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Sometimes I hope I could be you... For just a little while To see the world through your two eyes; To hear the truth appear through lies; To see you smile... I wish that I could cope. But you are you, And I am here, And stuck in me. And in my fever nights I see "The woods are lovely, dark and deep. But I have promises to keep And miles to go before I sleep" (1) I close my eyes, But know I wake again, and then again. I wish no one to tell me lies But still they do, I hear them fake, But love them too. I just don't want to feel that pain.... Sometimes I wish I could be you. *** (1) Quote from the poem: "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" -Robert Frost *** May 11, 2017 Copyright © Darren White

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Feven Teclemichael

Date: 5/20/2017 10:58:00 PM

I felt it in my heart. I am really glad that u wrote it:)

Darren White
Date: 5/21/2017 12:05:00 AM

Thanks feven :)

John Herlihy

Date: 5/16/2017 12:58:00 AM

Ya, it's sometimes tough to be oneself. what a charming thought to be someone else, if only for a little while. What a compliment. John

Darren White
Date: 5/16/2017 1:22:00 AM

:) Yeah, still it's good it will not work. But indeed, it's sometimes very tough to be myself.

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 5/13/2017 8:34:00 AM

Your words make me cry Darren. You are a wonderful person with an incredible talent that shines in your poetry. This is a fav for me. Lots Of Love Always, armand.

Darren White
Date: 5/13/2017 8:40:00 AM

That is an incredible compliment, Armand, I am humbled.... Thank you!

Chrisna Vergara

Date: 5/13/2017 4:47:00 AM

Wow, this one pierced through my heart! Love this poem of yours. Just awesome! :)

Darren White
Date: 5/13/2017 7:54:00 AM

Thank you. It is quite emotional, isn't it? :)

Lynn Marie

Date: 5/12/2017 1:27:00 AM

This poem in particular Darren, I feel a layer of pain that has me wanting to reach out and just hug you. No words, if I could take some of your pain, even for a moment, I would in a nanosecond. You give every bit of of yourself through your beautiful poetry. I will never write like you, so all I know to do, is to hope you feel how valued, worthy, loved and respected you are. You and your poetry are beyond compare, a rarity, you bless us with all of you. Thank you with much love Darren lynnxxx

Darren White
Date: 5/12/2017 1:55:00 AM

Thank you so much, Lynn, I really do. I am so glad I have such good friends here :) Hugs, and Soupmail.

White Wolf

Date: 5/11/2017 11:10:00 PM

Inspiring work, Duir! I really like this one! Big heaps!

Darren White
Date: 5/11/2017 11:39:00 PM

Hi there Budgie, happy you like this one, mate :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/11/2017 7:40:00 PM

YOu got really inspired by Frost's quote, Darren. I quite enjoyed this one!

Darren White
Date: 5/11/2017 11:38:00 PM

I have always liked the poem, especially the quote and yes I've always wanted to do a poem with it :)

Niall Fulham

Date: 5/11/2017 4:52:00 PM

Hi Darren , deep emotional write I can relate too. I see so much going on finding mojo in ones self , losing self and wanting back that person wants to be ,,,not sure if my view makes sense to you my friend beautiful what is captured here thanks for sharing:)))

Darren White
Date: 5/13/2017 8:39:00 AM

Lol Niall, every time I look, you have a different avatar!

Darren White
Date: 5/11/2017 11:36:00 PM

It's exactly on spot. It is about losing oneself and having to find it back one way or another. Thanks Niall :)

Lisa Ricci

Date: 5/11/2017 3:16:00 PM

You are in big trouble Mr. big trouble. Without saying you amaze me. Yes you do. I just didn't say it because I was concentrating on your work and entry. Silly Silly Penguin.

Darren White
Date: 5/11/2017 3:58:00 PM

I know Lisa. And I am so grateful for your support. Always. I was teasing you a little :) Good night.

Lisa Ricci

Date: 5/11/2017 2:54:00 PM

Darren Darren Darren. From the emotional side of me I say my goodness and I just want to give you and your work an everlasting embrace for you both deserve it. From the passionate and fire side of me I say "Are you Kidding Me". I have no words for such expression and execution. From the both sides of me I say this is an entry that must be read out lout with emphasis and meaning. You continue to amaze me. Excuse me. Your work continues to amaze me. Have a wonderful night Darren. - smile -

Darren White
Date: 5/11/2017 3:11:00 PM

I like both the embrace and the fire, Lisa... I am glad that my work amazes you, but that I don't ;) Thank you my friend......

