Darren White Poet Free verse

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With thanks to Tim Smith for suggestions and edits :)

Lost Childhood -Part 1-

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.

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March 4, 2017
© Darren White

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Gregory Richard Barden June 13, 2017 at 8:01 PM Beautiful, my friend ... just beautiful. Darren White June 14, 2017 at 3:28 AM Thank you my friend.

Maurice Yvonne March 8, 2017 at 8:29 AM This is a magnificent write about a heartbreaking topic. Darren White March 8, 2017 at 8:36 AM Maurice, thank you so much for your thoughtful comment.

White Wolf March 6, 2017 at 6:20 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 March 6, 2017 at 11:31 PM You got that right Budgie.

Alexis Y. March 6, 2017 at 9:31 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 March 6, 2017 at 10:12 AM Thank you so much, Alexis

Chris Green March 6, 2017 at 8:03 AM There is a sadness but a strength in these words Darren. Your caring heart shines in this piece. Darren White March 6, 2017 at 8:10 AM Thank you for seeing the strengthn in there, Chris.

Carole Duet March 5, 2017 at 9:14 PM My vision is blurred and my heart is stirred by the tragedy and love in this poem. Darren White March 5, 2017 at 10:59 PM Thank you Carole, it was not easy to write this

Funom Makama March 5, 2017 at 9:40 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 March 5, 2017 at 10:08 AM I thank you, and am very honoured.

Lisa Ricci March 5, 2017 at 4:54 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 March 5, 2017 at 5:26 AM Thank you Lisa, this series will have more titles than just the two that are posted now :)

Autumn Scruggs March 5, 2017 at 1:12 AM This poem was really good.keep up the good work Darren White March 5, 2017 at 1:15 AM Thank you, Autumn :)

Sara Ella March 4, 2017 at 6:20 PM You take us into the moment, a sad and desparate time. You and Tim make a great team! :D Darren White March 4, 2017 at 10:33 PM Thanks Sara <3

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders March 4, 2017 at 5:27 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 March 4, 2017 at 10:33 PM Thank you Rhonda :)

Robert Lindley March 4, 2017 at 4:09 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 March 4, 2017 at 10:28 PM Robert, thank you so much!

Tim Smith March 4, 2017 at 12:37 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 March 4, 2017 at 12:43 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.