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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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SophaDee SILVER said...
on Nov. 20 2009 at 8:27 pm
SophaDee SILVER, Westport, Connecticut
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This is honestly incredible....I'm near tears! This poem is so raw with emotion and the imagery you use with words like "pale rose sunset" really drew me in. Great job :]
StephenieReneeBaker SILVER said...
on Nov. 13 2009 at 8:46 pm
StephenieReneeBaker SILVER, Colorado, Colorado
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Your a realy good writer.
SamiD1 SILVER said...
on Nov. 12 2009 at 8:29 pm
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amazing :)
.peace.love.happiness. BRONZE said...
on Nov. 11 2009 at 1:44 pm
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I like the rhyming and rhythem in the poem. Good Poem!
floaton BRONZE said...
on Nov. 9 2009 at 11:19 pm
floaton BRONZE, E. Setauket, New York
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honestly, this summerizes the way i feel. absolutley beautiful without being cliche. great job!
CaseyLeigh PLATINUM said...
on Nov. 9 2009 at 9:29 pm
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beautiful <3
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on Nov. 9 2009 at 9:23 pm
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Wow I absolutely love this poem. I write a lot of poetry, and I know how difficult it can be. This is an amazing poem.
whisperingofdawn GOLD said...
on Nov. 9 2009 at 9:22 pm
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wow! this is an amazing poem!

great rythm. deep meaning. keep writing. you'll make it big!
Midnight_Starry said...
on Nov. 9 2009 at 8:54 pm
Awesome Poem. I really understand where your coming from.
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I really like ur poem it's awesome. Very good descriptions. So many ppl cant understand the true meaning of love. U expressed ur understanding & feelings on it. I luv it!!! gr8 job!!
Rae2013 said...
on Nov. 9 2009 at 6:02 pm
I understand the poem and enjoyed it a lot
AmberO SILVER said...
on Nov. 9 2009 at 3:40 pm
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It touch the part of my heart that i hid away

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bibaa said...
on Nov. 9 2009 at 2:17 pm
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Wow this is beautiful.

I hope one day i can write poems as lovely as this :)
KiNABABE SILVER said...
on Nov. 9 2009 at 1:48 pm
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Lovely.

I've been asking the same question for awhile now
lauren_b SILVER said...
on Nov. 9 2009 at 1:25 pm
lauren_b SILVER, Flower Mound, Texas
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Really good poem..
KaraTaylor DIAMOND said...
on Nov. 9 2009 at 12:39 pm
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i really enjoyed this. its really good
Kgaines90 SILVER said...
on Nov. 9 2009 at 11:27 am
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Very good poem. I really enjoyed reading it. Writing is also my passion. I'm majoring in Creative Writing. Great poem!!!
Bibb County Chick94 said...
on Nov. 9 2009 at 11:26 am
This is a very good poem. I am a poem writer myself and your poem inspired me.
pandaLICIOUS SILVER said...
on Nov. 9 2009 at 10:37 am
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Good Job! Really touching! I loved the last two sentences.
Sixteen PLATINUM said...
on Nov. 9 2009 at 10:10 am
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i dont really like hidden meanings...i like straight forward things....but your poem is really wonderful...it touched me..:)