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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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on Sep. 13 2010 at 4:32 pm
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this was amazing. keep on writing. i expect to see more
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on Sep. 13 2010 at 3:37 pm
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WOW! i really enjoyed reading this peice. Great. Keep it up!
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very beautiful !
skai675 said...
on Sep. 13 2010 at 1:41 pm
I read your poem to my class and they said your poem was very creative and unique but could have went more into detail with the couple in love
Hope23 said...
on Sep. 13 2010 at 10:09 am

Very Powerful, writting is a talent and a way to express feelings and emotions.. Never stop writing! 

Very well expressed! 

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on Sep. 13 2010 at 7:37 am
Well written.
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I can relate to this poem so much. Thank you for writing it. Would you take a look at some of my work and let me know what you think?
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Oh. My. God. This made me want to cry its so good. keep writing! (maybe you could check out my piece? so far i only have one.)
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Did you actually experience this? It is so well writen, and very a very mature way of looking at love and being broken hearted. 
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This was totally awesome. I loved the rythym! Beautiful!
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very enlightening. I understand completly
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Beautiful! I loved it!
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I love the flow in this, real and imaginary at the same time
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amazing. beautiful. i love it.
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wow, what spurred this piece? you have some great lines, read some of mine?
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you're a poet and you didnt know it (:
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on Aug. 2 2010 at 8:23 pm
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Wow.  Very powerful images about the disillusionment of first loves.  I especially like the line "In the dirt, I bury hope that love leaves unlocked doors."  Your diction is amazing!
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this is real amazing and great i want to write something this good some day
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This was amazing. excellent imagery. It was truly inspiring. <3 Could you check out my poem in the forums? "I cry myself to sweet slumber"
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Oh my goodness! That was so terribly wonderful! I applaude you, dear poet. :D