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They Say I Am Young

Deep inside me extinguished light
Lost fight against the darkest night
Hiding in corners deep inside

My name I hardly ever hear
For far too long I've lived in fear
Lost everyone that I held dear

The wish to sleep can be so strong
The wish to live a heartbeat long
I am so old, they say I'm young

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While way up high the sky exploding
Into a multitude of worlds
Though all my blurring eyes are seeing
A tangly mass of messy curls

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But through those ringlets I, too, see
The stars reflection in the sea
Dancing specs of evening sky
The smallest spark of light in me
For the first time I long to be
I want to live, I shall be free

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March 8, 2017
Meme by Mel
© Darren White

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Noel Mcleod April 8, 2017 at 3:34 PM This touched me so deeply, I wept for a bit before I could gather the courage to write this. I've read a lot of your poems, each one so beautifully worded, but not like this one. As I read this poem, it painted such a disastrous beauty of a painting, which hung heavy on the walls of my heart. You're an amazing poet, cannot wait to read more! Darren White April 8, 2017 at 3:40 PM Thank you so much. Your words for me are touching and beautiful. And I am happy you have found my poems :)

Sara Ella March 9, 2017 at 1:13 AM A beautiful poem Darren <3 I love the reflection of the stars on the water :) And sparks of hope and happiness <3 Darren White March 10, 2017 at 1:08 AM Yes, my friend <3 :)

Agnes Krampe March 8, 2017 at 3:31 PM Very touching poem - and I love the uplifting turn at the end. Sending light and hope. Darren White March 10, 2017 at 1:08 AM It does, Agnes. That is what we need, don't we? Thank you!

Lisa Ricci March 8, 2017 at 10:31 AM Thank you Darran and yes --Smile-- Darren White March 10, 2017 at 1:07 AM Yes my friend, smile :)

Lisa Ricci March 8, 2017 at 10:23 AM Hello Darren. Always are your words expressive and beautiful. This entry here is no exception as you truly do know how to express. Poetry is all about heart and soul and always do you reach that in my eye. This is marvelous. Well done throughout. I'm a little behind as I away from the computer I will catch up later on. Darren White March 8, 2017 at 10:28 AM Hey Lisa, I already missed you, so I am happy to see you :). Thank you so very much for your ever wonderful comments.

Tim Smith March 8, 2017 at 8:53 AM In trying times it is easy to give up but you give us hope that shows there still is some good in this world. Darren White March 8, 2017 at 9:10 AM Sometimes it is very hard indeed, but yes, this is a poem of hope and good :)

Chris Green March 8, 2017 at 8:25 AM Darren, my friend, you always know how to reach inside of us and pull us into your words. This was amazing. Darren White March 8, 2017 at 8:33 AM Thank you Chris, if I did that, then I've succeeded :)