Letting Go and Hanging On With Darren White

Each new day, each long night
I reach for you who gave me life. 
You search for you in me, as life has gone
My heart bleeds life into you
who gave and gave, now fading so fast    

In time undefined, conversation left stranded
we reach out, we let go, empty handed
cluelessly knowing.

you smile, laugh broadly
greet people in passing
no face needs a name
somethings don't ever change
hearts will always hang on

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017



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Date: 5/16/2017 8:22:00 PM
I came to read this again, I am dreaming and hoping his days will be brighter!!!!
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Date: 5/13/2017 4:40:00 PM
Nice poem, Sara Ella. I'm sure the situation with your mother is very difficult but she must have a big heart to go with those big smiles.
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Sara Ella
Date: 5/13/2017 4:59:00 PM
I just read your lovely poem "Mother" - a beautiful tribute <3
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Sara Ella
Date: 5/13/2017 4:43:00 PM
Thank you Carole :) Yes, her smile and heart are the sweetest <3
Date: 5/11/2017 10:53:00 PM
I only wish there was more poetry for us to read!!!! :)
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Sara Ella
Date: 5/11/2017 11:15:00 PM
Will do! Thank you :)
Date: 5/11/2017 7:28:00 AM
- :))) ... thanks for giving me a picture of Darren ... I did not really get my own picture of him :))) - A great poem ! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Sara Ella
Date: 5/11/2017 11:14:00 PM
Ha! :) Darren was so helpful with this idea of mine. Thank you Anne-Lise!
Date: 5/5/2017 6:31:00 AM
Good Morning Sara. I'm sorry I missed this one. Good Day to you also Mr. Darren. I love this. I so see the beauty within this entry. Thank you both for warming the heart of the reader and for placing a smile too. Well done with style. Have a wonderful day to both of you.
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Sara Ella
Date: 5/7/2017 7:27:00 AM
Thank you Lisa! It was inspired by my Mom. Darren was so helpful too :)
Date: 5/4/2017 11:24:00 PM
I am not sure to smile or cry, such lovely poetry!
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Sara Ella
Date: 5/5/2017 5:04:00 AM
Thank you Art :) <3
Date: 5/4/2017 7:17:00 AM
This is lovely Sara :) These smiles are genuine. I will share with my dear friend caring for her mother with dementia, thank you.
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Sara Ella
Date: 5/4/2017 8:02:00 AM
Thank you Maureen <3 I hope your friend finds a smile in this too :)
Date: 5/4/2017 6:09:00 AM
This was sadly beautiful Sara and that last stanza was heart breaking to me. "no face needs a name" That line alone made me tear up. I can't even imagine what that must be like. Very nicely written my friend.
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Sara Ella
Date: 5/4/2017 6:35:00 AM
Good Morning Chris :) Thank you <3 I was thinking of my Mom who doesn't remember much but still likes to smile.
Date: 5/4/2017 5:08:00 AM
I love your wonderful poem Sara <3 So warm and gentle and full of love.
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Sara Ella
Date: 5/4/2017 5:30:00 AM
Thank you so much for your help with this <3 Little kitten may be upside down but still is holding on! :D
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Darren White
Date: 5/4/2017 5:10:00 AM
Is that me by the way? Standing on my head? ;)
Date: 5/3/2017 9:18:00 PM
Such a sweet poem...her heart is always near.
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Sara Ella
Date: 5/3/2017 9:25:00 PM
Thank you Tim! It is about my Mom and her dementia but it doesn't conquer her heart <3
Date: 5/3/2017 8:55:00 PM
Sara, the poetic drought is finally over for you I see! A lovely addition to your catalog of great works! Well done
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Sara Ella
Date: 5/3/2017 9:09:00 PM
Thank you Budgie :) I had help! Duir is an inspiration and a good teacher too! I thought to lighten the subject with the picture <3
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White Wolf
Date: 5/3/2017 8:55:00 PM
Haha, that pic
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