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A Girl Made of Glass

May 27, 2015
By Calum SILVER, Oshkosh, Wisconsin
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I love what is
beyond my grasp
I reach for your hand
you can’t reach back

I know why
but my heart won’t accept
that it’s strength has been felled
by a girl
made of glass

I Look at you
see my reflection
I love you
but there’s no connection

I reach out to touch you
don’t push too hard
afraid you’ll break
and shatter my heart

I stand near you
fill the air
with useless words
that you can’t hear

I kiss you
it rolls down your cheek

I take your hands
they’re cold as snow
nothing I do
can make them warm

In my mind
I see the reality
I want
for you and me

I want to dance with you
cause no one’s around
I know they’d laugh
look
a boy dancing
with a girl
made of glass

I’m stuck staring at you
my eyes can’t see past you

I look into your eyes
and I can’t help but wonder
if it’s not you made of glass
it’s me

© Liana D., Somers, CT

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"This poem is a metaphor for loving someone and not knowing how to tell them."

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Alia_S BRONZE said...
on Jun. 27 2015 at 6:24 pm
Alia_S BRONZE, Monmouth Junction, New Jersey
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This is fantastic.
anna said...
on Jun. 27 2015 at 7:12 am
awesome..it was amazing
Richcoca PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 26 2015 at 1:38 pm
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Love your metaphorical use of glass. It's a great symbol. Hope you'll check this out: TeenInk.com/poetry/sonnet/article/808811/The-Prickle-Bush/
GillianBorromeo PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 19 2015 at 9:54 pm
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This is lovely :) Whoever this is you've written for, maybe you should show her :)
RainWriter GOLD said...
on Jun. 19 2015 at 2:52 pm
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I found this poem in the forums, you really have got talent!
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on Jun. 6 2015 at 4:49 pm
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TeenInk.com/poetry/free_verse/article/790153/She-Cuts/ That's the link
__aleee BRONZE said...
on Jun. 6 2015 at 4:34 pm
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I don't know how I came across your work, but I'm glad I did. Nice work Mind checking out my work please?