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For my dear friend, because he needs a smile

The Half Man

He sees no evil
only good
his right hand
does not know
what the left hand does

And in his dreams
his left leg
runs in a different
direction
and makes him crash

He chases illusions
through foggy fields
embraces half
the world

And in his crooked smile
his right eye shines bright
with mischief
and love

friendshipfriendship lovefree verse

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Beata Agustin

Date: 11/11/2024 8:16:00 PM

Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.

White Wolf

Date: 1/1/2019 1:35:00 AM

And they call him Merlin!! hehe. Merlin Duir actually. I see this one got POTD, my friend. Congrats to you, well deserved.

Etienne Lariviere

Date: 12/24/2018 6:53:00 PM

joyeux Noël

Darren White
Date: 12/24/2018 10:52:00 PM

et Bonne Année :)

Aurore Severo

Date: 12/22/2018 1:33:00 AM

I re read this, fantastic xoxoxo hugs

Aurore Severo

Date: 12/22/2018 1:27:00 AM

I am sorry for not being here as much, I miss your poetry here. xoxoxoxoxoxoxox

Marugu Mo

Date: 12/18/2018 12:51:00 AM

Hi Darren. The depth you have expressed in this poem is remarkable. I am tempted to read lots more in the lines -"his right hand does not know what his left does", "his left leg runs in a different direction and makes him crash", "His right eye shines bright with mischief...." why not both eyes I wonder. Love this poem, whatever meaning I take from it

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 12/13/2018 8:31:00 AM

- I wish you a happy and blessed Christmas, Darren :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Billy Jones

Date: 12/2/2018 5:37:00 AM

A very cool Poem Darren glad to have caught this ^_^

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 11/26/2018 2:15:00 AM

Glad you're still around, Darren ... the best to you, as always. This is wonderful ... and Poem of the Day!

Agnes Krampe

Date: 11/11/2018 7:05:00 AM

Very belated congrats on POTD. Lovely tribute for your friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 11/8/2018 1:37:00 PM

Hello Darren, this is a very special poem for your friend. have a nice day my friend.

John Hamilton

Date: 10/29/2018 7:00:00 PM

Nice tribute Darren, congrats on POTD! Well done!

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 10/29/2018 1:11:00 PM

I am sure he found a smile through you Darren. Congratulations on POTD my friend! : )

Susan Ashley

Date: 10/29/2018 11:50:00 AM

I would imagine that your wonderful and creative poem produced the desired effect in your friend because it certainly made me smile.. Congratulations on your wonderful and well deserved recognition with POTD honors, Darren. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Robert Lindley

Date: 10/29/2018 4:26:00 AM

Congratulations on POTD honors bestowed my friend. I enjoyed finding and reading your creation my friend. God bless.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/29/2018 1:57:00 AM

- Congratulating on your p.o.t.d., Darren :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Eve Roper

Date: 10/29/2018 1:32:00 AM

Congratulating you on POTD

Brandy Nicole

Date: 10/28/2018 8:30:00 PM

Hmm, perhaps being only half of someone- is better than being no one. Either way, your thoughts made me smile. Cute, clever and so creative. :) Congratulations Darren, on Poem of the Day. ~ Brandy