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Derani Blackburn Poem
Beauty and brilliance I see from afar,
In twilight hours an abundance of stars.
If one shall fall with elegance and grace,
What a wonderful memory I will embrace.
Tonight I see one falling from space...
So bright and surreal from an unknown place.
So simple and pure, yet falling so fast...
What a beautiful sight, how long will it last?
How I wonder upon this falling star...
The journey it’s traveled, did it come from far?
I wait for another, so eager to see...
This fragile rare gift that's given to me.
Will the next one be bright, weak or dim?
Does it send us a message we all carry within?
The message is simple; it's about our own soul,
Treat life with care and stay in control.
Just like the star, one day we will fall...
Our lights will burn out, with grace above all
Life can be short, or life may be long...
But with loving oneself, the light will burn strong.
Copyright © Derani Blackburn | Year Posted 2015
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I was Daddy’s little Kitten…
That was his pet name for me.
I was only four at the time,
I was happy and carefree.
Daddy gave me a Teddy.
I cuddled Teddy every day.
Teddy gave me comfort,
when Daddy worked away.
When Daddy came home from work,
His jacket would hang near the door,
every morning it was there,
My Daddy I loved and adored.
Mummy and Daddy were yelling…
One night before I slept.
Daddy’s jacket was gone in the morning…
I heard Mummy crying in bed.
“What’s wrong Mummy, where’s Daddy?”
Mummy wiped her tears and wept…
“Daddy and I have parted…
Don’t worry, I love you,” she said.
We moved to a place up north,
My Mummy, my Sister and I…
But my Teddy stayed at home,
we’d left Daddy and Teddy behind.
After a while we returned,
our toys and Teddy were gone,
Daddy gave all our things away,
Something was terribly wrong.
Mummy had decided,
Things would never be like before.
Daddy has now moved away...
And my teddy's living with the girl next-door.
Copyright © Derani Blackburn | Year Posted 2015
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Like the flip side of a coin..
And truth be told from a lie.
I shout for heads you go tails.
Why do you laugh when I cry?
When I smile you always frown..
I like the cold, you like the heat.
We are completely different..
I'm too honest and you cheat.
When I'm up you are down..
We can't agree to disagree.
Must everything be so difficult?
I love you and you hate me!
Like the dark side of the moon..
You can never see what's really there.
Where I'm open like a book..
You play dirty and I play fair!
I like cats and you like dogs..
You like old and I like new.
But there's one thing we agree on..
That's the way we rock our tunes!
At least we have our music..
Finally agreeing on one thing.
Though I'm for metal and you're for rock..
I like to scream and you like to sing!
So that's our little Yin Yang..
It's universal and abstract.
Though hard work at the best of times..
It's proof that opposites can attract!
Copyright © Derani Blackburn | Year Posted 2020
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Have you signed the waiver form?
Safety Induction? Medical? Check… Check…
Now watch your head on entry……
And also watch your step.
Although dimly lit to enter…
Many corridors and levels to explore.
Like a Willy Wonka experience...
Not knowing what’s behind the door.
To the left an Angel, the right a Devil…
Both dancing to tunes at a compromised level.
Splashes of colour.. blue, black and purple…
A schoolgirl still learning, sits in a witches circle.
Up a level, and divulged to allure…
It's highly X-Rated.. nothing is pure.
And over there is a beautiful wife…
Broken by a man that was once in her life.
Around the corner is the dance floor…
She’s rocking it loud and wanting more.
Down the corridor is a mother tending her child…
Always to protect them, a lioness in the wild.
The corridor leads to a startled crowd…
Watching her mood swings screaming out loud.
She’s a worker, a mother, a girlfriend, a hoe…
She’s a daughter, a sister, a friend and a foe!
Copyright © Derani Blackburn | Year Posted 2021
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I saw the world different today as I looked through your eyes.
How differently we perceive things as you sugar-coat your lies.
Your vision was filled with adventure as that's how you like to roll.
