Darren White Poet Free verse

For Frank

For Frank,

My friend, who never judged my gayness
My brokenness, or heritage
Or country, colour, language

Who is the prettiest on Soup ;)
(Apart from me, of course)
Who loves beauty in all its forms

My friend who knows of hardship
Just like I do and survived and thrives
Who speaks in capitals without yelling.

My friend, who is proud of me
And makes me smile
Whose poems are on my fave list

Let them Frank, don't get angry
Let their pathetic opinion slide
Across your back to your...

And shrug it off
Shake that pretty head of yours
And smile :)

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Jan Allison January 2, 2017 at 4:26 PM I read the blog - great tribute to Frank Bravo Darren:-) hugs Jan xx Darren White January 3, 2017 at 12:34 AM Yeah, I just couldn't let it go like that, especially because Frank had turned off commenting. Hugs, Jan :)

Frederic Parker January 2, 2017 at 2:30 PM A truly wonderful thing you have done here but if I was to give Frank some advice that would be never waste your breath on arguing with ignorance they neither care or hear no matter how strong your position is..treat them the way you would treat a barking dog in the night..don't respond, let them bark for each time they do they reveal themselves to the rest of the neighborhood Darren White January 2, 2017 at 2:36 PM Thanks Frederic :) I have been thinking what I should have done, most probably what Frank did... I wonder what the best attitude really is. Sometimes ignoring is, sometimes a confrontation, I am not sure.

Richard Lamoureux January 2, 2017 at 2:23 PM Too many people in this world are trying to be someone else when the best person they could be is themselves. Darren White January 2, 2017 at 2:35 PM Yes, so many people compare themselves to others. I have learned not to, not anymore. I am me, and if people have problems with that, so be it.

Richard Lamoureux January 2, 2017 at 2:06 PM Our society has taught men not to express their emotions and we have generations of men dying from loneliness. Keep on expressing yourself. Anyone who doesn't like you doesn't understand you. Blessings and moe love in your direction. I enjoyed your tribute to Frank, he is also one of my favourites. Darren White January 2, 2017 at 2:12 PM Thank you! I am the way I am, and I don't think I could express me other than I do. Much appreciated, and love to you too :)

Charmaine Chircop January 2, 2017 at 7:48 AM I know only one Frank ..but I dont know if He's the one you are referring to.The poet and artist? For whoever...This is a beautiful tribute...Noone should judge gayness,colour or heritage..We are all human and beautiful in our own unique way,so are you Darren. : ) Darren White January 2, 2017 at 7:50 AM It is in reply to Frank Herrera's blog today :) So yes... Thank you Charmaine.

Probir Gupta January 2, 2017 at 5:54 AM Very well written ... Like it ... Darren White January 2, 2017 at 6:04 AM Thank you for all your kind words :)

Connie Marcum Wong January 2, 2017 at 5:42 AM This is a lovely gift Darren. Have a blessed New Year! ; ) 7 Darren White January 2, 2017 at 6:03 AM Thank you for all the 7s, Connie :)

Claudia Polydoro January 2, 2017 at 5:32 AM Very well said Darren! I read it with a smile on my face :) Claudia Polydoro January 2, 2017 at 8:59 AM And i just saw the blog post. Some people are just unbelievable! So, yes, Frank! I second what Darren said! They're not worth it! Hugs Darren White January 2, 2017 at 6:03 AM Thanks Claudia :)