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Searching For a Friend

He is all that: a stranger
 to himself.
  a stranger, searching for a friend
                     In him there is such sadness
                     In his smiles his eyes never light
                     That is how he is
  My stretching hand meets resistance
 plastered over his handsome face
A smile is only outside,
 it can be taught
  it can be learned
                     Real smiles only live inside
                    in the heart of hearts
                   the very soul
People, so unkind, their words
 flowing like a river of judgment
  walking oblivious over his open
   for everyone to see inside
   They do not turn, they walk on
  His silent face reflects only
 hurt in his eyes, his smile remains
                   Even if I cannot be with him anymore
                   Even if I cannot do that
                   Cannot bear to do that anymore
          I will be in his life, how could
     I leave him, we're dedicated
Strangers and we love.

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April 19, 2017
Copyright © Darren White

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Jan Allison April 23, 2017 at 6:51 AM Today I have been moved to tears by both yours and Arthurs poetry. You are wise beyond your years Darren I am struggling to find words to express how I have been touched by your words ... adding to faves:-) hugs Jan xx Darren White April 23, 2017 at 7:25 AM Thank you Jan, this is not about Jason and me by the way :) <3

Arthur Vaso April 19, 2017 at 8:09 PM You have such a way expressing sadness even in beauty. Darren White April 19, 2017 at 11:57 PM And hopefully the other way around too. It's what I said tin response to Claudia. To reach beyond the sometimes coconut-hard outside of someone to be able to show true friendship and love exist.

Claudia Polydoro April 19, 2017 at 7:53 PM This is gorgeous my friend, and it brings a heartache to my heart... Life has unnexpected turns... Loved it - Love you <3 Darren White April 19, 2017 at 11:55 PM It's about a general feeling of pain people can feel, and about how hard it is to reach out and really touch that person inside and show true friendship exists.

Seren Roberts April 19, 2017 at 7:44 PM Darren what a sad and wonderful poem, reflecting life as it really is...Seren Darren White April 19, 2017 at 11:54 PM Hi Seren, yes, it is, isn't it? Thank you so very much for liking my poem.

Charmaine Chircop April 19, 2017 at 3:13 PM It is sad when two in love can't be together anymore...and love is still so strong.Strangers to the world but not to eachothers heart. Darren White April 19, 2017 at 3:28 PM Yes. And a deep sadness but still a strong friendship. Thank you my dear friend :)

Lynn Marie April 19, 2017 at 11:32 AM An amazing poem Darren:) 'smile' looks and sounds like such a happy, genuine word, yet some use its true purpose for ulterior motives to deceive others while many use it to deceive themselves. I love the authenticity of your heartfelt words, the lines ending with "were dedicated"., is deeply touching in it's meaning. That you penned this beautiful poem made my heart. 'smile', you are in perfect harmony with 'smile'...'he' is abundant in life's riches to have you Darren:) lynnxxx Darren White April 19, 2017 at 11:39 AM Yes, exactly, and it's the dedication that counts, that shows the love in the end. Owww thank you for that compliment Lynn :)

Maria Williams April 19, 2017 at 9:59 AM Indeed Darren people smile on the surface when trying to hide their hollowness and pain. But the eyes - the windows of one's soul do not reflect their essence. One must look into peoples eyes deeper and you will see that a genuine smile makes theirs light up again. Beautifully done my friend. Arthur Vaso April 19, 2017 at 8:13 PM OPs sorry this comment should be below Arthur Vaso April 19, 2017 at 8:06 PM oh and Darren you sure get a lot more reads than.......... LOL Darren White April 19, 2017 at 10:02 AM Yes, and genuine interest, genuine friendship, and more, seeing someone's eyes light up, is one of the best things in life. Thank you :)

Chris Green April 19, 2017 at 9:08 AM Your poetry is outstanding, creative and emotive. There is always a presence in your words that speaks to us who read, touching us, holding us, asking gently for us to understand and take something we find inside as a gift when we leave. In this case a smile, a genuine smile is what I will take as my gift. Beautifully done my friend. Darren White April 19, 2017 at 9:18 AM Bring that smile with you, a warm presence in your heart, that is what it is meant for and it is all yours :)

John Herlihy April 19, 2017 at 8:57 AM There is a special sensitivity to this poem that makes it stand out as outstanding. I could relate to much of what you said. That's what good poetry does, it touches others (the reader) in unexpected ways. John Darren White April 19, 2017 at 9:19 AM I am so very happy to see you back :) That alone is worth a smile! Thank you for understanding and liking my poem.

Anne-Marie Coreggia April 19, 2017 at 8:36 AM Yes, the smile can be taught but the eyes will always betray its half-heartedness. I love the fact you remain a constant in his life and are always willing to share part of his pain even though you are now strangers in love:) Amitiés Darren White April 19, 2017 at 9:20 AM Absolute truth Anne-Marie. And yes, he will be in my life as a constante. Thank you :)

Tim Smith April 19, 2017 at 7:56 AM Real smiles only live inside...Love that...He has a friend in you Darren White April 19, 2017 at 8:04 AM He has :) Thank you for loving that line, I think that is a truth, that what we show the outside world is hardly ever how we are inside.

White Wolf April 19, 2017 at 7:42 AM A deeply moving write matey! I see your muse has returned to you swiftly once again! There is something inside this poem that really makes it sparkle! A deep truth perhaps? Darren White April 19, 2017 at 7:52 AM Hi Budgie. Yes, it's a truth indeed... This is my first new poem after my surgery and sickness... I have to get used to it, and I am not sure yet about it, but we'll see what people think of it :)