Never stopping to consider about the hearts that you stole.
You see women as an object and you charm them to the core.
Knowing all too well your intentions leave alot to answer for!
But just remember one thing, one day you'll be old and alone.
And all the hearts you burnt will have found a love thats grown.
Your looks will have faded and your charm has worn away.
And who wants a lonely old man who's never one to stay?
You've heard the word companion and I'm sure you know the depth.
That friendship has certain boundaries and is more than just Sex.
Honesty and loyalty are qualities to admire.
You'll always be remembered as unloyal and a liar.
I know I'm far from perfect and I have my faults too.
But I'll never be branded a liar and I'm loyal, unlike you!
Copyright © Derani Blackburn | Year Posted 2020
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When listening to another person..
Don't just listen with your mind.
Listen with your whole body..
And leave your thinking behind.
Feel the energy of your inner body..
Create a "still space" without interference.
You can now absorb with more attention..
It's a gift of "Being" you will experience.
Most don't know how to listen..
As the main attention is on thinking.
At the deepest level of "Being"..
Realization of "Oneness" is beginning.
When minds interact with each other..
Much conflict and problems arise.
But when giving that space to listen..
True communication will open your eyes.
Copyright © Derani Blackburn | Year Posted 2020
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It’s a fine line you see between pleasure and pain…
And I will make it my pleasure to drive you insane.
The time has come to put put things right…
All your wrong doings will now come to light.
The truth will reveal as it always does tell…
Now your own rewards will be three times the spell.
Karma has come and it’s time to pay…
You’ve upset the wrong person, now it’s my turn to play.
Who can tell the payment rate?
Your deeds of wrong, the risks you take.
Whether it’s good or bad it's the choices you made…
Maybe you’ll be rewarded or maybe you’ll be afraid?
You should s always put out what you would like to come back…
Because one day for sure Karma’s waiting to attack!
So think real hard before you act…
Because when you least expect it…KARMA’S BACK!
Copyright © Derani Blackburn | Year Posted 2018
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I want to open my eyes and embrace the new day..
Not a worry in the world for whatever comes my way.
Just take everything in my stride and meet it head-on..
There's nothing to fix because nothing was ever wrong.
I don't care for judgement of what other's may think..
But if you catch me in passing I may give you a wink.
Status, opinions, the wealthy and poor..
Unless you're sincere then don't knock on my door.
I'm a great listener and always a good friend..
I will tell you how it is and I wont pretend.
I'm no one special and don't claim to be..
But I'm honest, I'm loyal and genuinely me.
Copyright © Derani Blackburn | Year Posted 2021
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One simple word is so powerful...
It's amazing what it can do.
It can change a life forever...
Not only for me, but also you.
Exchanging so many opportunities...
A master key to open all locks...
It's potential is unlimited...
It's an invitation that knocks.
It can brighten the dullest of days...
And put a smile on someone's face.
It can be the start of new beginnings...
And make the world a better place.
Silence is a lost opportunity...
It's not about the Status Quo.
Don't let these chances pass you by...
Always stop and say HELLO!
Copyright © Derani Blackburn | Year Posted 2018
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The blue planet we live, a beautiful place
Flaura, fauna, the human race!!
Peace and beauty once graced our land
The human race it seems has a different plan!
Politics, religions abused by greed
Wars and deaths, what have we come to be?
We wear the burden of man made mistakes
Global warming, pollution, and toxic waste.
We are killing our planet! this is so!!
When it's all over and dead, where will we go?
Will we head away from this world of waste?
To a far off planet, a beautiful place?
Will we tell of all the mistakes we made?
Will we corrupt our new world in the same old way?
How can we really hold our heads high?
We turn our backs, we blame others, point our fingers and lie!
Come with me; lets all join hands
Lets tell the world we're making a stand!!
You see only we can change our ways
Think of our children and their future days
Copyright © Derani Blackburn | Year Posted 2015
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