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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. Date: 11/4/2017 10:43:00 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. Login to Reply

Paul Dandrea Date: 5/12/2017 2:16:00 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. Login to Reply Darren White Date: 5/12/2017 2:24:00 PM Thank you for reading my poems, and also for appreciating the last lines in this poem. This makes me very happy.

Jeremy Smith Date: 4/20/2017 12:28:00 AM great work. Is it the burning bush? Login to Reply Darren White Date: 4/20/2017 12:56:00 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 Date: 4/5/2017 8:38:00 AM Impressive! Login to Reply Darren White Date: 4/5/2017 9:02:00 AM Thank you, it is a personification, but no one guessed what it is :)

Arthur Vaso Date: 3/30/2017 11:59:00 PM I cry with no anger at all................. Login to Reply Darren White Date: 3/31/2017 12:03:00 AM come here and I will dry your tears.

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 3/30/2017 7:35:00 PM I love the superb way you ended this poem I can so closely relate too Darren. 7 ; ) Login to Reply Darren White Date: 3/31/2017 12:04:00 AM Thank you so much, Connie :)

Charmaine Chircop Date: 3/30/2017 2:17:00 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.:) Login to Reply Darren White Date: 3/31/2017 12:05:00 AM Thank you Charma, I do little bits and then fall asleep again :)

Poetprentice Dupins Date: 3/30/2017 12:24:00 AM A very well-written personified poem. This is some good soup (poetry)! Login to Reply Darren White Date: 3/30/2017 4:19:00 AM thanks so much!

White Wolf Date: 3/28/2017 4:49:00 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! ~~~/|\~~~ Login to Reply Darren White Date: 3/30/2017 4:19:00 AM hey there budgie :) thanks

Tatianna Leachet Date: 3/27/2017 1:02:00 AM This was very beautifully written. I enjoyed reading this poem greatly. Login to Reply Darren White Date: 3/30/2017 4:18:00 AM thank you tatianna :)

Arthur Vaso Date: 3/26/2017 6:53:00 PM Such beautiful prose of deep contemplation! Login to Reply Darren White Date: 3/30/2017 4:15:00 AM <3 :) my friend

Doug Vinson Date: 3/26/2017 2:10:00 PM Indeed - cryptic, O international man of mystery. ; ) "extinguish" and then pretty soon "fiery independence" yah baby good stuff. Login to Reply Darren White Date: 3/30/2017 4:16:00 AM how close you are btw, extinguish and fiery :) now tell me what I am Darren White Date: 3/30/2017 4:15:00 AM hah doug, thank you

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 3/26/2017 9:53:00 AM Your poetry blooms flowers of humanity and wisdom Darren, I am nourished by your offerings. Thank you :) xomo Login to Reply Darren White Date: 3/26/2017 10:00:00 AM Maureen, thank you, it grows and blooms indeed :)

Tim Smith Date: 3/26/2017 8:03:00 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 : )) Login to Reply Darren White Date: 3/26/2017 9:59:00 AM It has SOMETHING to do with the tree, oooohhh so cryptic ;) OK time to leave, see you hopefully soon :)

Lisa Ricci Date: 3/26/2017 5:48:00 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. Login to Reply Doug Vinson Date: 3/26/2017 2:06:00 PM Psst... Darren - I think she like you. Darren White Date: 3/26/2017 7:34:00 AM Hah Lisa, morning :) Thank you for the kind words.

Anil Deo Date: 3/26/2017 4:43:00 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! Login to Reply Darren White Date: 3/26/2017 7:32:00 AM Yes, that illustration is wonderful, I agree :) Thank you.

Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 3/26/2017 4:42:00 AM Determination of the soul plants the seeds of future dear, Darren! Wondrous writing. A sven! Login to Reply Darren White Date: 3/26/2017 7:35:00 AM Thank you so much for your kind words and the seven :)