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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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Annika-Katryn SILVER said...
on Jul. 31 2010 at 7:35 pm
Annika-Katryn SILVER, Fredericksburg, Virginia
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your passion for writing shines through in this, and it touched me deeply to read it. thank you :)
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on Jul. 31 2010 at 3:38 pm
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i really like this poem. its a great way to depict love and heartbreak. please tell me if you like some of my stuff
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on Jul. 31 2010 at 12:16 pm
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This was really good and I really liked it!!
2kool4u said...
on Jul. 31 2010 at 11:48 am
this peice was amzin and definitley spoke me. You will go far with stuff like this, i look forward to reading more of your stuff. keep up the good work.
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Whoa! This really hit me. Vivid imagery and strong emotion. This poem is among the best!! :)
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this is really good! i love all the imagery and it really makes you think. keep writing! you're great :)

read mine if you like

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on Jul. 25 2010 at 10:35 am
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love this poem recited it for class asinment
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wow this is amazing. you're an amazing poet. check out some more of my other poems and critisize if you want
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on Jul. 21 2010 at 8:49 pm
papermaster111 BRONZE, Omaha, Nebraska
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I think you're an amazing poet.  This has everything I like in a poem.  I love it when poets can seemingly effortlessly rhyme, without it being seeming forced, as you do here.  I also love that you use very descriptive language, and it comes out beautifully.  This poem also has depth but isn't one of those poems that you have to read a million times to figure out what is being said.  Keep following your passion - a passionate poet makes for passionate poems!
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so beautiful and truly touching
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uhm, i'm speachless...you are truly gifted
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i really enjoyed reading "the meaning of love". it really got me thinking which is something that you really want your readers to do. i hope i become as good as you in the near future. when i write i express all my feelings on paper it seems like its the only way i can get every single bit of my feelings out otherwise i am just a person who walks around with a mask on . i am showing people that i am such a happy person when really inside i am the most depressed person. so your articles and poems really inspire me to become a better writer and i think you for that.
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it is awsome..................... wen my work gets publishd on the sigte i was wondering if you could look @ it
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Beautiful.
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AWESOME.. OM good lol i loved it
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this is beautiful, and cleverly smart. i really enjoyed it and you did a fantastic job. i recently joined the website and my work hasn't yet been accepted, but when it is id love for you to view it and see what you did. great job:)
writerinfinity PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 9 2010 at 7:23 pm
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wonderful, i certanintly love your writing, please continue

 

Lindseyterr SILVER said...
on Jul. 9 2010 at 5:11 pm
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Loved it!  So descriptive and beautiful.  Keep it up!
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beautiful poem! really loved it, great job!
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great poem : ) keep it up, you're amazing