Elissa Quigley

Date: 5/11/2017 1:46:00 PM

Amazing write Darren!!!

Darren White
Date: 5/11/2017 1:50:00 PM

Thank you Elissa :)

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 5/11/2017 12:31:00 PM

Powerful emotion!

Darren White
Date: 5/11/2017 12:55:00 PM

Indeed it is Kim, thank you.

Lenna Walker

Date: 5/11/2017 11:46:00 AM

This is quite deep Darren and I know many can relate. It is always right to be the best we can be while being ourselves, but we all long at one time or another to be in the shoes of another, even if only for a moment. It can work the other way too, for them to be in our shoes and see as we see, feel as we feel. Lies can be the downfall of many great things in this life. Well done Darren :)

Darren White
Date: 5/11/2017 12:10:00 PM

Lenna, thank you. And yes, of course that is true also :)

Eve Roper

Date: 5/11/2017 11:14:00 AM

Love the poem , Darren, the older one gets we learn to let things slide . Like a water slide with lots of giggles:-)

Darren White
Date: 5/11/2017 11:17:00 AM

Let's hope I get older then ;) Thank you Eve!

Anne-Marie Coreggia

Date: 5/11/2017 10:28:00 AM

Darren, what a poem! You are the most multi-faceted, endearing, loving, fighting spirit out there. The woods may be deep, dark, and sometimes so enticing they get scary and you maybe afraid to get lost in them, but listen to the 'harness bell', even if it is annoying, it will always bring you back to us for your journey is a long and rich one my friend:) Amitiés

Darren White
Date: 5/11/2017 10:37:00 AM

Anne-Marie, thank you :) Yes, it is sometimes scary, but I will be back, always. Hugs.

Reason A. Poteet

Date: 5/11/2017 10:16:00 AM

This reminds me too of the prayer of Agur two things I ask of you, O LORD; do not refuse me before I die: Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches..." Proverbs 30:7-. Thanks, Darren, for reminding me of the truthfulness of our God.

Darren White
Date: 5/11/2017 10:32:00 AM

You are welcome :)

Daniel Turner

Date: 5/11/2017 9:57:00 AM

It may seem others have things a little better but we never know what lies beneath their facade. Life is life, we all have our goods and bads. Wonderful writing, Darren.

Darren White
Date: 5/11/2017 10:04:00 AM

Indeed Daniel, no one knows, and perhaps that's for the best :) Thank you.

Miraj Raha

Date: 5/11/2017 9:43:00 AM

I dig the meaning of this poem,Darren.This would make an excellent poem of longing.

Darren White
Date: 5/11/2017 10:02:00 AM

It could Miraj. It most certainly could... Thank you for understanding :)

Chris Green

Date: 5/11/2017 9:10:00 AM

I know many of us at one time or the other have wished to be someone else, but the truth is, there is no better person to be than yourself. Darren, I know the pain you experience and the doubts that float through your mind, but you are an inspiration and very important to many of us. It may not seem that way, but you touch others. Everyone of us who interact on this site or anywhere have a hand in adding to another's life. Keep smiling, keep fighting and together all of us will be better for it.

Darren White
Date: 5/11/2017 9:21:00 AM

Thanks my friend. I know I should not write about that pain, but sometimes it's a little hard... I will always fight, you know me :) And you are important to me too. Now, did you find your sunglasses?

Chris Green
Date: 5/11/2017 9:10:00 AM

Ran out of room...beautiful poem my friend. Your talent shines brightly. Now where did I put those sunglasses? :)

Tim Smith

Date: 5/11/2017 8:57:00 AM

I wish I could take away the pain...terrific poem and I love that quote

Darren White
Date: 5/11/2017 9:00:00 AM

I love that whole poem, but especially that quote yes, and the novel that used it so cleverly, that quote ("Telefon" by Walter Wager).... And yeah, I wish we could just magick that pain away.

Tim Smith

Date: 5/11/2017 8:55:00 AM

And I could be you : ) ...now let me read your poem

Darren White
Date: 5/11/2017 8:56:00 AM

Let's swap then ;)