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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.

This work has been published in the Teen Ink monthly print magazine. This piece has been published in Teen Ink’s monthly print magazine.




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Shine11 said...
yesterday at 10:10 pm:
I am officially obsessed with you. You have a true talent.
 
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morgan dimokza said...
May 5 at 8:39 am:
thnx that is realy abrizing
 
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calmoo said...
May 1 at 2:33 pm:
First thing I have to say is, that was a great poem. You used Limericks in the right way and I like how you has stanzas involved in this poem. You had very good figurative language when you compared things. Great Job.
 
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BrianaKThis teenager is a 'regular' and has contributed a lot of work, comments and/or forum posts, and has received many votes and high ratings over a long period of time. said...
Apr. 30 at 8:04 am:
I liked the way you used Figurative Language and Stanza. The poem was good and it had lots of detail. It was very impressive.
 
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Michaela M. This teenager is a 'regular' and has contributed a lot of work, comments and/or forum posts, and has received many votes and high ratings over a long period of time. said...
Apr. 29 at 9:39 pm:
beautful the poem was flowing it felt like a natral current carring me in the direction of your thoughts.
 
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maddyhatterThis teenager is a 'regular' and has contributed a lot of work, comments and/or forum posts, and has received many votes and high ratings over a long period of time. said...
Apr. 29 at 1:14 pm:
that was so beautful
 
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peachybeechThis teenager is a 'regular' and has contributed a lot of work, comments and/or forum posts, and has received many votes and high ratings over a long period of time. said...
Apr. 29 at 8:34 am:

This is a beautiful poem! It's so simplistic, but says everything that needs to be said. Love it, great job!

 

 
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Ziggy7789 said...
Apr. 7 at 9:51 pm:

Funny how this is everything I've been thinking and failing to say :)

 

Absolutely beautiful, by the way. I love it.

 
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ForeverChaney said...
Apr. 3 at 11:20 am:
wow that is amazing... it makes me have hope in finding love again some day....
 
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BeautyFromPain21This teenager is a 'regular' and has contributed a lot of work, comments and/or forum posts, and has received many votes and high ratings over a long period of time. said...
Mar. 31 at 2:38 pm:
Beautiful.
 
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IndiloveThis teenager is a 'regular' and has contributed a lot of work, comments and/or forum posts, and has received many votes and high ratings over a long period of time. said...
Mar. 27 at 8:01 am:
this poem is truly amazing great work!!!!
 
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otherpoetThis teenager is a 'regular' and has contributed a lot of work, comments and/or forum posts, and has received many votes and high ratings over a long period of time. said...
Mar. 16 at 10:56 pm:
My favorite part is the "as hollow kisses turn to dust," it's so powerful! Great job!
 
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kyrireeseThis teenager is a 'regular' and has contributed a lot of work, comments and/or forum posts, and has received many votes and high ratings over a long period of time. said...
Mar. 16 at 12:28 pm:
THIS IS GREAT! I love the imagery!
 
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ReedBlanca27 said...
Mar. 8 at 10:15 am:
Buildings are quite expensive and not everyone can buy it. Nevertheless, personal loans was created to support different people in such kind of hard situations.
 
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White_Trash843This teenager is a 'regular' and has contributed a lot of work, comments and/or forum posts, and has received many votes and high ratings over a long period of time. said...
Mar. 1 at 7:41 am:
going on my favorites i love it!
 
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stellabella21This teenager is a 'regular' and has contributed a lot of work, comments and/or forum posts, and has received many votes and high ratings over a long period of time. said...
Feb. 26 at 7:40 pm:
Incredible. Loved It.
 
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22711This teenager is a 'regular' and has contributed a lot of work, comments and/or forum posts, and has received many votes and high ratings over a long period of time. said...
Feb. 23 at 8:14 am:
AMAZING poem<3 freKIN LOVE, deserves way more then just a 5
 
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ZhadaMoneThis teenager is a 'regular' and has contributed a lot of work, comments and/or forum posts, and has received many votes and high ratings over a long period of time. said...
Feb. 1 at 6:11 pm:
You are so gifted. Love love love !
 
Kylie-o replied...
Feb. 1 at 8:16 pm :
Oh my gosh I truly love this. It sums up your feelings in such a great way. Also it's very relatable :)
 
Michaela M. This teenager is a 'regular' and has contributed a lot of work, comments and/or forum posts, and has received many votes and high ratings over a long period of time. replied...
Feb. 9 at 10:25 pm :
i agree with zhadamone
 
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StarStrukkThis teenager is a 'regular' and has contributed a lot of work, comments and/or forum posts, and has received many votes and high ratings over a long period of time. said...
Feb. 1 at 1:55 pm:
this poem is amazingly beautiful, and I LOVE it. Keep up the great work!
 
