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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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starsonmysleeves SILVER said...
on Apr. 12 2010 at 12:05 am
there are some lovely lines in here. I especially like the image of you running back to be your "Mother's child." very vivid.
psychedelic_wAves said...
on Apr. 8 2010 at 3:27 pm
2 THUMBS UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GangstaEyes said...
on Mar. 23 2010 at 8:09 pm
This poem absolutely captured me and didn't let me go. It described more prefectly than I could ever have imagined exactly how love isn't all sunshine and happiness. Fantastic.
emo chick said...
on Mar. 21 2010 at 5:10 pm
wow ur poem i so good. dude i wish i were that good
starlight26 GOLD said...
on Mar. 21 2010 at 3:45 pm
Beautiful...is there anyhting else left to say? You said it all so magically!!! Great work. AMAZING
kellygurl365 SILVER said...
on Mar. 21 2010 at 3:06 pm
this is a verry strong poem and it tugs on the part of all of our hearts that we try so hard to hide i love it! thank you for saying what is so hard for us all to say!
superswim_19 PLATINUM said...
on Mar. 21 2010 at 8:53 am
wow, that is amazing! i can totally relate to that, well, not in that poetic of a way.
MichaelTedder SILVER said...
on Mar. 17 2010 at 2:06 pm
ur a great writer. ur poems remind me of some of the things i have written.. :) look out for new postings from me. i think you'll be able to relate alot to "a love lost".. and ill definately look for ur new writings :))
sarahgrace BRONZE said...
on Mar. 16 2010 at 7:28 pm
I really like your poem. The emotions are so strong and it carries a good message that many young people can relate to. You have a gift for writing! keep it up!
Fatalattractionxx SILVER said...
on Mar. 13 2010 at 3:22 pm
This is great!
lilsweetcake95 said...
on Mar. 8 2010 at 11:43 am
I have never read one of these before. This is good because to me it seems like someone had had this happened to them before and they wanted to let people know. This person truly has a gift to themselves and knows how to write.
graceandlove4ever said...
on Mar. 4 2010 at 4:55 pm
that was beautiful you've got a gift for writing thanks for sharing
bmmskh said...
on Mar. 2 2010 at 10:29 am
omg this is really good i think u should keep righting more poems like this one great job.......=)
