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Perpetuum Mobile

This drop of water,
  in the shower where I sit,
     slowly ripples miniature
   waves of lukewarm water,
 wrinkles in lives.
Folds in time, in minds,
 in the hearts of everyone
    involved. 
         Pain thrown out,
       like screech of owls
      into the night.
       Hunger screamed
            of love, of being loved.
                    How the arms of many
                 in warmth embrace.
               How silence exists,
                that removes cold,
                   and brings life from many
                         to many.

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April 4, 2017
Copyright © Darren White

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Doug Vinson Date: 4/14/2017 12:38:00 PM Darren, you are good at finding peace; no small thing. Those minutes you sit in the shower - you may reinvent them, flying through the halls of perception without cost, a very good way of 'being there.' I am reminded of Japanese "Shinrin-yoku" - forest healing, Google says "taking in the forest atmosphere" or "forest bathing." In the woods, at the seashore, in the shower, passages... Login to Reply Darren White Date: 4/14/2017 12:42:00 PM That's wonderful, Doug... I am practicing the art of The Tao, not really an art, but still. What you say, I find there indeed.

Maria Williams Date: 4/11/2017 4:29:00 AM Just beautiful Darren. Login to Reply Darren White Date: 4/11/2017 4:33:00 AM I am really happy you like this one! Thank you :)

White Wolf Date: 4/7/2017 9:39:00 PM Your poetry is remarkable, Duir! And the image reminds me of the Celtic triquetra! Login to Reply Darren White Date: 4/8/2017 12:36:00 AM It's a perpetual mobile too, but yeah

Casarah Nance Date: 4/7/2017 9:00:00 PM Enjoyed ... hugs x Login to Reply Darren White Date: 4/8/2017 12:36:00 AM Thank you xx

Lisa Ricci Date: 4/7/2017 7:03:00 AM -- Smile -- the email came through and yes right back at you Darren Login to Reply Darren White Date: 4/7/2017 7:05:00 AM Good :D

Tim Smith Date: 4/7/2017 6:49:00 AM The warmth brought forth is felt by all...Lovey poetic prowess Login to Reply Darren White Date: 4/7/2017 6:55:00 AM Thank you Tim, you saw there exactly what I hoped you would see :)

Chris Green Date: 4/7/2017 6:16:00 AM Your poetic genius once again makes an appearance as we, the fortunate audience sits amazed. This was beautiful Darren. Login to Reply Darren White Date: 4/7/2017 6:55:00 AM You always manage to make me feel proud and humbled the same time, thank you so much for all your kind words Chris.

Probir Gupta Date: 4/7/2017 5:58:00 AM beautiful associations ... enjoyable depth ... and the eye-catching curves ... Great ... Login to Reply Darren White Date: 4/7/2017 6:54:00 AM Yes :) I am glad you noticed that. Thank you so much!

Lisa Ricci Date: 4/7/2017 5:46:00 AM Oh Darren. You are amazing. Need I say more. I think not. Allow me to let your words stand for they speak. This is one of those entries to be read out loud. Well done in its entirety. Login to Reply Darren White Date: 4/7/2017 6:53:00 AM Thank you so much Lisa, you have no idea what your support means to me :)

Sara Ella Date: 4/7/2017 4:00:00 AM A deep poem, my friend. Every time I read, another idea is inspired. Showers often do that. :) Login to Reply Darren White Date: 4/7/2017 4:20:00 AM Showers do, yeah, I have that too :) <3