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The Meaning of Love? MAG

November 8, 2008
By Kiana Baker GOLD, Alto, Texas
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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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Alwayslonesome said...
on Nov. 16 2011 at 2:56 pm
wow i love this poem made me cry haha well keep writing :))
Countrylife4 GOLD said...
on Nov. 7 2011 at 11:03 am
Countrylife4 GOLD, Maine
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"The worst part of riding is when you dismount."

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Insult the way I look, I say, “Thanks for notifying me.”
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its cute, I love it!!! :)
RedFeather GOLD said...
on Nov. 5 2011 at 11:42 am
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This is a beautiful, moving poem filled with passion and emotion. Definately one of my favs. Keep writing!
She-who-loves-love SILVER said...
on Nov. 5 2011 at 10:53 am
She-who-loves-love SILVER, Tecumseh, Oklahoma
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If broken wings may carry dreams, and carry me to sleep...

this is my favorite line. I know that I am one among many, but I absolutely adore your poetry. The rhythm and meaning gets me every time.

 

lkellerman543 said...
on Nov. 5 2011 at 10:47 am
lkellerman543, Troy, Missouri
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Aide T. don't worry abut the negative comments, i myself am a poet and have had 4-5 poems published already, most of them about heartbreak and falling in love, not evrything has a happy ending and i can relate to your poem easily. heartbreaks are not fun and you need to be able to express it somehow.
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on Nov. 5 2011 at 10:44 am
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This is amazing, the whole way through was a feirce impact and had tons of emotion, great work
M.K.B. said...
on Nov. 5 2011 at 10:24 am
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I love your description! Keep it up =)
MakaylaS. GOLD said...
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this was an amazing poem! i loved every bit of it, and it was easy to relate to. keep up the amazing work <3
DavidSebastian10 SILVER said...
on Nov. 5 2011 at 9:54 am
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this poem is amazing, the flows of words is beautiful...im a songwriter..but this poem is fantastic! keep up the good work, and  i hope to read some of your newest work soon!
aurorairis SILVER said...
on Nov. 5 2011 at 9:05 am
aurorairis SILVER, Darien, Connecticut
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Very powerful, emotional, and realtable. Keep writing!

Please comment on some of my poems!

RachelleLovesIsabela said...
on Nov. 3 2011 at 3:26 am
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This was a very beautiful peice of artwork my dear.
Kpalo14 SILVER said...
on Nov. 1 2011 at 9:01 pm
Kpalo14 SILVER, Wilson, Michigan
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Highly emotional poem. I loved it
experienced said...
on Nov. 1 2011 at 1:13 pm
experienced, Watertown, Wisconsin
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Wow. This blew me away. So beautiful.
Lexie96 GOLD said...
on Oct. 30 2011 at 2:07 pm
Lexie96 GOLD, Havana, Illinois
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This was amazing... truly breathtaking.
dancergurl22 BRONZE said...
on Oct. 28 2011 at 12:27 pm
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truely beautiful and an amazing job! even gave me a little bit of chills! :)
irishlass317 said...
on Oct. 25 2011 at 8:44 pm
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this is absolutely amazing!!!!!! i love it!!!!!!!
jshawts SILVER said...
on Oct. 25 2011 at 8:30 pm
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Absolutely amazing... This poem is breathtaking, honestly. I love the flow of the words, and the rhyme scheme fits very well too! I can definitely feel the intense emotions behind this poem. Congrats and keep up the amazing work!! :)
reganthevegan BRONZE said...
on Oct. 24 2011 at 10:44 pm
reganthevegan BRONZE, Lafayette, California
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this is freaking amazing. so beautiful and pure and simple, but it really strikes your emotions. SO GOOD. you are my hero right now!!! ;)
madnaz SILVER said...
on Oct. 21 2011 at 10:19 am
madnaz SILVER, Philidelphia, Pennsylvania
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I like your poems
iluvrockandroll2 said...
on Oct. 14 2011 at 9:46 pm
amazin piece!! keep writing, whatever you do  :)