Brother

Brother Brother, "Winter is coming" they say. Well, winter is here for months now while they do not even notice but I do and I hope you do too. I am sitting here in this dungeon and take your torn photo from my pocket to talk to you it is cold here, more inside of me than out there probably but I cannot be sure it's darker in me than the night no moon no stars Brother, I am not even sure if this dungeon is a prison, or if the dungeon is in myself the prison might be my brain sometimes I hear voices they cry they scream and I wrap my arms around myself close my eyes and pretend these arms are yours the little warmth left is you Will you be there, at the end of that road or that tunnel? to welcome me, say I am safe? I hope you will be, I think so. Winter came early this year I am freezing.

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Richard Lamoureux

Date: 6/27/2018 8:48:00 AM

I am sorry this is part of your experience. Your words resonate, such loss, such pain.

White Wolf

Date: 6/19/2018 12:18:00 PM

As I sit here freezing at 3:15 am, I think that perhaps I am lucky! For this poem has brought a warmth to my arid eyes! Whoever holds the key to this dungeon will one day set us free! A fav!!!!

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 6/3/2018 7:06:00 PM

hello Darren,yes this piece is emotional. You and your brother are close. isense this closeness. Have a nice evening my friend.

Jan Allison

Date: 5/25/2018 6:47:00 PM

Such an emotional piece Darren... I think your 'brother' will always be there for you as will others my friend:-) hugs jan xx

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib

Date: 5/24/2018 1:17:00 PM

Powerful exquisite ink. Touching piece sweet P. fave <3 xomo!

Roy Pett

Date: 5/13/2018 6:10:00 AM

Darren this beautifully written poem sent me on an emotional ride, can’t explain the sadness I was feeling whilst reading, you are so talented my friend. :))

Lisa Ricci

Date: 5/10/2018 1:56:00 PM

Dear Darren. I am so sorry that so much time has passed since we both said hello. Allow me to say this entry has a strong voice with the emotive factor being. The reader can feel a heart and soul which is what poetry is all about. I hope all is well. Blessings to you always Penguin. Thank you for sharing your talent.

Jean Murray

Date: 5/9/2018 11:22:00 AM

So lonely. Of course he will!

Arthur Vaso

Date: 5/6/2018 9:38:00 PM

This is so deep and you know I love it, that I comment now you can laugh, will explain later on!!!! :)

Sara Ella

Date: 5/5/2018 8:47:00 PM

Darren, this poem resonates, maybe not for the same reasons but you have a way of expressing very raw, heartfelt thoughts and feelings. Your words are real <3

Mike Gentile

Date: 5/1/2018 10:15:00 AM

Darren, I do find this a stunning portrait of a highly emotional journey, so well done !!

Susan Ashley

Date: 4/30/2018 6:48:00 PM

Darren, your completely captivating poem is powerfully poignant in your tortured emotional introspection.. Every line is simply so poetic in intense feelings of vulnerability and imagery; 'it's darker in me than the night no moon no stars' and 'I wrap my arms around myself close my eyes and pretend these arms are yours the little warmth left is you' - exquisite! Your last six lines are especially moving as you wonder if your brother will escort you to the Beyond.. Heartfelt and heartbreaking..

Line Gauthier

Date: 4/30/2018 6:30:00 PM

A most touching poem, Darren. Lovely.