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Broken

November 22, 2010
By .AKA. DIAMOND, Cumming, Georgia
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I tried using Scotch Tape
To repair my broken heart
But it wasn’t strong enough
So it fell back apart.

I tried using make-up
To cover up the scars

But sometimes I let them show because
They remind me of who you are.

I tried using hot glue
To put my bones back together
But soon they’ll be in pieces again because
Glue does not last forever.

I tried using staples
To stitch up my chest
But the metal rusted
So I took them out to rest.

I tried using my brain
To think of a clever plan
But you outsmarted me
Before I ever began.

I tried using my body
To show you what you’ve done
But you did not care,
You said it was good fun.

I have taken the hits.
I have taken the pain.
I never believe when you say,
“It’ll never happen again.”

Because of you,
I remain broken.
Because of you,
I remain open.

© Maria B., Boston, MA

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irishlass317 said...
on Sep. 29 2011 at 4:50 pm
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"I asked Jesus 'How much do you love me?' He answered 'This much.' And He streched out His arms and died."

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WOW. this is fantabulous!!!!!!!!!!!
Crazycatlady said...
on Sep. 7 2011 at 10:18 am
This is sooooooooooooooo goood you are amazing!!!!!!!
Duckie430 said...
on Dec. 26 2010 at 7:03 pm
Duckie430, Riverside, Rhode Island
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this poem is great...the raw emotion is astounding and relatable

love it :)

phlogiston ELITE said...
on Dec. 25 2010 at 10:10 pm
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I loved it! This is such a great poem. 5 star worthy!
.AKA. DIAMOND said...
on Dec. 25 2010 at 5:21 pm
.AKA. DIAMOND, Cumming, Georgia
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Thank you and to all who have commented. It means a lot.

I have taken your suggestion into consideration and I have started a new poem, a companion/sequel called (right now) Healing.

Thanks again for commenting!

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I love this. I wish there was more. I feel so anxious. Is she gonna be okay? You should make a sequel! :3

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VandalSpirit DIAMOND said...
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This is really good. I think you should definitely keep writing!
Kai17 GOLD said...
on Dec. 23 2010 at 4:42 pm
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This shows how hopeless it seems, sometimes, to mend after a heartbreak, but how it can change us, as well. Amazingly done.
taygirl said...
on Dec. 23 2010 at 2:23 pm
I love it and it is so true. If only guys noticed how much they hurt us.
Katey11 BRONZE said...
on Dec. 23 2010 at 11:30 am
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This is really good... I felt like I could really relate to what you were saying.
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I agree with this comment ^^^
MissFaber SILVER said...
on Dec. 23 2010 at 9:46 am
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This was really good. The calm attitude by which such dark thoughts were expressed was effectively eerie. Loved it. :)

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livelylaughter BRONZE said...
on Dec. 22 2010 at 5:53 pm
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this is amazing! sooooo deep and the rhyming was very well done!
Boosflash DIAMOND said...
on Dec. 21 2010 at 1:52 pm
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This is awesome. I love how you talk about scotch tape and hot glue ect. it took me til the middle of the poem to realize it rhymed. tres bien. do your dance captain.
keepinitreal BRONZE said...
on Dec. 21 2010 at 12:29 pm
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this was really good! i liked this a lot
Hollyss SILVER said...
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I liked the rhyme scheme and the story is not the sugar-coated stuff that others will force down your throats. I enjoyed it!
Anela5 BRONZE said...
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amazing, felt like there should be more, like a sad story that I wished would possibly end in a happily ever after, but frankly, knew it wouldnt. Bravo !
Trulie GOLD said...
on Dec. 20 2010 at 7:18 pm
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<3 broke my heart too