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Broken Shards of Iron Glass

July 29, 2014
By Olivia-Atlet ELITE, Dardenne Prairie, Missouri
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Olivia-Atlet ELITE, Dardenne Prairie, Missouri
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"To these the past hath its phantoms,<br /> More real than solid earth;<br /> And to these death does not mean decay,<br /> But only another birth" <br /> - Isabella Banks

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Broken shards of iron glass,
Litter the floor and contrast.

Black and white, the truth I see,
Yet the break is killing me.

That was my love, so strong and bold.
Now it sleeps in dungeons cold.

I do not want to believe,
For what I had did relieve.

The pain is back, in bouts again,
So I take up this boring pen.

To tell you how I dealt with the facts,
A miserably clear path of tracks.

© Matt F., Pierz, MN

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The Truth Hurts.
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Olivia-Atlet ELITE said...
on Oct. 10 2014 at 9:29 pm
Olivia-Atlet ELITE, Dardenne Prairie, Missouri
325 articles 10 photos 1165 comments

Favorite Quote:
"To these the past hath its phantoms,<br /> More real than solid earth;<br /> And to these death does not mean decay,<br /> But only another birth" <br /> - Isabella Banks

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I am so honoured to get so many amazing comments from you! Your words brighten my day every time I see them :) Thanks so much for the acronym and the quote, they are sooooo awesome!!! CX
EmilytheBelleofA. DIAMOND said...
on Oct. 10 2014 at 10:49 am
EmilytheBelleofA. DIAMOND, Athens, Georgia
81 articles 5 photos 1486 comments

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To love is to be vulnerable; Triumph is born out of struggle; We notice shadows most when they stand alone in the midst of overwhelming light.

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Agh, not many people have commented on this yet??? :( I find that sad. :( I hope more people will comment on it soon. :) Because you deserve it. Your poem is powerful, and I can connect to it a lot. And you're right, the truth does hurts. But I think 'tis be much better to be hurt by the truth, than to be comforted with a lie. I don't know. Haha, sorry it maybe just me. But as tempting as the lie is, I think the truth's better despite the pain. But pain doesn't last forever, and it never will unless you let it or try to make it stay. Pain ends. Haha, this might be rather stupid or weird, but I want to share this acronym with you. HOPE = Hold On Pain Ends. :) You are a awesome friend and person, Liv.Harris. Thank you so much, for sharing this. :)
Olivia-Atlet ELITE said...
on Aug. 12 2014 at 2:20 pm
Olivia-Atlet ELITE, Dardenne Prairie, Missouri
325 articles 10 photos 1165 comments

Favorite Quote:
"To these the past hath its phantoms,<br /> More real than solid earth;<br /> And to these death does not mean decay,<br /> But only another birth" <br /> - Isabella Banks

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Thanks soooooo much!!!
TheComet PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 12 2014 at 2:18 pm
TheComet PLATINUM, Mostaganem, Other
22 articles 1 photo 439 comments

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&quot;Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret&quot; -Ambrose Bierce<br /> &quot; Be yourself! Everybody else is already taken ;)&quot;<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t go where the path leads you. Go instead where there&#039;s no path and leave a trail ;)&quot;-R.W.Emerson

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I can't believe no one commented on this!!! It's short but SO POWERFUL! and MEANINGFUL I loved it Liv you are defenitly truly gifted :P Keep up the great work ^_^