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To Friendship

I see you, see you clearly, never saw you. Your voice I never heard but still I hear you. Small lines across my screen are silent words. Affection bordering on love, surprising how much I want you to approve of me, I never had a father, I have more now. This bed a warm embrace of arms around. I hug my tablet close against my body You, you alone, and all my other dads (Or close friends, or whatever you may call you) Of all of them, I know you understand me, Protect me, see me clearer than I can. So grin, and talk, discuss, always remember: I listen, for I care as much as you do :) *** Blank verse pentameter. June 11, 2017 Copyright © Darren White

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Arthur Vaso

Date: 6/24/2017 7:32:00 PM

I loved this Darren, as you can see I just catching up on my emails! :) I am filled with joy that you know you have many good friends now who surround you!

Darren White
Date: 6/25/2017 12:46:00 AM

I am too, and I am glad you catching up with email too! :)

White Wolf

Date: 6/19/2017 1:22:00 AM

Oh, Duir! I'm so glad I read this one! It is so, YOU!!! This is a poem straight from the heart! I find this a courageous write! You are the last knight! Sir Yoda!

Darren White
Date: 6/19/2017 1:25:00 AM

Thank you, my dear friend! Yes, straightr from my heart

Lenna Walker

Date: 6/16/2017 6:49:00 PM

Sorry to be so late here, I have been busy and just getting around to do some reading. Anyway.... I can't say anything here that hasn't been said already. It is wonderful to hear you have people who care and family that you love. Your first verse drug me right in, I really liked the way you worded that my friend, perfect :)

Darren White
Date: 6/16/2017 11:28:00 PM

Hey Lenna :) Never too late. Thank you for being my friend and for liking the poem.

Anne-Marie Coreggia

Date: 6/15/2017 7:18:00 AM

cher Darren, what a deeply touching poem . . . it brought tears to my eyes. Quand l'amitié a déployé ses ailes rien ne saurait arrêter son vol:) Amitiés

Darren White
Date: 6/15/2017 7:27:00 AM

Je n'ai pas de parents aimants, ainsi j'ai crée une famille aimante moi-même :) Yes, friendship conquers everything, thank you mon amie, I missed you!!!

Maria Williams

Date: 6/13/2017 7:53:00 AM

You are a wonderful individual yourself Darren, you offer such support and your friendship doesn't go unnoticed What you give is what you get back with interest. Wonderful words of yours...Maria

Darren White
Date: 6/15/2017 7:27:00 AM

Thank you Maria, sorry, I only see your comment now, a little late!

Winged Warrior

Date: 6/12/2017 11:33:00 AM

Superbly done my friend...there is nothing like friendship...a priceless human trait...hope all is good with you Darren...god bless...^WW^

Darren White
Date: 6/12/2017 12:32:00 PM

I am fine WW, thank you and yeah, nothing like friendship :)

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 6/12/2017 11:05:00 AM

Wonderful poem, Darren. And my sentiments towards you is more ably expressed by the other talented poets/poetesses here at the Soup. Endearing sonnet you offered here. Love always, my friend.

Darren White
Date: 6/12/2017 12:29:00 PM

You, my friend, are welcome.... Love to you too :)

Tim Smith

Date: 6/12/2017 9:15:00 AM

Great write and a great friend

Darren White
Date: 6/12/2017 10:06:00 AM

Thank you from me to you too, my dear friend :)

Chris Green

Date: 6/12/2017 7:33:00 AM

Darren, I understand this and also understand that the kindness you show everyone I know comes back to you 10 fold. You have a wonderful family here on soup who care deeply about you and I know you care about them as well. You deserve all of the support and love you receive my friend. Keep smiling. :) Oh, the poem is amazing but I knew that before even reading it.

Darren White
Date: 6/12/2017 10:05:00 AM

I love my family here with all of my heart! I am smiling :) Thank you for liking the poem too, my dear friend.

Ligella Mandraki

Date: 6/12/2017 6:35:00 AM

Stopping by for the second time-I like it even more, dear Darren. This is beautiful art and finely crafted by your magical pen...God bless, Ligella

Darren White
Date: 6/12/2017 10:04:00 AM

Heh, thank you Ligella!

Lisa Ricci

Date: 6/12/2017 4:36:00 AM

Good Afternoon Darren. Allow me to let your words stand. You have expressed yourself wonderfully and yes poetically as well. Such a thought and concept is very special. Well done entirely and completely. Have a wonderful afternoon.

Darren White
Date: 6/12/2017 10:03:00 AM

Thank you Lisa, my friend :) Written for all my friends here!

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 6/11/2017 9:09:00 PM

Sweet salty tears flow for this one dear poet. xomo

Darren White
Date: 6/12/2017 12:26:00 AM

Merci, ma mo :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/11/2017 7:30:00 PM

friendship is everything, Darren. and I do hope this is written for a someone special in your life! was this one for the blank verse contest?

Darren White
Date: 6/11/2017 11:57:00 PM

No Andrea, I already have one in the contest, this one is written for a special friend indeed.

Verlecia Fields

Date: 6/11/2017 12:17:00 PM

Wow! Baby - This the best heart moving poem- you have made a tear in my eye - envy i should not (your relationship ) - but this poem makes me - overwhelmed

Darren White
Date: 6/11/2017 2:09:00 PM

Thank you Verlecia :)

Ligella Mandraki

Date: 6/11/2017 10:22:00 AM

People will walk in and out of your life-but true friendship leaves a footprint in your heart...This is indeed a beautiful weave, dear Darren...Nice to meet you, and indeed a #7! Best, Ligella

Darren White
Date: 6/12/2017 4:02:00 AM

Haha. Bring back the rating system ;)

Ligella Mandraki
Date: 6/11/2017 10:47:00 AM

Shall take it further to a #10 plus!

Darren White
Date: 6/11/2017 10:36:00 AM

Nice to meet you :) A 7? True friendship is important, extremely so.

Sara Ella

Date: 6/11/2017 9:09:00 AM

Friendships are the BEST :) <3 <3 <3

Darren White
Date: 6/11/2017 9:24:00 AM

Yep <3 <3 <3 :)

Jan Allison

Date: 6/11/2017 8:55:00 AM

Your poem brought a huge lump to my throat Darren - I have had so much love and support from friends especially some close ones on soup, I consider them my family - they have done more for me than my real family have since my hubbies cancer surgery:-) We are both truly blessed:-) hugs Jan xx

Darren White
Date: 6/11/2017 9:24:00 AM

I agree Jan, and that is exactly what this is about.

Daniel Turner

Date: 6/11/2017 8:33:00 AM

This wreaks of loneliness and wanting to be loved. Very moving, Darren.

Darren White
Date: 6/11/2017 8:42:00 AM

Yes, that is true Daniel, thank you :)