Free verse

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Band Aids

One blond small frame curled up
     in my lap, an arm around my waist
One small finger trails the leather straps
     and small metal strips
           that keep me upright:
               "Why are these there Darren?"
                    "Because my back hurts, sweetie"

Silent debating in baby brain,
     reworking information to
          easy to swallow bits

"Shall I kiss the boo boo away?"
Her head disappears into tickling kisses
     that make me squirm and giggle

"Does it still hurt?" "Yeah, sorry baby"
She sprints, runs, jumps screaming
     in delight, returns with a handful
          of Dora band-Aids

At this very moment she is playing
     somewhere, with her toys
My harness is plastered with Dora

I've never been so decorated in my life.

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February 15, 2017

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Claudia Polydoro February 19, 2017 at 7:51 AM Your niece is the sweetest girl ever, my friend!!! <3 Darren White February 19, 2017 at 8:16 AM She is, isn't she? Could cuddle and hug her to bits :) <3

Jan Allison February 17, 2017 at 7:57 AM Your words brought tears to my eyes Darren - what a sweetie she is:-) hugs Jan xx Darren White February 17, 2017 at 8:07 AM She is, isn't she? The Band-Aids stay on till next time I see my orthopaedic surgeon LOL hugs :)

John Herlihy February 17, 2017 at 2:43 AM Utterly charming. loved it. John Darren White February 17, 2017 at 2:57 AM Good morning John, and thank you :)

Lynn Marie February 17, 2017 at 1:06 AM The innocence and purity of children is truly a wonder to behold and this piece captures their essence beautifully. A delightful poem written with unabashed joy love and sweetness, you are a pleasure to read. blessings, lynn p.s. I am thrilled you are home!! :-) Darren White February 17, 2017 at 1:16 AM Thank you :D (Almost home, almost ;) ) Have to wait for my sister to come and pick me up! Thank you for liking this poem.

Sara Ella February 15, 2017 at 9:28 PM Oh she is a sweetie! :) Darren White February 16, 2017 at 1:17 AM She is :)

Chris Green February 15, 2017 at 6:37 AM This was so much fun and such a sweet smile producing poetic story Darren. I loved this. Darren White February 15, 2017 at 6:41 AM Hahaha, next time I shall upload a picture of the thing with the band-Aids. My little niece is a delight and a great source for poems :D Thanks. Chris.

Nette Onclaud February 15, 2017 at 4:01 AM ohh, a sweet child can disarm anyone, darren... very charming and well composed.. love it!... happy hearts day and huggs Darren White February 15, 2017 at 6:42 AM Ha Nette :) Yes, children certainly can, and she IS charming!