Darren White Poet Free verse

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For Arthur Vaso, who is so important to me, and an inspiration to us all

Someone To Open Your Eyes - For Arthur

Maybe not once in a lifetime,
                                         but certainly not often
                                         Someone enters your life
                                         Or maybe enters your life is
                                         not the right expression,
                                         waltzes with you, opens your eyes,
                                         confronts you, questions and
                                         challenges you, inspires you,
                                         accepts you fully and completely,
                                         loves you.

                                                  And all the while the wind blows
                                 over this world,
     erases love, children,                         warps war everywhere
                           forgets the helpless,
                                                    dwarfs the powerless.
             It's too easy to hide,             turn your head away,
                        bury yourself
                                   in enjoyable pastimes

But tomorrow it is 
you, your house is gone
You are exiled, your children 
are hungry or killed...
Then what 
do you 
do?
?

                                           Maybe not once in a lifetime,
                               but certainly not often
                    Someone enters your life
               Someone who with gentle force opens your eyes,
           With beautiful lines, books and music.
             And perhaps that is painful
                   But remember this: it is because he
                            has a beautiful heart, he
                         wants the world to be a better place.

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April 23, 2017,
Copyright © Darren White

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Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart April 25, 2017 at 10:43 PM This is wonderful Darren. Everything about it, wonderful. xomo Darren White April 25, 2017 at 11:47 PM Thank you, for Arthur because he's my friend and that kind of person.

Carol B. April 25, 2017 at 6:42 PM You were destined to meet! Darren this such a poignant poem. Soulmates challenge us and help us attain our purpose. Sounds like a truly blessed friendship. Darren White April 25, 2017 at 11:46 PM It is, Carol, he is a very special person :)

Charmaine Chircop April 25, 2017 at 2:19 PM Goosebumps all over- 'You may say Im a dreamer...but Im not the only one' :)..A favE. Darren White April 25, 2017 at 11:45 PM Beautiful comment, thank you so much my friend :)

Kai Michael Neumann April 25, 2017 at 3:07 AM This is so well written in style, format and content. It makes me very, very grateful this morning and thank you for that. Kai Darren White April 25, 2017 at 3:21 AM Thank you so much Kai. No more words needed :)

Chris Green April 24, 2017 at 7:22 AM The poem itself is an amazing piece of writing whether we know who it is about or not, because there is always, (or at least it seems that way) someone who comes into our life and makes a difference. A nice tribute my friend. Darren White April 24, 2017 at 7:35 AM You have understood that we'll, there are people who have an impact on you. Different people, in different ways. And none of them I would want to miss. Thank you my friend :)

Mubarika Sami April 24, 2017 at 5:50 AM What a brilliant tribute to your friend. It reminds me of a line in one my favourite George Michael songs 'Praying for time': What's over there is over here now... Darren White April 24, 2017 at 7:17 AM That is exactly what I meant here, and what Arthur often tries to say. Thank you :)

Maria Williams April 24, 2017 at 1:04 AM a wonderful tribute to your friend dear Darren. A Super 7 to you Darren White April 24, 2017 at 1:45 AM I am glad you like it. Thank you for the 7 :)

Winged Warrior April 23, 2017 at 11:41 PM Superbly done Darren...a tributes tribute...all the best...^WW^ Darren White April 24, 2017 at 12:37 AM WW, thank you :)

White Wolf April 23, 2017 at 10:08 PM Wow, Duir! This is simply stunning work! Very touching my friend! Arthur Vaso April 23, 2017 at 11:37 PM He is so kind White Wolf! as I know you must know! You should join the poetry chat site if you ever have time! Darren White April 23, 2017 at 11:31 PM Thanks Budgie :)

Arthur Vaso April 23, 2017 at 5:57 PM Darren you truly have a kind heart, you cant imagine how touching this is, you know I will be printing and keeping this poem. You are a true poet, a kind soul, and I have to say you bring out the best in all of us here. You inspire, you inspire all of us! I hope you realize just how much this is true! Darren White April 24, 2017 at 12:36 AM I am happy you love this. For you, my friend <3

Anne-Marie Coreggia April 23, 2017 at 4:44 PM A wonderfully inspirational poem and tribute; and the layout is stunning!: A 7:) Amitiés Darren White April 23, 2017 at 11:30 PM Ask Jan: when I started in Soup, I didn't WANT to do anything with layout :) Thank you, Anne-Marie.

Connie Marcum Wong April 23, 2017 at 4:02 PM What a lovely, lovely tribute this is for Arthur, Darren. He has a heart of gold and inspires us so with his wonderful poetry! 7 ; ) Darren White April 23, 2017 at 11:29 PM Thank you Connie, also for the 7 :)

Jean Murray April 23, 2017 at 3:39 PM How lovely for Arthur. Darren White April 23, 2017 at 11:28 PM Yes, thanks Jean hugs

Lin Lane April 23, 2017 at 3:31 PM Darren, you and Arthur have inspired each other, and in so doing, we all benefit by recognizing the people who truly care about each other for unselfish reasons. Thank you for sharing your verses with us. Hopefully it will lead us out of darkness and ignorance. Arthur Vaso April 23, 2017 at 11:38 PM He is an angel, dont let anyone fool you!!! LOL :) Darren White April 23, 2017 at 11:27 PM No angel, just me, myself. But thank you, Lin :) Arthur Vaso April 23, 2017 at 5:59 PM He has inspired many, I know most people have good hearts, and I cant even put my finger on it, I just know Darren is, well like an Angel among us.

Jan Allison April 23, 2017 at 2:56 PM gosh Darren for the third time today you and Arthur have brought tears to my eyes - what a wonderful tribute to someone who opens our eyes to so many injustices in the world:-) and I love the way you have formatted this:-) hugs Jan xx Darren White April 23, 2017 at 11:25 PM Thanks Jan, and yes he does.

Akkina Downing April 23, 2017 at 2:56 PM This is some piece of art. And very inspiring. Beautiful! Darren White April 23, 2017 at 11:26 PM I am happy you like this, Akkina :)

Tim Smith April 23, 2017 at 2:33 PM A very touching piece for a true inspiration to us all and a.voice with heart and compassion. Darren White April 23, 2017 at 2:46 PM He deserves this, thank you :)