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Darren King [copyright 2008]
When I first stared writing, I was younger, more energetic and could wake at 5am. Now that I’m older and share a wonderful home with a beautiful wife and spirited children, it’s much more difficult to wake at such an early hour. To leave a warm bed and find my way through the darkness for a shower. And then to the lonliness downstairs. I used to write longer works. Long and wordy, methodically thought-out. My friends kindly referred to these as essays. And some were published. With the birth of each child and the demands of making a living, my work gradually became shorter. I didn’t feel the need to explain so much, leaving the reader to fill in the blanks. My friends kindly referred to these as poems. And so it is. Sometimes I write poems. And sometimes I write essays. But I always dwell in a good kingdom with lively conversation, interesting children and my wife, artist Deborah Larson King. Thanks for reading – dk
contact: goodkingdom [at] att [dot]net
What a very nice about page you have. I’m adding you to my blogroll.
Thank you for your note about my ‘about’. I have been trying to work on that getting up at 5AM thing. Your blog is great and I’ve been enjoying your wonderful work. Best, Darren
hey Darren…thanks for the very kind note and the mention in your blog… I’m just getting started here on wordpress…and you’ve made me feel welcomed into the community…
looking forward to sharing more and getting to know your writing as well…
Cheers!
Katherine
Welcome Katherine! I too am new…just started back in September…and I’m enjoying the interaction with other poets and writers…your work is impressive…and I love when I ’stumble’ across such a find…it was really a great way to start my day…I’m looking forward to reading more…take care and see you on-line. – Best, Darren
you might try the 315 experiment where a bunch of crazy poets (including me) get up at 315am to write every night during the month of august…
i just stay up late and left sleep behind early in pregnancy
got back into the 5AM thing a few months ago. 315 for a month – August no less (31 days) – that is crazy…god bless you and your spirited friends…and coffee…best, Darren
Thank you so much for the kind comments on Embrasures, Darren. I’m slowly, but surely exploring your words here and am enjoying the visit indeed. Thank you again – Marcy
Thank you as well.
What a suprise!
The kind words appreciated
more than you realize!
Ha! That ones just for you!! Hope all is well. Cindy
still checking for you everyday! … I have a life, really… hope all is well
Hey Darren,
Thanks for adding me to your blogroll. [feels warm and fuzzy]
Karen :0)
Hi Karen! Thanks for coming by – I’ve really been lucky to find such great sites, like your’s. See ya over at your site and Zebra Sounds…