Darren White Poet Free verse

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For Seb(ald), because she loves this poem so much :)

One Day I'Ll Join You

In fragile colours you appear to me
Suave pastel strokes that are so slowly
but tenderly washed away from my memory

In gentle lullabies you caress my ears
Warm mumbling in your language
I never was able to master

I want your arms to hold me one more time
Hear your soft smiling whispers
of comfort while you sing for me

Here are the lines we once drew in the sand
There the road of pebbles we created
Our children's voices brutally silenced

At night I look out at the yawning sun
As she draws blood orange hues
And know one day I'll join you

Time deletes you second by word by line
But it can never erase you from my heart
For you are etched in the very core of me

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Doug Vinson February 26, 2017 at 10:31 PM Darren, there are some nicely broad truths here about the human condition. Sometimes we always remember, and sometimes we can't get what is lost. The setting sun and moon always make me a bit sad. Darren White February 27, 2017 at 12:25 AM Yeah... It's a poem about loss, remembering and nostalgia. So yes...

John Herlihy February 26, 2017 at 9:07 AM Some memories are lasting and endure, as evidenced in this beautiful poem. John Darren White February 26, 2017 at 10:43 AM Some memories indeed are, John, thank you.

Richard Lamoureux February 26, 2017 at 8:29 AM Yep, still wow. Back for another read. Darren White February 26, 2017 at 8:38 AM You surprise me, I like it :)

Kim Rodrigues February 25, 2017 at 3:40 PM Sad and lovely write! Love top of last verse! Darren White February 26, 2017 at 12:45 AM That made me smile, Kim. I love that part too :)

Lisa Ricci February 25, 2017 at 10:11 AM This entry Darren is a beauty and a gem. Please allow me to let it stand. And yes, this entry must be read out loud with emphasis. I found it timeless with that poetic tone. Well done Darren White February 25, 2017 at 11:36 AM Lisa, thank you for your kind comments :)

Connie Marcum Wong February 25, 2017 at 8:19 AM This lovely poem is a little masterpiece Darren! Beautifully composed! ; ) 7 Darren White February 25, 2017 at 11:33 AM Connie, thank you so much :)

Lynn Marie February 24, 2017 at 8:16 PM This is really really beautiful Darren :-) A romantic piece, exquisitely penned. In matters of the heart, this is one of finest poems I have read. What a treat to read, thank you :-) blessings, lynn Darren White February 24, 2017 at 10:34 PM Thank you Lynn :)

Ali Pran February 24, 2017 at 7:32 PM Wow! Very lovely lines, :) Darren White February 24, 2017 at 10:32 PM Thank you, Ali :)

Chris Green February 24, 2017 at 3:20 PM And you call me a romantic poet, this one is pure love and felt so good to read this afternoon. The last two lines...stellar. Darren White February 24, 2017 at 10:32 PM It is, and it came straight out of my heart Thank you :)

Tim Smith February 24, 2017 at 1:25 PM Simply beautiful...one of your best Darren White February 24, 2017 at 2:19 PM Thanks Tim :)

Eve Roper February 24, 2017 at 10:14 AM Very profound write, Darren,, past memories never leave our hearts especially if there is love involve... Hugs Eve Darren White February 24, 2017 at 11:48 AM They will always stay with us.

Richard Lamoureux February 24, 2017 at 8:52 AM Wow, this is hauntingly beautiful! Darren White February 24, 2017 at 8:56 AM Thank you, Richard :)

Carol B. February 24, 2017 at 8:39 AM Thank god we can hold on tightly within our hearts those whom we loved. Darren this is so touching. Loved this poem :) Darren White February 24, 2017 at 8:45 AM Thank you, Carol. And yes, I so agree!

Sara Ella February 24, 2017 at 8:28 AM Yes, the heart never forgets <3 Beautiful, especially the last lines. Darren White February 24, 2017 at 8:35 AM Never indeed, thank you my sweet friend <3