Darren White Poet Free verse

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How To Find a New Voice

With modulation and inflection I speak
     invariably. I disclose my soul in
     reports and records, a regular chatterbox,
     that voice, it shares with the world
     unabashedly. But when enough is enough?
And how is abundant sufficient?
     How do I disclose  what I wish to state
          in a different manner? See here my
               prevailing challenge. Oh, I am Narcissus,
I don't object to conversing about myself,
               but how to do that less conspicuous?
          I am not a historian, yet I like to speak
     about actual, factual historical characters
I am not an advocate, yet I want to
     be one in the future, for abuse, injury.
          I am not a dancer anymore, yet I want
               to share the art of ballet with you,
          orchestrated choreographies.
     I cannot play the violin anymore, yet
I fiddle to you my love for music.

                                   There is my list, here is my agenda,
                          now grant me a new tone, allow me
                 to declare information to you all in
        a different manner.  Less obvious,
more abstract. How to find a new voice?

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March 19, 2017 
Copyright © Darren White

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Doug Vinson March 25, 2017 at 7:16 PM Back to say that I'm not sure of anything. I think that when we are changing, it is then that we're most alive. Doug Vinson April 15, 2017 at 1:50 PM Okay, yes - that sounds good. "Forcing" is usually going to be bad. I'm torn between the sometime folly of thinking we have to change - for the sake of change itself, because the "grass is always greener on the other side," etc. - and the reluctance and fear to embrace the new and needed. Darren White March 26, 2017 at 12:13 AM Yes, but we must be open to change and embrace it. (I think) I also thing I should not force it anymore but be open to it and let it go.

Doug Vinson March 21, 2017 at 10:28 PM "Should I move away more from personal writing?" I don't think so, Darren, since that sounds like an ahead-of-time decision to possibly neglect what you're feeling at the time. I say let it flow, whatever it is. Doug Vinson March 23, 2017 at 2:53 PM Agreed. And you know - sometimes change occurs so fast it's not like anything is really given up by letting things run. Darren White March 22, 2017 at 1:22 AM I have tried Doug, and indeed I cannot. I am evolving I know, but that's a natural process, and I think I should let it run its course instead of trying to force myself. I am who and what I am. Thank you.

Charlotte Puddifoot March 20, 2017 at 9:39 AM when an old door closes, a new one opens...i would suggest you continue going in this direction, with a bold, authentic voice...thanks for reading me, glad you found the poem relatable Darren White March 20, 2017 at 9:44 AM Thank you. I will keep sing by own voice. Sometimes I am just a doubting person, and yes, your poem is VERY relatable :)

Elizabeth Kinch March 20, 2017 at 2:50 AM Such a great write Darren. You own your voice so you get to choose how it should be heard. Personally I think your poetry is great and this one is a true 7 Darren White March 20, 2017 at 9:45 AM Thank you, after all the great comments I think I'll keep my own voice :)

Deadd Accountt March 19, 2017 at 8:24 PM Man another good piece, love your poetry Darren!!! Keep it up. Darren White March 20, 2017 at 1:12 AM Thanks OP, very much :) Deadd Accountt March 19, 2017 at 8:25 PM *Great piece ;)

Doug Vinson March 19, 2017 at 7:48 PM Oh Dude, that is such a great list. : ) (((Darren))) I think we all have innate strengths as writers/poets and we often begin writing in a certain manner due to them. What you speak of is really quite a huge thing, vastly challenging and rewarding as well. Surely - a lot of work. Isn't it that one must think differently while writing, to have a "new voice"? Darren White March 20, 2017 at 1:15 AM Yeah, I know I have already moved on in certain ways, but I was wondering if I should move away more from personal writing. I am not sure yet :)

Lisa Ricci March 19, 2017 at 7:15 PM Hello Darren. I believe you have. Because of life circumstances for me I understood your words and thoughts. For me I call it alternative living. Your truly have found a new voice and your words here are very much thought out. Wonderful work with the formatting and presentation as well. Enjoy the night. Darren White March 20, 2017 at 1:16 AM Alternative living.... That is a great way to describe it. Thank you Lisa :)

Sara Ella March 19, 2017 at 4:00 PM Your voice will always be you - in any form you choose. You have a beautiful way of conveying your ideas into words that are compelling. Darren White March 20, 2017 at 1:17 AM Thank you, my wonderful friend <3

Carol B. March 19, 2017 at 12:55 PM Darren you're a gem that shines so bright! I love your poetry and I admire you! Please don't ever judge your writing you have a gift as a poet and a writer. Keep on doing what you're doing. Darren White March 19, 2017 at 1:31 PM Carol, you always say such wonderful things to and about me. Thank you!! HUGS.

Maria Williams March 19, 2017 at 7:19 AM You have found your voice, it speaks through your poetry, Darren. Maybe it was always meant to be this way. My father was a wonderful musician who played first violin in the Indian Governors band, time of the British Raj, but he was too self absorbed, unfortunately. When we came to Australia , he played for the Sydney Symphony orchestra, but he didn't get the same glory. Some people cant be pleased. Darren White March 19, 2017 at 11:14 AM Thank you Maria. So you too say that I should just continue writing the way I do.... What a shame about your father, that he lost pleasure in playing the violin for himself. I am sorry about that.