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The Meaning of Love? MAG

November 8, 2008
By Kiana Baker GOLD, Alto, Texas
Kiana Baker GOLD, Alto, Texas
12 articles 0 photos 2 comments

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.


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Writing is my passion … I hope you enjoy my poem!

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on Feb. 5 2010 at 3:56 pm
MissFaber SILVER, Wayne, New Jersey
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Favorite Quote:
Nothing Less.

great poem... you can feel how the narrator is broken because of love, yet feels helpless because she wants to fall in love again.

stripes said...
on Feb. 5 2010 at 2:51 pm
great job it makes me thinks

on Feb. 5 2010 at 1:48 pm
princessariel SILVER, N/a, Maryland
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Favorite Quote:
Isn't this great? The salty sea air! The wind blowing in your face! *sigh* Perfect day to be at sea!
-Eric from The Little Mermaid

wow :] well done!

on Feb. 5 2010 at 12:27 pm
dReameRboy13 SILVER, Tarrs, Pennsylvania
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Favorite Quote:
"Live for tomorrow if not today, because things could always be worse, but you never know what tomorrow may hold... it could be the most important day of your life."

Veyr touching and moving; I loved it :)

Poe Eliseo said...
on Feb. 5 2010 at 11:11 am
kool poem i like its

on Feb. 5 2010 at 9:10 am
xochitl14 SILVER, Passaic, New Jersey
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Favorite Quote:
\"Faith is universal. Our specific methods for understanding it are arbitrary. Some of us pray to Jesus, some us go to Mecca, some of us study subatomic particles. In the end we are all just searching for truth, that which is greater than ourselves....Science tells me God must exist. My mind tells me I will never understand God. And my heart tells me I am not meant to.\"-Vittoria Vetra, Angels and Demons

awww i thoroughly enjoyed it :]

on Feb. 4 2010 at 1:57 am
Kiana Baker GOLD, Alto, Texas
12 articles 0 photos 2 comments
....But I did read your work and I loved it, I loved it, I loved it:)

on Feb. 4 2010 at 1:54 am
Kiana Baker GOLD, Alto, Texas
12 articles 0 photos 2 comments
This isn't an advertising page for anyones writing but my own.

on Feb. 1 2010 at 3:06 pm
It touched me. I think that love is just like this. Good poem.

on Jan. 14 2010 at 9:29 pm
FallenAngel978 GOLD, Leominster, Massachusetts
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Favorite Quote:
when he said "i love you" i should have laughed and said "sorry im allergic to bull".with every lie comes a regret and with every regret comes sorrow,with every sorrow comes redemption.

just wanted you to know that i absolutely loved your poem! it touched my soul and made my heart sing =] great job!

on Jan. 14 2010 at 3:40 pm
ilovetinkerbell GOLD, Raytown, Missouri
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Favorite Quote:
Be yourself!!!

I love it. Great job and keep up the good work.

on Jan. 14 2010 at 1:26 pm
Ashleykimiko BRONZE, Honolulu, Hawaii
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very raw feelings and emotions transcend from this poem! great job!

on Jan. 14 2010 at 11:21 am
silent-one BRONZE, Chicago, Illinois
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Favorite Quote:
things arent always as they seem.

excellent poem! i liked the last line alot.

Javi^.^ said...
on Jan. 14 2010 at 10:21 am
This was real good. you are a terrific poet.

Muñeca<3 said...
on Jan. 14 2010 at 10:20 am
i Love This Poem, its Super Nice & its Real Deep; i Know Exactly How You Feel. Good Work; i Love The Choice of Words

Snoopy said...
on Jan. 14 2010 at 10:18 am
This is really amazing. I loved how you use detail; it made me understand the way this poem is trying to say.

on Jan. 14 2010 at 10:18 am
This poem has a meaning to it. It also brings back memories. It's really creative.

bubbles15 said...
on Jan. 14 2010 at 10:07 am
this is an outstanding poem. really was good and made total sense! Ah brought back memories

on Jan. 14 2010 at 9:58 am
despurlock DIAMOND, Morgantown, West Virginia
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Favorite Quote:
"The heart has its reasons which reason does not know." -Pascal, Pensees, 1670

Wow! Ahmazing! I love it!!! And the picture you chose goes along wonderfully! This is just wow! I just, I'm speechless! Great work :) Congrats on gettng this published! It it totally worthy of it!

on Jan. 14 2010 at 7:21 am
Lover_that_Hates DIAMOND, Reynolds, Georgia
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Favorite Quote:
"She was fascinated with words. To her words were things of beauty, each like a magical powder or potion that could be combinded with other words to create powerful spells." From: Lighting(By: Dean Koontz)

this peom is amazing! a masterpiece! Great work. keep writing, please.