Darren White Poet Free verse

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Those Words

I speak my thoughts with gentleness
The things I need to say with care
Thoughts held in my hands, gone through my fingers,
balanced on my fingertips...
... sent to my lips.

I speak my words with thoughtfulness
from my faltering tongue
The air swaying rippling with
meaningful sound

I speak my words out loud, they land
where I want them to bloom
Sometimes as small white daisies
Other times as beautiful blue thistles
or roses.

I watch them grow, my eyes follow their
independent will and stubbornness
With pride I stretch my hands
to pick them and arrange...
They grew on me.

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September 21, 2017
Copyright © Darren White

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Mick Talbot October 19, 2017 at 8:05 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . your heart felt words... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .flow with ease... your passion guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .your readied quill... Darren White October 20, 2017 at 5:22 AM Thanks Mick, much appreciated :)

Freddie Robinson Jr. October 16, 2017 at 5:30 PM Such a beautiful poem, Darren. Ty for letting us readers get a glimpse inside your compassionate soul. A serene place to have nice sit-down and quiet verbal handshakes of chocolate idea exchanges. Your gifted golden winged pen soars again. A poetic bejeweled masterpiece. Love and many blessings of peace and happiness. Darren White October 17, 2017 at 2:27 AM Freddie thank you so much for your overwhelming beautiful words! Love to you too my friend :)

Bl Devnath October 7, 2017 at 1:10 PM Very nicely expressed your heartfelt thoughts. Lovely indeed. Loved always my lovely dear friend, bl Darren White October 8, 2017 at 2:49 AM BL my friend, thank you :)

Aqua Marine October 5, 2017 at 1:46 PM You are a Gentle Soul, Darren...I only wish that I could follow your brave example..I truly appreciate your poem- thought provoking...( now read it three times..: D ) Darren White October 8, 2017 at 2:49 AM Thank you so much, love your name by the way :)

Darlene De Beaulieu October 3, 2017 at 12:36 PM I also like this poem you have written. I like the way all the words flow together.Have a nice day my friend. Darren White October 3, 2017 at 12:40 PM Thank you Darlene, that's so nice of you :)

Robert Lindley September 29, 2017 at 7:00 AM Words have a way of becoming reality--tis best that they are good, kind and gentle utterings. Great poetry my friend.. A fav.... Darren White October 3, 2017 at 12:39 PM Wonderful Robert, thank you so much my friend :)

Carole Duet September 28, 2017 at 11:03 PM Wow, Darren! I just love this one. So thoughtful. And, yes, our words are so important and can be so powerful too. I especially like the line: "...balanced on my fingertips". Perfect! Darren White September 29, 2017 at 1:33 AM Carole, thank you so very much. And yes, I love that part too :)

Kim Rodrigues September 28, 2017 at 7:49 AM As always ~ your lovely words, like a majestic kiss, my friend! Darren White September 28, 2017 at 8:38 AM Thank you so much, those are beautiful words :)

Janis Medders Tobechi September 27, 2017 at 8:22 PM Gentle and true words of wisdom. Well written Darren. Darren White September 28, 2017 at 12:42 AM Thank you so very much, Janis :)

Jan Allison September 24, 2017 at 12:21 PM wise words indeed Darren and your words always touch my heart - you have such a voice through your poetry:-) hugs jan xx Darren White September 27, 2017 at 6:58 AM Thank you so much my friend :)

Patricia Cresswell September 23, 2017 at 9:10 PM Hi Darren, the person, you, who wrote this poem is a gift to poetry. Darren White September 27, 2017 at 6:57 AM Hi Patricia, thank you my friend.

Carol B. September 23, 2017 at 1:58 PM Darren, You have a beautiful soul. Great write. :) Darren White September 27, 2017 at 6:57 AM Thank you so much Carol!

Arthur Vaso September 22, 2017 at 8:19 PM ah, I see the greats are out tonight Hafiz and Harif! this is such wonderful poetry Darren. Amazing! Darren White September 27, 2017 at 6:56 AM Hahaha, you always make me laugh :) Thanks!

Sara Ella September 22, 2017 at 7:14 PM I love this - it is a favorite! :D Darren White September 27, 2017 at 6:56 AM Thanks my sweet friend :)

Seren Roberts September 22, 2017 at 6:52 PM Darren this is soooo good.....Seren fav Darren White September 27, 2017 at 6:56 AM Wow Seren, thanks so much :)

Mike Gentile September 22, 2017 at 1:37 PM This is so beautiful, Darren and an important vie of words and their power. Darren White September 27, 2017 at 6:55 AM Thank you so much, Mike

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart September 22, 2017 at 1:15 PM I love this Darren. Tender and eloquent. Fave dear, love and warm wishes for you xomo Darren White September 27, 2017 at 6:55 AM thanks my friend :)

Tim Smith September 22, 2017 at 9:46 AM So so beautiful....a fav Darren White September 27, 2017 at 6:54 AM Wow, thanks my friend :)

Joanna Daniel September 22, 2017 at 7:48 AM Great and deep thoughts, Darren:) Darren White September 27, 2017 at 6:54 AM Thank you so much, Jo :)

Kim Rodrigues September 22, 2017 at 7:22 AM Beautiful, Darren!! You have one typo - other. I love the use of white daisies, blue thistles. Each stanza so lovely. Darren White September 27, 2017 at 6:53 AM Thank you, Kim :)