Darren White Poet Free verse

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Sticks and Stones - Collaboration With Chris Green

Those stupid words
The anguish they cause
So carelessly used
Without second thought
                No sharper, these blades
                Which stab from the tongue
                Leave scars ever deep
                The damage is done
      They scrape off all skin
      Bury under the heart
      Tear down the soul
      Ruin innermost self
                          Carving the pain
                          Sliced up so small
                          Pieces now lost
                          Scattered the wind
           Build up, start again
           Memories, new
           Strengthen yourself
           Look up at the sky
Ignore the noise
Breathe in the air
You are so perfect
Just as you are

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June 14, 2017 
Copyright © Chris Green and Darren White

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Lenna Walker August 4, 2017 at 11:05 AM A wonderful piece penned by two great poets. It was so enjoyable finding this one today :)

Darlene De Beaulieu August 1, 2017 at 12:59 PM Yes Darren ,you are perfect the way you are. Also if you feel that you are in a rut and need a friend to speak to.. I am here for you when you want to talk.Ignore them they are not worth it to be around. You are better than they are.my friend.

Eve Roper July 29, 2017 at 1:20 PM Chris and Darren, words with so much wisdom led by the Spirit... ~*

Kim Rodrigues July 25, 2017 at 7:14 AM A genius collaboration! Love it! Look up at the sky...is that the shape of a bird!

Lisa Ricci July 25, 2017 at 4:34 AM Good Morning Darren and Chris. This message is perfectly perfect in every way. We all need these reminders and this is it. The ending says it all. As a side note. The music and video are beautiful also. I am such a fan of Adam Lambert. He should have won the title but he is doing just fine without it. I have seen him in concert and he is amazing with a power house of a voice. Congratulations on combining your talents. Well done entirely.

Richard Lamoureux July 24, 2017 at 8:22 AM A beautiful collaboration gentlemen. Also a gorgeous video you chose. Darren White July 24, 2017 at 10:29 AM Exactly that is what it is, rising above, thanks Richard :) Richard Lamoureux July 24, 2017 at 8:24 AM I like the message of rising above cutting words.

Verlecia Fields July 24, 2017 at 6:01 AM Ok! I like - you were as one heartbeat Darren White July 24, 2017 at 6:23 AM Thanks so much Verlecia :)

Arturo Michael July 24, 2017 at 5:29 AM I like the rhythm and the message too...Thanks for sharing...Have a nice day Darren White July 24, 2017 at 5:48 AM Thank you Arturo, same to you :)

Maria Williams July 24, 2017 at 1:40 AM A wonderful collaboration yet again Darren and Chris.A short time ago we came under attack from a jealous competitor who threw a few sticks and stones, our way should we say? It did cause problems, but by the end of the day, they are only words.And what did not kill us only made us stronger. our philosophy - rise above it . Great write and I love Adam Lambert's version of Mad World....Maria Darren White July 24, 2017 at 5:10 AM Thanks Maria, we collaborate with ease together :)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart July 23, 2017 at 12:43 PM Nice work guys :) great message penned by great poets xomo! Darren White July 24, 2017 at 12:55 AM Thanks mo :)