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MY FONDEST MEMORY The two of us, diving into that wooden chest Looking for that one dress, that one vest That one large hat of straw Those high heeled shoes with buckles of gold In our eyes there was no flaw Nothing cheap, it was a treasure to hold I was the damsel in distress She my saviour of noblesse She wrote the words I had to say A true director on Broadway With everlasting patience And seriously watching every move Paid attention to my cadence In her eyes I saw when she approved My far too long gown conceals My stumbling on those high heels In the dark circumstances of my years This memory shone bright as day And saved me in every way I am still here, smiling through my tears. *** December 7, 2016 1st place in contest: My fondest memory Sponsor: Frank Herrera.

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Donna Roberts

Date: 1/27/2017 8:46:00 PM

<3 superb

Darren White
Date: 1/27/2017 10:07:00 PM

Thank you!

Newton Ranaweera

Date: 12/24/2016 1:43:00 PM

Thanks for sharing your personal experience with us. It's beautiful piece of true poetry.

Darren White
Date: 12/24/2016 2:10:00 PM

Thank you so much for the compliment, Newton :)

CayCay Jennings

Date: 12/18/2016 3:16:00 AM

THIS IS EXCEPTIONALLY GOOD WRITING! I AM BLESSED TO HAVE BEEN LED HERE, DARREN - THIS POEM SHINES IN EMOTION, it touches deep with poetic wave after poetic wave and I'm poetry-adrenaline awed at the moment, like a great rush ... CayCay WOW and congrats

Darren White
Date: 12/18/2016 3:48:00 AM

Thanks so much CayCay :) I am so happy you like it.

Tamal Kundu

Date: 12/18/2016 1:03:00 AM

Darren, this is in the league of its own. Amazing, amazing write. Congrats on the win.

Darren White
Date: 12/18/2016 1:09:00 AM

Tamal, thank you! I am proud of it :)

White Wolf

Date: 12/15/2016 2:23:00 AM

A superb win with a great piece my friend

Darren White
Date: 12/15/2016 2:53:00 AM

Thanks so much my friend :)

Doug Vinson

Date: 12/14/2016 9:26:00 PM

Tender and touching, Darren. : )

Darren White
Date: 12/14/2016 11:08:00 PM

It's such a dear memory of my sister and myself :) Thanks Doug.

Patrice Trice Jackson

Date: 12/14/2016 7:09:00 PM

Congrats for being #1 a beautiful well written poem

Darren White
Date: 12/14/2016 10:57:00 PM

Thank you, Patrice :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/14/2016 3:50:00 PM

Yes, this one is SO deserving of top win. I recall it as one of the most creative of the bunch. Congrats, Darren

Darren White
Date: 12/14/2016 10:56:00 PM

Aww Andrea, such great compliment, thank you :)

Janis Medders Tobechi

Date: 12/14/2016 2:44:00 PM

Darren, I love how this is written in a fondness of mind. A 7 for me. Congratulations on 1st place. This poem is entitled.

Darren White
Date: 12/14/2016 2:48:00 PM

Janis, thank you so much, a 7, lovely :)

Jean Murray

Date: 12/14/2016 1:49:00 PM

Now I have tears Darren. Mothers always know their children...inside out. This is just an amazing poem. The way I like it. Straight from the heart. What a lucky boy you were.

Darren White
Date: 12/15/2016 2:35:00 PM

Ouch! Painful :)

Jean Murray
Date: 12/15/2016 11:24:00 AM

Your sister?? Even better!! My sister and I dived into a wooden tea chest full of old shoes. We both settled on a pair of white sandals. The push and pull that resulted ended up with the scar she still bears above her right eye. She let go and tripped into the range nearby.Oops...

Darren White
Date: 12/14/2016 1:52:00 PM

Thank you Jean. Yes straight from my heart.

Jan Allison

Date: 12/14/2016 1:14:00 PM

Dropping back with my congrats Darren:-) hugs jan xx

Darren White
Date: 12/14/2016 1:16:00 PM

Thanks Jan :)

Stephen Pennell

Date: 12/14/2016 12:05:00 PM

congrats on your win deserved accolades for young darren as frank would say great poem

Darren White
Date: 12/14/2016 12:09:00 PM

Oh! Really! I hadn't seen that yet :D That is so wonderful, Thank you Stephen!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/11/2016 8:09:00 PM

wow, Darren. this is just wonderful!! So believable and sincere.

Darren White
Date: 12/11/2016 10:18:00 PM

Thanks Andrea, it is a true memory, and very lively in my mind :)

Paloma P

Date: 12/8/2016 7:31:00 AM

I adore this Darren, such charmed reminisces! 7+

Darren White
Date: 12/8/2016 7:50:00 AM

Awww, Paloma! 7+ Thank you!! :)

Claudia Polydoro

Date: 12/7/2016 10:28:00 PM

Such beautiful memories to have and hold. a sweet poem, Darren <3

Darren White
Date: 12/7/2016 10:45:00 PM

Yep Claudia :) It is a real, true memory, and I cherish it. <3

Space Cadet

Date: 12/7/2016 9:42:00 PM

"The two of us, diving into that wooden chest/ Looking for that one dress, that one vest..." Darren: this is a great poem with excellent rhyme and I ESPECIALLY love these opening lines. These lines really set the tone of the rest of the piece. Well done and thank you for sharing. -- Wesley C.

Darren White
Date: 12/7/2016 10:19:00 PM

Wesley, THANK you :) I am glad you love the rhyme, it was kind of hard to do.

Sandra Haight

Date: 12/7/2016 7:25:00 PM

Amazing memories to hold on to, Darren, beautifully expressed in this lovely poem. Sandra

Darren White
Date: 12/7/2016 9:32:00 PM

I hold these memories in my heart Sandra, thank you :)

Jan Allison

Date: 12/7/2016 4:18:00 PM

a real trip down memory Lane Darren:-) good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx

Darren White
Date: 12/7/2016 9:31:00 PM

I always love the expression "Memory Lane", we don't have an equivalent here :) Thanks Jan xx

Chris Green

Date: 12/7/2016 4:14:00 PM

This was very well done and took us down a path of memories with you. Good luck in the contest.

Darren White
Date: 12/7/2016 9:30:00 PM

Thanks Chris, we'll see what happens in the contest