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The Meaning of Love? MAG
November 8, 2008
The beating of my broken heart, now chained and locked away,
I hear much louder, through the night, than words we never say.
As hollow kisses turn to dust and fall against my skin,
I pray that I might find the strength to fall in love again.
Abandoned innocence, stripped away, discarded on the floor.
In the dirt, I bury hope that love leaves unlocked doors.
I am held, though never cherished, yet to be made whole.
My tears can wipe themselves away, but I must save my soul.
Bare feet, run, lead me home, where I am Mother’s child,
And toward the pale rose sunset for a pretty little while.
If broken wings may carry dreams, and carry me to sleep,
Take me far away from love and tell me what it means.
© Cindy C., Saratoga, CA
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<3inablender said...
on Nov. 9 2009 at 9:23 am
i agree. that is a really good poem. i can see why you say writing is your passion.
Jazzzy517 said...
on Nov. 9 2009 at 8:49 am
this is amazing!!! i can definately relate to this. and the metaphors, similies, nad figurative speech are awe inspiring!!!
xxjosiexx143 SILVER said...
on Nov. 9 2009 at 8:00 am
This is a REALLY good poem! One of the best I've read on here. Keep up the good work! =]
ariwrites94 GOLD said...
on Nov. 9 2009 at 7:50 am
Wonderful job!!!! you are a talented writer and keep up the good work! if u have time please check out my poem called "Sensitive Am I" and rate and leave a comment. Thanks and keep writing!
ilovebrian123 said...
on Nov. 9 2009 at 6:46 am
that was beautiful!
ILOVEJACOB176 said...
on Nov. 9 2009 at 6:40 am
IT WAS THE MOST (I KNOW THIS WILL SOUND CHEESEY) BEAUTIFUL POEM EVER PLEASE RIGHT ANOTHER ONE WHEN U GET THE CHANCE PLEASE :0
bballchick_24 said...
on Nov. 9 2009 at 12:06 am
OMG!!!
this is such an (!!)AWESOME(!!)peom!!
i love it!!
this is such an (!!)AWESOME(!!)peom!!
i love it!!
INnaturegirl said...
on Nov. 5 2009 at 8:48 pm
this is beautiful!!!!!!!!! i <3 the last 2 lines!!!!!
Lostinbooks said...
on Oct. 18 2009 at 10:34 pm
Not technically a limerick...but very very beautiful all the same!
GlitterFox said...
on Oct. 18 2009 at 8:45 pm
Wow, you already have 120 comments. Hope you're not sick of them yet! This is a beautiful poem, positively dripping with emotion. I especially love the fourth line; it hits home for me, and probably the vast majority of the 120 people who are groveling at your feet right now. Some of the lines are shaky, but if you clear them up, you can have a powerful punch of a poem. I'll try to help: "I am held, though never cherished, yet to be made whole" seems to contradict itself not once, but twice. Not sure what you could do here, but I stumbled over it. Also: "And toward the pale rose sunset for a pretty little while" is technically flawless, but you use a lot of little words. Maybe use longer, more vivid adjectives instead of the dinky ones. One last thing: I love the concept of the last two lines, but I think it's weakened by the half-rhyme. The rest of the poem (with the exception of lines 9 and 10) has perfect rhyme, and I think you should continue with that pattern.
Keep writing! You have a lot going for you.
Keep writing! You have a lot going for you.
elvinchangling55 SILVER said...
on Oct. 18 2009 at 10:06 am
beautiful!!! its so full of true, raw emotions!! keep it up!!
tennisislovee34 GOLD said...
on Oct. 18 2009 at 9:47 am
Oh my! :O I really really really like it! Like oh my God! It's amazing!
SilverAngel SILVER said...
on Oct. 18 2009 at 9:35 am
AMAZING! My Fave Poem ever, I'm adding it to my fave list!
seapenguin said...
on Oct. 18 2009 at 2:24 am
Brilliant. That's all I gotta say.
theycallmemimi said...
on Oct. 18 2009 at 12:37 am
Wow...this really speaks to me. About a year ago I kind of fell for the wrong guy...still love him though. Thank you for taking the time to write something so beautiful.
simplephon BRONZE said...
on Oct. 15 2009 at 12:12 am
wow! great poem d(^o^)b
