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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.


The author's comments:
Writing is my passion … I hope you enjoy my poem!

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on Nov. 18 2010 at 8:19 pm
jessvente PLATINUM, Athens, New York
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absolutely beautiful, such a play on words and imagery. <3

haleyrl BRONZE said...
on Nov. 18 2010 at 8:08 pm
haleyrl BRONZE, Gladstone, Michigan
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Favorite Quote:
"When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on."

I can relate to this poem right now so I almost cried while reading this. You did a great job. : )

on Nov. 18 2010 at 5:24 pm
ComeOnEileen BRONZE, New Carlisle, Ohio
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Favorite Quote:
Writer's block, meet writer's hammer.- Me on a frustrating day.

"writing is my passion"... sure makes a good caption! hehe, stupid rhyming joke. but a lovely poem.

on Nov. 18 2010 at 4:42 pm
dancergurl22 BRONZE, Grand Junction, Michigan
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Favorite Quote:
Love, like you can't get hurt
Dance, like no one's watching
Live, like there's no tomorrow

I love this!!!!!!!!!

Flora SILVER said...
on Nov. 18 2010 at 3:29 pm
Flora SILVER, Allen Park, Michigan
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Favorite Quote:
Darkness does not always equate to evil, just as light does not always bring good.

Amazing. Writing is my passion as well, it's just I'm not as good as you. Keep it up

on Nov. 18 2010 at 2:08 pm
The_Girl_Next_Door PLATINUM, Elkins, Arkansas
32 articles 1 photo 43 comments

Favorite Quote:
~*The mind has but a thousand eyes, and the heart is left with one...Yet the light of a whole life dies the moment love is done.*~

I read your Authors Note and I want you to know that writing is also a passion of mine ^_^ I have to say that I have felt this waymany times and I could relate to this poem no sweat :) Keep up the good work.

on Nov. 18 2010 at 12:25 pm

Oh wow...this nearly moved me to tears. I can definatly relate to this poem...which is kinda sad. I always promised myself I wouldn't be 'that girl' that hurts and hurts and hurts over a break up. But I became this girl.

Thank you so much for sharing your passion with us...keep going(:


kekerrs said...
on Nov. 18 2010 at 12:23 pm
wow i love this poem especially love ones good poem

on Nov. 18 2010 at 9:14 am
YankeeSwagg PLATINUM, Holly Springs, North Carolina
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Favorite Quote:
Every burden is a blessing

I LOVE this poem (: please check out some of my work

on Nov. 18 2010 at 8:36 am
follow your passion! Your good! Keep writting!

on Nov. 15 2010 at 3:26 pm
Breannamartxp SILVER, Erial, New Jersey
5 articles 0 photos 3 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Life isn't about the breaths we take, but the moments that take our breaths away."

You're work is absolutely amazing. Your poem was the best I've ever read.

kekdog BRONZE said...
on Nov. 10 2010 at 2:26 pm
kekdog BRONZE, Hi, Connecticut
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Favorite Quote:
Are we there yet ?

This is supper good u really do have a special talent

on Nov. 9 2010 at 11:53 am
LoveMeHateMe GOLD, Tecumseh, Oklahoma
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Favorite Quote:
Giving up doesn't always mean your weak, sometimes it just means your strong enough to let go.

As you said about my article, this relates to my life completely. I can feel all the emotion and passion you put into you work. I love it :)

MRose911 GOLD said...
on Nov. 8 2010 at 9:40 pm
MRose911 GOLD, Paradise, Utah
17 articles 10 photos 107 comments

Favorite Quote:
"No boy is worth crying over and the one who is won't make you cry." - Sarah Kane

Holy cow. This is absolutely AMAZING! You truly have a gift! I must mark this as a favorite! Wow. Amazing!

nancyyy BRONZE said...
on Oct. 28 2010 at 7:43 pm
nancyyy BRONZE, Spotsylvania, Virginia
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Favorite Quote:
"The bigger the dreams, the smaller the competition"

Love is a very interesting topic. One that everyone wants to understand. I like how the complexity of love is captured in the piece and it still remains relatable. The voice eases the reader into the emotions and kept me interested from beginning to end.

Braids SILVER said...
on Oct. 28 2010 at 7:15 pm
Braids SILVER, Gibsonton, Florida
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Favorite Quote:
its not all about the mountain, but to the ant running across your shoe

this was wonderful. really i loved evry single word.

on Oct. 27 2010 at 8:14 pm
SideraCaeli GOLD, Marysville, Washington
13 articles 1 photo 24 comments

Favorite Quote:
“Be yourself. Above all, let who you are, what you are, what you believe, shine through every sentence you write, every piece you finish.” -John Jakes.

This is truly wonderful. It flows really great.

on Oct. 27 2010 at 7:56 pm
OneProzacADay PLATINUM, State College, Pennsylvania
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Favorite Quote:
"You are the universe expressing itself as human for a little while." -Eckhart Tolle

this is amazing. such a trite concept yet it was not trite at all. really amazing how you worded everything perfectly and it just flowed and it was just WOW.

on Oct. 27 2010 at 6:26 pm
Chiconey BRONZE, Boise, Idaho
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Favorite Quote:
"Life...is Chess, just because you begin the game as a pawn, doesn't mean you can't finish it as a king"~Ethan Allen Hawk

Absolutely wonderful! I think u have a real talent for writing. Kepp it up your writing is lovely!

on Oct. 27 2010 at 3:35 pm
TheAurorasFall PLATINUM, Dover, Pennsylvania
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Favorite Quote:
life isn't about the number of moments you take to breathe, but about the number of moments that take your breathe away.

I love your poem. It makes me feel alert in everything i don't know. Like I've conected to everything but the true conection. Does that make sense?