Darren White Poet Personification

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I Cry On Your Anger

I love you, but they say I can't
For I'll extinguish you
But that I will defy
That fiery independence
You bow before me and hide
How can I kill the one I love?

You hate, you say, and run 
From me, I will pursue
Will stalk your every trunk
and twig, your every shoot
and limb. What you devour
I soothe, I cry on your anger

My tears will quench your ire
Until you give yourself to me
My arms and body douse
your rage. You will surrender
We both will leave fertile
soil behind, offspring will grow.

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March 26, 2017
Copyright © Darren White

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Freddie Robinson Jr. November 4, 2017 at 10:43 AM Ah ... a dual personification, eh. Very clever sneaky of you, Darren. This is, however, a masterfully crafted poem of emotional depth and spiritual simplicity. Cooling waters of forgiveness and compassion soothes the raging fires within a soul. Splendid poetry from a talented wordsmith. Love and peace forever.

Paul Dandrea May 12, 2017 at 2:16 PM From reading several of your poems I see that the way of love is not an easy and smooth one for you. In spite of that, your work is full of messages of hope when things are going badly and joy in the struggle itself. I love the last line of I Cry on Your Anger, "You will surrender We both will leave fertile soil behind, offspring will grow." That's what poetry is all about, a statement of the problem and then a masterful whiplash of a solution at the end. Darren White May 12, 2017 at 2:24 PM Thank you for reading my poems, and also for appreciating the last lines in this poem. This makes me very happy.

Jeremy Smith April 20, 2017 at 12:28 AM great work. Is it the burning bush? Darren White April 20, 2017 at 12:56 AM No one managed to guess the personification right, so I will tell you :) It's about wild fire and water to extinguish it, leaving fertile soil behind for new growth

Richard Lamoureux April 5, 2017 at 8:38 AM Impressive! Darren White April 5, 2017 at 9:02 AM Thank you, it is a personification, but no one guessed what it is :)

Arthur Vaso March 30, 2017 at 11:59 PM I cry with no anger at all................. Darren White March 31, 2017 at 12:03 AM come here and I will dry your tears.

Connie Marcum Wong March 30, 2017 at 7:35 PM I love the superb way you ended this poem I can so closely relate too Darren. 7 ; ) Darren White March 31, 2017 at 12:04 AM Thank you so much, Connie :)

Charmaine Chircop March 30, 2017 at 2:17 PM No matter what, He loves,He overcomes the anger of the other with deep passionate love..till the other surrender.A powerful roaring piece...Im so happy you visited my poetry early.Take your time .. Just so happy you are a bit better..Hporay.:) Darren White March 31, 2017 at 12:05 AM Thank you Charma, I do little bits and then fall asleep again :)

Poetprentice Dupins March 30, 2017 at 12:24 AM A very well-written personified poem. This is some good soup (poetry)! Darren White March 30, 2017 at 4:19 AM thanks so much!

White Wolf March 28, 2017 at 4:49 AM I love how cryptic this one is! Can be interpreted in so many ways! I've already read it twice....And... I think I'll read it again! ~~~/|\~~~ Darren White March 30, 2017 at 4:19 AM hey there budgie :) thanks

Tatianna Leachet March 27, 2017 at 1:02 AM This was very beautifully written. I enjoyed reading this poem greatly. Darren White March 30, 2017 at 4:18 AM thank you tatianna :)

Arthur Vaso March 26, 2017 at 6:53 PM Such beautiful prose of deep contemplation! Darren White March 30, 2017 at 4:15 AM <3 :) my friend

Doug Vinson March 26, 2017 at 2:10 PM Indeed - cryptic, O international man of mystery. ; ) "extinguish" and then pretty soon "fiery independence" yah baby good stuff. Darren White March 30, 2017 at 4:16 AM how close you are btw, extinguish and fiery :) now tell me what I am Darren White March 30, 2017 at 4:15 AM hah doug, thank you

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart March 26, 2017 at 9:53 AM Your poetry blooms flowers of humanity and wisdom Darren, I am nourished by your offerings. Thank you :) xomo Darren White March 26, 2017 at 10:00 AM Maureen, thank you, it grows and blooms indeed :)

Tim Smith March 26, 2017 at 8:03 AM I love the personification...It has something to do with the tree...Must be a catapilliar or some other insect that lives of the nourishment of the tree.....But I'm probably wrong : )) Darren White March 26, 2017 at 9:59 AM It has SOMETHING to do with the tree, oooohhh so cryptic ;) OK time to leave, see you hopefully soon :)

Lisa Ricci March 26, 2017 at 5:48 AM Dear Darren. Good Morning. This entry is ever so expressive moving and poetic. I am honored and privileged each time I turn to your page and work. The title alone is poetic and moving. Have a wonderful morning. Doug Vinson March 26, 2017 at 2:06 PM Psst... Darren - I think she like you. Darren White March 26, 2017 at 7:34 AM Hah Lisa, morning :) Thank you for the kind words.

Anil Deo March 26, 2017 at 4:43 AM Seeds and nuts are packed with life and energy; loved the illustration. I felt some sadness in reading this: you rise to the challenge in all loving - allow each to grow, flourish. Shalom! Darren White March 26, 2017 at 7:32 AM Yes, that illustration is wonderful, I agree :) Thank you.

Demetrios Trifiatis March 26, 2017 at 4:42 AM Determination of the soul plants the seeds of future dear, Darren! Wondrous writing. A sven! Darren White March 26, 2017 at 7:35 AM Thank you so much for your kind words and the seven :)