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Elements - Collaboration With White Wolf

Speak now for the sea, ancient bard that guides me.
Be the voice of its wisdom, washing away my tears.
Raise me and lower me, like an endless wave,
seen and then unseen, but always remaining present.

Speak now for the wind that blows our seeds.
Give it voice so it may be heard by passing souls,
from one generation to the next, may its sound
be gentle with caution and deep sorrow.

Speak now for the frantic fire that cleanses
its crackling voice kills tree bark to be reborn
from speckled skin discarded like a serpent's husk
Phoenix, rising high in all its burning glory

Speak now for the earth that sucks our feet in
and licks with tongues along Lethe's banks
here I will rest, and watch with breaking eyes
the beauty of the universe above me

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Copyright © White Wolf and Darren White
December 3  2017
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Thomas Avatar
March 6, 2018 at 11:29 PM
An outstanding collaboration! You two have done awesomely!
Duet Avatar
December 24, 2017 at 10:16 PM
A great collaboration and tribute to the four elements. I can tell who wrote which verse and yet they meld together so seamlessly. Congrats!
Toluwalope Gideon Avatar
December 8, 2017 at 12:27 PM
Darren, I'm in love with this craft. More ink please.
Smith Avatar
December 6, 2017 at 10:57 AM
Beautiful weave
Andresen Avatar
December 6, 2017 at 10:42 AM
- A talented writing from two wonderful poets - Bravo, Darren and White Wolf ! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Vaso Avatar
December 4, 2017 at 12:13 AM
This is so amazing you guys, even if as a Bard I realize you missed the fifth glass, of Scotch!
White Avatar
December 4, 2017 at 3:20 AM
LOL Art, hey psst, four glasses are more than enough.
Ella Avatar
December 3, 2017 at 9:41 PM
A beautiful colaboration - each element so eloquently voiced. This is a fave! :) <3
White Avatar
December 4, 2017 at 3:20 AM
Thanks my friend <3
Krampe Avatar
December 3, 2017 at 6:09 PM
Fabulous elemental poem, well done you two. Fave.
White Avatar
December 4, 2017 at 3:19 AM
Thanks Agnes, also for the fav!
Wolf Avatar
December 3, 2017 at 6:05 PM
All is good in the universe today, I managed to login! LOL... So much fun writing with such a talented soul as yourself, Duir! I think this is one of our best yet. ~~~/|\~~~
White Avatar
December 4, 2017 at 3:18 AM
LOL Budgie. And HAI! Loved working with you, you sent me an AWESOME opening to work with.
White Avatar
December 4, 2017 at 3:18 AM
nd yes, I agree, I think it's the very best we've ever written :)
Sands Avatar
December 3, 2017 at 1:13 PM
Congratulations to the both of you. This poem is perfect. So well written. Excellent!! :)
White Avatar
December 4, 2017 at 3:17 AM
Thank you, Heidi
Hill Avatar
December 3, 2017 at 11:54 AM
An outstanding poem! I particularly liked the last stanza
White Avatar
December 4, 2017 at 3:16 AM
Yay, Carole, love to see you here <3 and thanks.
Wanter Avatar
December 3, 2017 at 10:14 AM
I just knew this would be something outstanding, and I wasn't disappointed.
White Avatar
December 4, 2017 at 3:16 AM
Thanks so much Sunlite :)
Allison Avatar
December 3, 2017 at 10:00 AM
wow Darren and White wolf I am blown away by your creativity this is absolutely awesome Every element is portrayed so superbly i especially love the fire and sea poems:-) Into my faves!:-) hugs Jan xx
White Avatar
December 4, 2017 at 3:15 AM
Thanks Jan, hugs :)
Pigeon Tart Avatar
December 3, 2017 at 9:56 AM
Oh a spectacular pen you guys. Two heads are better than one! Wonderful. xomo x2!
White Avatar
December 4, 2017 at 3:15 AM
Thanks my friend xoxo
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