Darren White Poet Quatrain

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Hold Me Tight

You do not know about my nights
It is a different universe
Where life is being so much worse
There is no room for happiness

When eyes are closed the demons roam
They rule where I live uninvited
They make a nightmare of my home
My safe place horribly invaded

After I wake up, I'm not me
My back against a wall, and shaking
My eyes are blind but still I see
The torture. Fear so real and aching

How my life stopped and then began
In every painful little detail
How I was born after I ran
This world, so new, I am so frail

I am not strong, see me here crying
After this nightmare again, again
Give me your arms, I just want lying
In safety with you, without pain

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Copyright © Darren White
April 26, 2017

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Maria Williams April 29, 2017 at 1:31 AM I can see from your comments below that you are alright, however , here I am bridging the distance with a great big hug and xxxs . Love the poem emotional though it is. A Super 7+++ Darren White April 29, 2017 at 1:37 AM Thank you Maria, I am really alright, I am happy you like the poem even though it is emotional :)

Elizabeth Kinch April 28, 2017 at 11:52 AM Such an emotive, heart-rending write Darren #7 Darren White April 28, 2017 at 12:48 PM Thank you so much Elizabeth, also for the 7 :)

Lisa Ricci April 28, 2017 at 11:52 AM Darren Darren Darren. (xxxooo) Consider this my lasting hug to you. Such an honor and privilege it is to see and read such words and work. Honestly. Well done completely and entirely. Have a wonderful night. Darren White April 28, 2017 at 12:46 PM Lisa, thank you so very much, and I am happy to see you commenting so wonderfully on my poems :)

Arthur Vaso April 28, 2017 at 12:41 AM This poem brings me to tears, and so do the comments, I know what is pain, I know you suffer so, but I am so happy to see all the support you have here! It gives me faith in humanity again! I think we all wish to take away your pain, no matter the realities of life, we are all with you! :) Darren White April 28, 2017 at 1:50 AM I have wonderful friends :) And as I said to Victor, I am not unhappy. I just ofetn use poetry to express reality of my life, but it doesn't mean I am a dark sad person. Thank you my friend, for always being here for me :)

James Inman April 27, 2017 at 10:38 PM I could only imagine what could cause such darkness in your world. A deep write Darren. Best wishes. Darren White April 27, 2017 at 11:53 PM James, thank you so much.

Carole Duet April 27, 2017 at 9:50 PM This is painful to read, Darren, but poetry is sometimes a result of our tears instead of smiles. I know. Maybe your nightmares will turn into sweet dreams someday. Hang in there, Sweetie. Darren White April 27, 2017 at 11:53 PM I like that wish Carole, I'll go for it, thank you :)

Connie Marcum Wong April 27, 2017 at 8:19 PM I can relate so well to this poem Darren. I suffer from night terrors and wake up screaming often. Asking the angels for help is what helps protect me the most. You have expressed this pain and fear brilliantly my friend. 7 ; ) Darren White April 27, 2017 at 11:52 PM Night terrors and nightmares, they are simply said awful. I have learned a lot of coping techniques, meditating helps me the most, thank you Connie :)

White Wolf April 27, 2017 at 8:05 PM I cannot imagine the horrific nightmares you are experiencing, my friend! But I do hope that writing poetry is in some way therapeutic for you! A very heartfelt poem! Darren White April 27, 2017 at 11:50 PM Yes, that works, it's not so that it makes the images disappear, but it helps to calm down again, thanks Budgie <3

Sara Ella April 27, 2017 at 8:02 PM Arms always open <3 Darren White April 27, 2017 at 11:49 PM Thanks <3

Emile Pinet April 27, 2017 at 6:18 PM Try not to look at the past as an impediment to the future, don’t analyze the insanity of it all, because you can't. Consternation is part of life, and answers are not to be found in yesterday’s shadows but in tomorrow’s dawning light. Emile. #7 Darren White April 27, 2017 at 11:49 PM Emile, thank you for your neautiful words for me, they help, and they are very true. Also thank you for the 7.

Charmaine Chircop April 27, 2017 at 3:27 PM I wish I could erase your pain...but the pains of the past is what made you the strong amd wonderful person you are...I hope Ill always be a friend who protect you from pain in today...by showing you..you are not alone..Am touched Darren White April 27, 2017 at 3:34 PM Thank you for being my friend Charma. And you are right. But having to relive the worst part of your life every night is sometimes so very hard.

Chris Green April 27, 2017 at 3:08 PM You will have many with their arms open my friend, me included. This is such a heartfelt write...deeply touching. Darren White April 27, 2017 at 3:23 PM And you too... So happy I have you for (as?) a friend.

Tim Smith April 27, 2017 at 2:29 PM My arms are always open...hugs my friend...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rs38lKxmtI4 Darren White April 27, 2017 at 2:36 PM Thank you, my friend. I am so happy to have you in my life and heart.