Darren White Poet Sonnet

Last Dance

Oh be my heart for me when it stops beating,
my lungs to breathe thin air still far too chill,
my feet to dance the world while I'm still living
as they still want but now no longer will.
Be my two arms and tug me in our tango—
flamenco palo, wrap your wings around
my lithe frame, chant me our concluding canto
with all the strength in us you somehow found.

Oh sit with me and reminisce those dances—
pure, perfect passion, smile and lift your head,
observe illuminated skies above you...
We meet again, we'll waltz soon in Atlantis.
With you here, there is nothing that I dread,
do not be sad, this is not an adieu.

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May 15, 2017
Copyright © Darren White

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Arthur Vaso November 27, 2017 at 1:22 AM A very beautiful sonnet Darren!

Paul Dandrea May 17, 2017 at 12:23 AM This one surprised and caught me in its movement and something sad at the end. Maybe poetry is making me more human bit by bit. Darren White May 17, 2017 at 12:53 AM Poetry makes me more human, that's for sure! It is sad I agree :)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart May 16, 2017 at 12:08 PM Gorgeous. Darren White May 16, 2017 at 12:11 PM Thanks ma mo :)

Funom Makama May 16, 2017 at 10:08 AM This is brilliant and beautiful. Leaving your pages for a while equates throwing away refined Gold into the pacific. Now I know why my hands itch when away from your pages. Top notch mental exhibition and a powerful seven. Its been a while wonderful friend! Darren White May 16, 2017 at 10:32 AM Oh Funom, such wonderful words my friend, thank you! I am glad to see you, it has most certainly been a while. And now it's time for me to start reading your poems :)

Precioso Tano May 16, 2017 at 2:55 AM What a lovely song to dance with! Darren White May 16, 2017 at 3:24 AM Thank you :)

John Herlihy May 16, 2017 at 12:54 AM One feels taken in hand and danced around in reading this poem. Charming. John Darren White May 16, 2017 at 1:18 AM Thank you :) I chose the music with care!

Andrea Dietrich May 15, 2017 at 6:05 PM Darren this is utterly beautiful. I LOVE this. And the dance metaphors, etc. a big SEVEN on this one, Darren. Darren White May 16, 2017 at 12:21 AM Thanks Andrea, now I feel proud :)

Elissa Quigley May 15, 2017 at 3:42 PM This made me cry alittle...okay alot. The dance doesnt have to end, let the dance go on. Maybe not outside, but let your heart leap, and your pulse race. Let your heart hold the dance, so your soul has a partner to waltz with Darren White May 16, 2017 at 12:23 AM Hi Elissa :) Yes, the dance will go on, in soul and in spirit, always, thank you my friend.

Lisa Ricci May 15, 2017 at 12:50 PM I'm moving away from the computer Darren but consider it done. I can see the dance and I can hear the songs. Most of all I can see the glory and all the fun. -- smiling back -- Later Penquin

Lisa Ricci May 15, 2017 at 12:34 PM Dear Darren. How could I not. I love them and you too. You never fail to hit the poetic mark and touch. It is truly evident in your work. -- smile -- Now behave or I'll have to get the movie Happy Feet and Happy Feet Two out. Don't make me go there.... (lol) Darren White May 15, 2017 at 12:44 PM Happy Feet :) Me, as dancing penguin wouldn't mind :)

Lisa Ricci May 15, 2017 at 12:08 PM Hello Penguin. Your expression your artistry your presentation and more always bring out emotion in me. This entry is no exception. Your work is beautiful and so top level. You deliver to your readers the total package. You Penguin are the total package. Allow me to say may your lungs breathe. They have to because you take our breath away with your work. Honestly. Peace Health and Happiness Always. Darren White May 15, 2017 at 12:26 PM I am glad the blue bird loves the penguin. And I am serious Lisa, I am so happy you love my poems. Thank you, thank you! <3

Phillip Garcia May 15, 2017 at 10:58 AM A sonnet with great alliteration AND a reference to Atlantis? Be still my heart, what a grand idea! :) Great sonnet, for reals. It has a sneaky hypnotic rhythm to it that draws you in and won't let go. A+, young man. Darren White May 15, 2017 at 11:11 AM Love the alliteration Yay :) Thanks for the A+ and the love for Atlantis !

Frederic Parker May 15, 2017 at 9:24 AM The quiet sadness in this poem grows louder with each line read, with a breath of hope in the last line..a really nice poem Darren White May 15, 2017 at 9:31 AM Thank you Frederic, I really appreciate that because I see you as THE sonnet writer here.

Heidi Sands May 15, 2017 at 9:09 AM This is a beautiful write, Darren. :) Darren White May 15, 2017 at 9:30 AM Thank you Heidi, I am glad you like it.

Probir Gupta May 15, 2017 at 9:09 AM A nice sonnet, Darren, from the hollow sky ...Never say goodbye ... Darren White May 15, 2017 at 9:30 AM Never goodbye, no... Thank you :)

Daniel Turner May 15, 2017 at 7:50 AM This poem is sad to me, Darren. Nice sonnet though:) Darren White May 15, 2017 at 8:07 AM Yes, it is sad, I will not deny that Daniël. But I am glad you liked the poem :)

Tim Smith May 15, 2017 at 7:32 AM A melancholy feel which accentuates the beauty of your poem...be well my friend Darren White May 15, 2017 at 7:40 AM Thanks Tim, glad you love the poem :)

Kim Rodrigues May 15, 2017 at 7:24 AM Much emotion in the first verse, much wanting expressed in a tango then you take us on an ethereal waltz with a mysterious last line. Well done, friend. Darren White May 15, 2017 at 7:30 AM Always dancing Kim :) Thank you my friend.

Chris Green May 15, 2017 at 7:21 AM Sadly beautiful my friend. Your words dance in slow methodical movements that touch the heart and the soul. Keep dancing my friend, keep dancing. Darren White May 15, 2017 at 7:29 AM Thanks Chris, I am happy you love the poem, even though it's a sad one. It doesn't mean I am sad, luckily I am not. Sick but not sad :) Thank you.