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The Tiger In You

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They always tell you, you are strong, Time and again. While you know they are dead wrong, Through your pain. You never had a decent choice, Had to disappear. No free will, no life, no voice, Just hurt and fear. You never knew the tiger in you, He slept too long. Until he roared you had no clue You became so strong. *** With searing rage you flee the cage, You free your mind, And let despair turn into rage, And then you find There is a world outside that hell For you to roam. Turn into stories you can tell, You can go home. They used to tell you, you are strong, Time and again. And now you know they were not wrong... You beat your pain. *** January 28, 2017 © Darren White

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Lynn Marie

Date: 2/23/2017 5:19:00 AM

So true and wonderfully penned. You have articulated 'pain' in a way that is very relatable, no easy task as it is so misunderstood. The 'tiger' is such a great symbol to match the strength of your words.:-) I love this, fantastic writing :-) blessings, lynn

Darren White
Date: 2/23/2017 5:39:00 AM

Lynn, you are always so incredibly encouraging in what you say to me. I am grateful :)

Claudia Polydoro

Date: 1/29/2017 1:57:00 PM

Just... Wow!!! That's definitely a new fave for me!!! We never know the strength we have inside until we need it... and you, my friend is a fighter thru and thru... A 7++ loved it

Darren White
Date: 2/23/2017 5:38:00 AM

Oh lol, only now see this comment, thank you so much my sweet friend <3

Phillip Garcia

Date: 1/28/2017 7:53:00 PM

Kick ass inspiring. One we should all read and live by. A+

Darren White
Date: 1/28/2017 11:50:00 PM

Yeah :) It works, doesn't it?

Tim Smith

Date: 1/28/2017 12:00:00 PM

Awesome I love how it transcends....A fav

Darren White
Date: 1/28/2017 12:04:00 PM

Aww Tim! Thank you :)

Heidi Sands

Date: 1/28/2017 11:26:00 AM

This is such a great poem. Very well done :) So encouraging for everyone. Such strength, indeed.

Darren White
Date: 1/28/2017 12:04:00 PM

Thank you Heidi :)

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 1/28/2017 9:19:00 AM

7+ for a fantastic poem and courageous you! In fact, i was talking to my sister, yesterday, about my grandma. She was spunky and courageous. But i told my sister was that a fact always or after my grandpa died in such a tragic way. She still had a young son to raise and had to become the breadwinner.

Darren White
Date: 1/28/2017 11:14:00 AM

That was a courageous life, your grandmother led then.... It must have been very hard! Thank you for the 7 :)

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 1/28/2017 9:17:00 AM

The best, Darren! And the image is perfect!