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I am going to take a break from posting poems on PoetrySoup. I will be around, commenting here and there, and welcoming new members. 

Where Birds Fly

Little houses deep asleep
   In beds with down pillows
      people are
                                in wooden miniature houses
                             dogs are
            on couches cats are
               (not in their dedicated sleeping
                  places no they don't)

                        I sleep in far away places
                        in cold beds no duvet
                        fingers clamped in soil

Return to me what was taken
   for granted, this home
      all that was stolen, return
                                  Return to me flowers
                           with butterflies and bees
                    and honey sunlight poems

From little houses fast asleep
  birds fly
    spread their wings
      and lift on wind
     fill the sky
      a dark cloud
         for blind eyes
                 sombre screams
                            to deaf ears

So many words
misunderstood


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July 27, 2017 
Copyright © Darren White

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Harshita Chaudhary September 23, 2017 at 11:34 AM I like the beauty of the language. Thank you Darren. Darren White September 27, 2017 at 7:00 AM Thank you Harshita :)

Patricia Cresswell September 4, 2017 at 7:24 AM Amazing thoughts and pictures fill my mind after reading this piece. Darren White September 27, 2017 at 6:59 AM Thanks Patricia, it's a special poem for me.

Janis Medders Tobechi August 5, 2017 at 2:42 PM You've done it again Darren, written another masterpiece. I love it. Darren White August 6, 2017 at 1:42 AM Thank you Janis :)

Carol B. August 2, 2017 at 12:10 PM Darren as always you blow me away. I hope you return soon. I have always known your talent and your words are so very important. You have a voice that can reach so many and open there eyes to what needs to be said. Don't ever change. I love your creativity. Enjoy your break and hope to see your poetry again soon my friend. Darren White August 2, 2017 at 2:38 PM Thank you so very much for such a wonderful compliment Carol. I promise I'll be back.

Jenny Dillon July 31, 2017 at 6:11 AM Wow. Only word. Also, thanks for commenting on my poem :) Darren White August 2, 2017 at 2:37 PM Thank you, and you're welcome :)

Winged Warrior July 31, 2017 at 4:28 AM Peace be with you, my friend...the friendly penguin departs...may you return very soon Darren and grace us with your poetry again...god bless...^WW^ Darren White August 2, 2017 at 2:36 PM Thank you WW, I promise to be back

White Wolf July 31, 2017 at 1:22 AM It only takes one bird to change the flight of the flock! A very touching poem, Duir! Do whatever you must, just don't stop writing. Darren White August 2, 2017 at 2:36 PM Never, my friend :)

Agnes Krampe July 30, 2017 at 9:51 PM Darren, I hope you just take a temporary break. I have no idea what is going on that makes people leave. Please keep visiting at least. I love your poetry and will miss it. Darren White August 2, 2017 at 2:35 PM Yeah, Agnes it's temporary :) I'll keep visiting.

Sara Ella July 29, 2017 at 4:20 PM You know this but I feel it should be said. I will miss your poetry here so much but know that I will always hold our friendship close in my heart. <3 You are an inspiration to so many, Darren and I hope you come back soon! <3 :) Darren White August 2, 2017 at 2:34 PM I'll be back my friend <3

Andrea Dietrich July 29, 2017 at 1:32 PM Darren, first you and then Jan and I heard rumors of others leaving.WHAT is going ON? I really hope it's a short break you are taking and that you will visit me at least a little. I really enjoy you and your writing, Darren. Please never say goodbye. By the way, I think this poem is wonderful and also so sad. Deep and metaphorical. Darren White August 2, 2017 at 2:34 PM Deep and one extended metaphor indeed Andrea. I'll be back. :)

Eve Roper July 29, 2017 at 1:17 PM Oh, Darren, another poem that makes my heartache,, never feel that you are been forced out of your home, because this is your home.... Hugs ~* Darren White August 2, 2017 at 2:31 PM It hasn't felt like home for a while, but it will again I am sure.

Darren White July 28, 2017 at 8:00 AM I promise I won't go, but I honestly need this break :)

Joanna Daniel July 28, 2017 at 7:14 AM I wish you would not go, Darren, but you can take a break. I hope you come back soon, lovely poem with deep thoughts:) Darren White August 2, 2017 at 2:26 PM Jo, don't worry, I promise I'll come back.

Maria Williams July 28, 2017 at 2:09 AM I will be very sorry to see you go Darren, but I guess you have your reasons...Maria Darren White August 2, 2017 at 2:25 PM I'll be back Maria

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart July 27, 2017 at 2:10 PM Godspeed little bird, so many hearts here have home for you, this I know to be true. Hugs sweet Piroet, ton mo Darren White August 2, 2017 at 2:24 PM Je t'aime ma mo. I'll be back :)

Mike Gentile July 27, 2017 at 1:48 PM Darren, I would love to write as well as you do, one day. Darren White August 2, 2017 at 2:23 PM You do, you're a great writer :)

Dean Wood July 27, 2017 at 11:29 AM Darren, I will miss your heart felt verse. Take what time you need. You know you are loved here. This poem is full of feeling. I enjoyed it, especially the little jab at cats. God bless you friend, Dean Darren White August 2, 2017 at 2:23 PM I will be back Dean, don't worry

Richard Lamoureux July 27, 2017 at 9:19 AM You are an important part of the community Darren. Your writing will be missed. I hope it is just a short sebaticle. Darren White August 2, 2017 at 2:22 PM It is Richard. I will be back, just can't stay away for too long :)

Tim Smith July 27, 2017 at 7:10 AM Listen to the words inside you. Love this and you. Darren White August 2, 2017 at 2:22 PM I will. Love you too my friend

Eileen Manassian July 27, 2017 at 6:04 AM What a deep poem, dear...One wants to delve deeper and find the source of sorrow and offer healing balm. Hope all is well...Hugs Darren White August 2, 2017 at 2:21 PM Eileen, I promise to be back. I will be ok again

Heidi Sands July 27, 2017 at 4:42 AM I feel that I do my best I can commenting on others poetry as often as I can. I hope others put in effort to , so this is a positive supportive community.

Heidi Sands July 27, 2017 at 4:41 AM Darren I hope that you are only taking a break? I hope you are ok. Your poetry is beautiful and always will be. Darren White August 2, 2017 at 2:21 PM Yeah, I'll be back, and thank you :)

M. L. Kiser July 27, 2017 at 3:25 AM I'll miss your poetry; please be sure to return; this piece; so true...well-penned. Darren White August 2, 2017 at 2:20 PM I promise to return :)

Jan Allison July 27, 2017 at 3:16 AM I am saddened that you are going to be less active on soup but unfortunately I feel exactly the same Darren, the sunshine has gone from it in so many ways and also the lack of reads and comments does not help. Your final stanza is oh so true:-(Keep in touch:-) hugs Jan xx Darren White August 2, 2017 at 2:19 PM Thank you Jan, I will be back soon, I promise