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Lost Childhood -Part 1-

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I looked for life in smallest of interactions In tiniest of words, in puniest of smiles Lifted my head to soft spoken words with gentleness. I looked out in confusion between hands and hard faces, languages not understood Lifted my head in hearing your child's voice.... such kindness. How young we were, how small you were, And I, barely older, grabbed your hand in gratefulness, in bliss, in utter joy, with eyes fogged in blindness. That night my arms wrapped 'round you, My sole blanket of oblivion. Your words, although I didn't understand, only solace in our imprisonment. *** March 4, 2017 © Darren White

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Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 6/13/2017 8:01:00 PM

Beautiful, my friend ... just beautiful.

Darren White
Date: 6/14/2017 3:28:00 AM

Thank you my friend.

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 3/8/2017 8:29:00 AM

This is a magnificent write about a heartbreaking topic.

Darren White
Date: 3/8/2017 8:36:00 AM

Maurice, thank you so much for your thoughtful comment.

White Wolf

Date: 3/6/2017 6:20:00 PM

I will save my comment until I have read the whole series, but I fear it will be just as tormenting to read as it was to write.

Darren White
Date: 3/6/2017 11:31:00 PM

You got that right Budgie.

Alexis Y.

Date: 3/6/2017 9:31:00 AM

Hi Darren, Your title alone just broke my. I agree with Chris there is sadness much strength within in this piece. Off to read part two. A without a doubt seven- Alexis

Darren White
Date: 3/6/2017 10:12:00 AM

Thank you so much, Alexis

Chris Green

Date: 3/6/2017 8:03:00 AM

There is a sadness but a strength in these words Darren. Your caring heart shines in this piece.

Darren White
Date: 3/6/2017 8:10:00 AM

Thank you for seeing the strengthn in there, Chris.

Carole Duet

Date: 3/5/2017 9:14:00 PM

My vision is blurred and my heart is stirred by the tragedy and love in this poem.

Darren White
Date: 3/5/2017 10:59:00 PM

Thank you Carole, it was not easy to write this

Funom Makama

Date: 3/5/2017 9:40:00 AM

You have pointed out the message so clear, poetic, original and with a fantastic imagery expression. Thank you for this lovely share friend. This is definitely a star content.

Darren White
Date: 3/5/2017 10:08:00 AM

I thank you, and am very honoured.

Lisa Ricci

Date: 3/5/2017 4:54:00 AM

Hello Darren. Please allow me to let your words of truth stand. Expressive theme aside your execution and layout are well done. And now I shall turn to your Part 2.

Darren White
Date: 3/5/2017 5:26:00 AM

Thank you Lisa, this series will have more titles than just the two that are posted now :)

Autumn Scruggs

Date: 3/5/2017 1:12:00 AM

This poem was really good.keep up the good work

Darren White
Date: 3/5/2017 1:15:00 AM

Thank you, Autumn :)

Sara Ella

Date: 3/4/2017 6:20:00 PM

You take us into the moment, a sad and desparate time. You and Tim make a great team! :D

Darren White
Date: 3/4/2017 10:33:00 PM

Thanks Sara <3

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 3/4/2017 5:27:00 PM

Wonderful Darren...your poem is so beautifully expressed. I love how you share your words honestly and straight from the heart. Hugs, Rhonda

Darren White
Date: 3/4/2017 10:33:00 PM

Thank you Rhonda :)

Robert Lindley

Date: 3/4/2017 4:09:00 PM

Looking back in wonderment of a past time, a relationship in youth that maturity finlly grasps some understanding off, even if only just enough. Superb poetry, a fav....

Darren White
Date: 3/4/2017 10:28:00 PM

Robert, thank you so much!

Tim Smith

Date: 3/4/2017 12:37:00 PM

So beautifully written, I could feel every line and I love how you concluded the poem...cant wait for the next part.

Darren White
Date: 3/4/2017 12:43:00 PM

The writing is not easy :) You'll get a new draft from me when I am there again! Thanks Tim, for everything, especially your support and help.