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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 Date: 10/19/2017 8:05:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . your heart felt words... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .flow with ease... your passion guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .your readied quill... Login to Reply Darren White Date: 10/20/2017 5:22:00 AM Thanks Mick, much appreciated :)

Freddie Robinson Jr. Date: 10/16/2017 5:30:00 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. Login to Reply Darren White Date: 10/17/2017 2:27:00 AM Freddie thank you so much for your overwhelming beautiful words! Love to you too my friend :)

Bl Devnath Date: 10/7/2017 1:10:00 PM Very nicely expressed your heartfelt thoughts. Lovely indeed. Loved always my lovely dear friend, bl Login to Reply Darren White Date: 10/8/2017 2:49:00 AM BL my friend, thank you :)

Aqua Marine Date: 10/5/2017 1:46:00 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 ) Login to Reply Darren White Date: 10/8/2017 2:49:00 AM Thank you so much, love your name by the way :)

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 10/3/2017 12:36:00 PM I also like this poem you have written. I like the way all the words flow together.Have a nice day my friend. Login to Reply Darren White Date: 10/3/2017 12:40:00 PM Thank you Darlene, that's so nice of you :)

Robert Lindley Date: 9/29/2017 7:00:00 AM Words have a way of becoming reality--tis best that they are good, kind and gentle utterings. Great poetry my friend.. A fav.... Login to Reply Darren White Date: 10/3/2017 12:39:00 PM Wonderful Robert, thank you so much my friend :)

Carole Duet Date: 9/28/2017 11:03:00 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! Login to Reply Darren White Date: 9/29/2017 1:33:00 AM Carole, thank you so very much. And yes, I love that part too :)

Kim Rodrigues Date: 9/28/2017 7:49:00 AM As always ~ your lovely words, like a majestic kiss, my friend! Login to Reply Darren White Date: 9/28/2017 8:38:00 AM Thank you so much, those are beautiful words :)

Janis Medders Tobechi Date: 9/27/2017 8:22:00 PM Gentle and true words of wisdom. Well written Darren. Login to Reply Darren White Date: 9/28/2017 12:42:00 AM Thank you so very much, Janis :)

Jan Allison Date: 9/24/2017 12:21:00 PM wise words indeed Darren and your words always touch my heart - you have such a voice through your poetry:-) hugs jan xx Login to Reply Darren White Date: 9/27/2017 6:58:00 AM Thank you so much my friend :)

Patricia Cresswell Date: 9/23/2017 9:10:00 PM Hi Darren, the person, you, who wrote this poem is a gift to poetry. Login to Reply Darren White Date: 9/27/2017 6:57:00 AM Hi Patricia, thank you my friend.

Carol B. Date: 9/23/2017 1:58:00 PM Darren, You have a beautiful soul. Great write. :) Login to Reply Darren White Date: 9/27/2017 6:57:00 AM Thank you so much Carol!

Arthur Vaso Date: 9/22/2017 8:19:00 PM ah, I see the greats are out tonight Hafiz and Harif! this is such wonderful poetry Darren. Amazing! Login to Reply Darren White Date: 9/27/2017 6:56:00 AM Hahaha, you always make me laugh :) Thanks!

Sara Ella Date: 9/22/2017 7:14:00 PM I love this - it is a favorite! :D Login to Reply Darren White Date: 9/27/2017 6:56:00 AM Thanks my sweet friend :)

Seren Roberts Date: 9/22/2017 6:52:00 PM Darren this is soooo good.....Seren fav Login to Reply Darren White Date: 9/27/2017 6:56:00 AM Wow Seren, thanks so much :)

Mike Gentile Date: 9/22/2017 1:37:00 PM This is so beautiful, Darren and an important vie of words and their power. Login to Reply Darren White Date: 9/27/2017 6:55:00 AM Thank you so much, Mike

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 9/22/2017 1:15:00 PM I love this Darren. Tender and eloquent. Fave dear, love and warm wishes for you xomo Login to Reply Darren White Date: 9/27/2017 6:55:00 AM thanks my friend :)

Tim Smith Date: 9/22/2017 9:46:00 AM So so beautiful....a fav Login to Reply Darren White Date: 9/27/2017 6:54:00 AM Wow, thanks my friend :)

Joanna Daniel Date: 9/22/2017 7:48:00 AM Great and deep thoughts, Darren:) Login to Reply Darren White Date: 9/27/2017 6:54:00 AM Thank you so much, Jo :)

Kim Rodrigues Date: 9/22/2017 7:22:00 AM Beautiful, Darren!! You have one typo - other. I love the use of white daisies, blue thistles. Each stanza so lovely. Login to Reply Darren White Date: 9/27/2017 6:53:00 AM Thank you, Kim :)