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I notice I start to feel guilty while writing about this subject. I don't think that is good, it makes me reluctant to post..... I shouldn't feel guilty. Just remember this: we all express deep feelings, in our own way. We all need to work though issues our own way. So please don't worry about me, I am fine, I love you all, my friends <3

Dropped Over the Edge

I am sorry
     that when the world stopped
     for just an instant
     I dropped over the edge 
Earth could not keep me
Seas didn't catch me
     to wash me ashore

Sit here
     with me
     be still
     ssshhhhhh
I move for you
     in shadows 
     if you look
     at walls
     gaps of doors
Here I once jumped
     thumps remembered
     faded through
     windows, opened

I once whispered
     smiles still linger
     in melodies
Songs, dances reverberate
     bounce
     against walls
     through doors

In every breath you take
     some love of me
     floats into you
     fills your lungs
You will smile
     love again

***

May 30, 2017 
Copyright © Darren White
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Neumann Avatar
June 7, 2017 at 3:46 AM
This is so amazing. I love this. If you can write those emotions, I am not unduly worried about you. Thank you for sharing, the love that you float and thus giving me a very good start to the day. Kai
White Avatar
June 7, 2017 at 3:54 AM
Thank you Kai, your words make me happy :)
Walker Avatar
May 31, 2017 at 6:56 PM
Deeply emotional feelings of memories so well written Darren !! You can feel it in the words, the way memories feel. Well done :) I really liked that last line-2 lines :)
White Avatar
June 1, 2017 at 12:38 AM
Thank you. I always try to put real images and emotions in my poems. You saying this means I may have succeeded here :)
Williams Avatar
May 31, 2017 at 7:19 AM
Such a host of beautiful memories dear Darren and put together so well. So glad it has a good ending. Some day, sometime in the far distant future, exponentially you words could touch someone one in need. You don't need to apologize for anything as it is what is expressed from the artists point of view - You are most talented ...Maria
White Avatar
May 31, 2017 at 7:29 AM
Thanks Maria :) I hope indeed that it will help someone somewhere.
Rodrigues Avatar
May 30, 2017 at 9:10 AM
A lovely write! Cathartic in the hand's of a poet. :)
White Avatar
May 30, 2017 at 11:07 AM
It is, indeed, thank you Kim
Ella Avatar
May 30, 2017 at 8:03 AM
This a lovely poem Darren. The last lines are so true! :) I am so glad that you decided to post this <3
White Avatar
May 30, 2017 at 9:04 AM
Thanks my friend :) Good that you liked me posting it!
Sands Avatar
May 30, 2017 at 7:56 AM
Excellent poem Darren. I love this :) I agree with others - no apologies :)
White Avatar
May 30, 2017 at 8:58 AM
Thank you Heidi, from now on no more apologies :)
Green Avatar
May 30, 2017 at 7:20 AM
This is such a creative and impressive poetic endeavor. Never apologize for what you write, whether it I what you are feeling or not. In some form or fashion our words will touch someone somewhere and if it is another who feels this way, maybe it will help to know they are not alone. Incredible my talented friend.
White Avatar
May 30, 2017 at 7:27 AM
Thank you my friend :) I will stop apologizing for what I wrote. I am happy you like the poem.
Smith Avatar
May 30, 2017 at 6:37 AM
It is lovely Darren...your love is all around
White Avatar
May 30, 2017 at 6:43 AM
Thank you my friend <3
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