Anne-Marie Coreggia Poet Free verse

Friendship Bound

Friendship Bound   

			One day the whole of me disappeared
			I was left alone in a shell of despair
			with but maimed memories, confined
			behind dull unbreachable walls,
			trapped by fate in this cold chair
			faraway within I sealed my smile
			fighting invisible mad immured
			in cruel moments with no escape
				but when in this frozen world
					you saw me bound whole you
						poured your warm black soul
					into mine, unfolding  time itself,
				back from oblivion I was brought
			you tore the pain away in friendly
				peals of laughter that ricocheted
					in my heart in arabesque patterns,
						you spun my wheels, flew me up
					and down like a bubbly African spirit
				in a trance, and night crumbled,
			my days mended, and my smile
				went sailing home friendship bound.

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Solomon Ochwo-Oburu April 26, 2017 at 7:04 AM You have left me full of hope and smiles thinking that every hard time will end with good tidings. Ell done Anne. Anne-Marie Coreggia April 26, 2017 at 9:45 AM Solomon, there is so much good in the heart of men; if only they would take the time to drop their masks and talk to each other:)

James Inman April 22, 2017 at 6:52 AM A touching and inspiration tale Anne-Marie. Anne-Marie Coreggia April 23, 2017 at 7:30 AM Thank you for your visit James:)

Maria Williams April 21, 2017 at 10:43 PM What a wonderful poem for such an exceptional man put in our midst to inspire, surely an Angel. I particularly love your last line. Bravo Anne-Marie A7++ does not do it justice. Anne-Marie Coreggia April 23, 2017 at 7:28 AM You are right, Darren is an exceptional you man who is a constant source of inspiration to all of us. Thank you so much for your very kind and generous review Maria.

Doug Vinson April 21, 2017 at 2:00 PM "my smile went sailing home friendship bound." A good way to end a poem. : ) Anne-Marie Coreggia April 21, 2017 at 5:34 PM Friendship bound yes; but I hope though Darren won't always be bound to a chair.

Arthur Vaso April 21, 2017 at 10:47 AM This brought tears to my eyes, so beautifully written. Anne-Marie Coreggia April 21, 2017 at 5:31 PM Thank you for your comments Arthur, your emotional response touches me Arthur.

Charmaine Chircop April 21, 2017 at 7:57 AM What an exceptional beauty you 've created.Thankyou for making our dear Darren happy..I love the guy.xx Anne-Marie Coreggia April 21, 2017 at 4:42 PM Me too Charmaine! He's a true inspiration.

Darren White April 21, 2017 at 7:40 AM Forgot to add the 7 and the fav :) Darren White April 22, 2017 at 4:14 AM No, that one I haven't seen yet. But I guess I'll have to check it out now :) Anne-Marie Coreggia April 21, 2017 at 4:41 PM I thought I would surprise you with this poem, so when you made your request, I was happy of course to have picked a movie you liked and sad because you've already seen it several times . . . Have you ever seen 'Jean de Florette' w/Gérard Depardieu?

Lisa Ricci April 21, 2017 at 7:19 AM Good Morning Anne-Marie. I adore Darren for all that he is. To say this entry and beauty is fitting would be an understatement. Blessings to you for your generosity and for sharing such an exceptional piece. I truly have no words for your entry speaks. Have a wonderful morning. It was an honor to read your work and turn to your page. Honestly. PS this is more than a 7. Anne-Marie Coreggia April 21, 2017 at 4:34 PM Thank you Lisa for all your kind comments. I've got to tell you that, when I first came to the Soup and discovered you wonderful people, I felt so very very lucky, and it is an honor to be read by you.

Chris Green April 21, 2017 at 7:12 AM A beautiful poem dedicated to a beautiful human being. Anne Marie, your words touch me and show me your heart. Darren is not only an amazing poet but an amazing person. His friendship and caring, in spite of all that he faces in his life, are never ending. His attitude fuels me daily and brings a smile to my face, as does your beautiful poetry. Very nicely done. Anne-Marie Coreggia April 21, 2017 at 4:25 PM Yes Chris, he is a beautiful person who has touched many of us and whose caring giving nature shows maturity and wisdom beyond his years . . . and he keeps us real!

Darren White April 21, 2017 at 7:06 AM You did! This is incroyable :) Just as Omar Sy is, and François Cluzet! Strange enough I always dance in my mind to this music, just can't get enough of it. And I love the film SO MUCH!!! Anne-Marie, your poem is beautiful.... sigh.... and it dances on the screen, it's shape :) You tore the pain away, and made it into something beautiful. Thank you so much. Anne-Marie Coreggia April 21, 2017 at 4:13 PM Darren, if it dances on the screen it is totally because of you. You always pour your heart and spirit into your poems and many of them seem to dance in some way across the page. You are an incredible inspiration my friend. Yeah, Omar Sy and François Cluzet were impossibly good in that movie and I, like you, have seen it many times.

Miraj Raha April 21, 2017 at 6:39 AM What a beautiful poem of friendship and bonding that transcends race, color, culture. This poem should be taken as an example of a lesson in humanity. Wonderful Anne, just wonderful. Anne-Marie Coreggia April 21, 2017 at 1:53 PM Miraj, Thank you so much for your comments. I am learning everyday from all of you on the Soup and Darren's beautiful voice and spirit are so powerful that they inspired me:)