Darren White Poet Free verse

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For Jan Allison

You live on an island not at all on an island
But smack, in the middle of life,
The center of our small word loving society
If it weren't for you, I had drowned
In that Soup-sea of incomprehensible
rules for autists.
It isn't strange for hubbies to say: "I love you".
So there you go ;)
Ask your first hubby if we can share
to eternity and back, because that
would be so lovely.

Jan, life kicks us so hard sometimes
but we kick back with a vengeance!
One day we'll swim that canal
and meet halfway on our rubber duckies
Smiling broadly and drinking
ginger tea.

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February 18, 2017

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CayCay Godwin February 21, 2017 at 1:09 PM Ahh .. You are living proof that the love we chase is already in us, coming from us. We tend to forget that when we set sights on 'someone' to bring us love, they cannot bring what we already own, nor take it (taint it, yes). AND, glory be - they can share it. You share your love as a joy-gift to resonate in all of us. I know Jan was/is touched. Kyle, wide eyed, just read OUR poem and has been awed to silence. I suspect he is 'marinating' & will soon write you. U are loved by us. U are love Darren White February 21, 2017 at 1:19 PM Ahh, CayCay :) I love sharing my love with my friends! I'll be happy to talk to Kyle again. Take care, love Darren xx

Lynn Marie February 19, 2017 at 4:15 PM So sweet Darren! It's lovely and funny with great insight into one who is most endearing.:-) A joy to read, the rubber ducky nod is too cute! blessings, lynn Darren White February 21, 2017 at 1:16 PM Lynn, thank you! If it weren't for Jan, I would have given up trying to get used to Soup in the very first few days. She is a dear friend of mine (and my wife LOL)

Carol B. February 19, 2017 at 12:57 PM Awe what a sweetie you're. This is really an endearing write to a fantastic person. :) Darren White February 19, 2017 at 1:04 PM Thank you, Carol, Jan is a great friend :)

Jan Allison February 19, 2017 at 12:47 PM Aww Darren my cyber hubby thank you so much for this lovely tribute -sorry I've been busy with my real hubby all day and not been on soup apart to clear a couple of mails:-) I must post our wedding limericks and find my rubber duckie for my bath lol:-) Into faves:-) hugs Jan xx Darren White February 19, 2017 at 12:51 PM Love, always :) Let hubby prepare his bridesmaids dress ;) Glad you like this little thingie for you. Light and fun, but from the depths of my heart! <3

Richard Lamoureux February 19, 2017 at 12:25 PM You brought a smile with this dedication. I also like the Ducky! Darren White February 19, 2017 at 12:31 PM Haha, yes, that Ducky! I just HAD to put it in too :D

Claudia Polydoro February 19, 2017 at 7:59 AM hehehe, Jan first hubby better not be jealous ;) Darren White February 19, 2017 at 8:09 AM He knows I am here, he was bridesmaid to our wedding HAHAHAHAHA

Tim Smith February 19, 2017 at 2:05 AM I remember Jan sending me an email to check out your work...She said you were "sniffing" around her poop poetry : )) Jan Allison February 19, 2017 at 12:44 PM hahaha:-) hugs Jan xx Darren White February 19, 2017 at 2:10 AM LOLOLOL. Shouldn't you be asleep? Ate a wrong pill? My funny friend :)