Michaela M. This teenager is a 'regular' and has contributed a lot of work, comments and/or forum posts, and has received many votes and high ratings over a long period of time. replied...
Feb. 1 at 4:20 pm :
i have to agree with starstrukk this is amazing... i loved how you put all those feelings in to this poem
 
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Daisysmile101This teenager is a 'regular' and has contributed a lot of work, comments and/or forum posts, and has received many votes and high ratings over a long period of time. said...
Feb. 1 at 1:01 pm:
this poem is really good and amazing loved it and i got ur perpective on it.
 
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Choosing2Live4ChristThis teenager is a 'regular' and has contributed a lot of work, comments and/or forum posts, and has received many votes and high ratings over a long period of time. said...
Feb. 1 at 12:18 pm:
I love it, you did an amazing job with rhyme scheme and rhythm!
 
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Smiley1068This teenager is a 'regular' and has contributed a lot of work, comments and/or forum posts, and has received many votes and high ratings over a long period of time. said...
Feb. 1 at 10:16 am:
This is really good! I love writing also and it helps express emotioons
 
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lauren-k said...
Feb. 1 at 12:17 am:
This is such a beautiful poem.
 
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Cammie42 said...
Jan. 10 at 8:02 pm:
I can relate so much. Great poem and don't you ever stop writing
 
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browneyez16This teenager is a 'regular' and has contributed a lot of work, comments and/or forum posts, and has received many votes and high ratings over a long period of time. said...
Jan. 10 at 7:13 pm:
Congratulations on being published!! I can definately see why you were. This is absolutely amazing...you're gonna be somebody, I can tell!
 
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GeekyChic said...
Jan. 10 at 6:13 pm:
i love this, but i've seen before on a picture.
 
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RockGirl182This teenager is a 'regular' and has contributed a lot of work, comments and/or forum posts, and has received many votes and high ratings over a long period of time. said...
Jan. 10 at 12:31 am:
No words, my mouth hangs open... Your poem has summed up the question and I don't think anyone knows what the meaning of love is. Great job, you will go far and congrats on being published ! :)
 
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KatieBaldwin95 said...
Jan. 6 at 11:46 am:
I really enjoyed this poem. The pinch of rhythm really added a great touch to it. Obviously, in this poem there is a lot of emotional feelings which comes from the heart and that is what makes a piece of writing worth reading.
 
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vazenitran98This teenager is a 'regular' and has contributed a lot of work, comments and/or forum posts, and has received many votes and high ratings over a long period of time. said...
Dec. 31, 2011 at 1:50 pm:
Amazing! Wish I could write like that!
 
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EsraaThis teenager is a 'regular' and has contributed a lot of work, comments and/or forum posts, and has received many votes and high ratings over a long period of time. said...
Dec. 21, 2011 at 1:00 pm:
this is an amazing poem, and noone knows what love is until they really know its true, it has very sentimental value !
 
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MonkeYBree said...
Dec. 20, 2011 at 12:12 pm:
Your poem is really amazing, nice rhyming and a creative use of words. I felt you really kept the pace up and entertained me the whole time, when normally I end up feeling pretty lost. =
 
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PookieBooskiThis teenager is a 'regular' and has contributed a lot of work, comments and/or forum posts, and has received many votes and high ratings over a long period of time. said...
Dec. 19, 2011 at 7:12 pm:
Wow. This needs no other word.
 
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kairi.kaylynThis teenager is a 'regular' and has contributed a lot of work, comments and/or forum posts, and has received many votes and high ratings over a long period of time. said...
Dec. 19, 2011 at 3:19 pm:
I loved this article. Really well stuctured. It seems impossible to define love.
 
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CJN0808 said...
Dec. 19, 2011 at 2:44 pm:
Wow! Great poem! Hey anyoneone reading this come check out my poems and rate/ comment. I would really appreciate it :)
 
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CJN0808 said...
Dec. 19, 2011 at 2:42 pm:
I really like your poem! Hey anyone reading this come check out and rate and/or comment on my poems, it would really help me out :)  
 
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GirlLovingLifeThis teenager is a 'regular' and has contributed a lot of work, comments and/or forum posts, and has received many votes and high ratings over a long period of time. said...
Dec. 19, 2011 at 1:17 pm:
wow! awesome poem you have an awesome talent for writing..keep writing =)
 
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Fia-fiaThis teenager is a 'regular' and has contributed a lot of work, comments and/or forum posts, and has received many votes and high ratings over a long period of time. said...
Dec. 19, 2011 at 11:59 am:

THis was....wow. Amazing and speaking volumes!! It deserves to be in the magazine. This is so interesting! THank you!

:)

 
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WeAllBurnThis teenager is a 'regular' and has contributed a lot of work, comments and/or forum posts, and has received many votes and high ratings over a long period of time. said...
Dec. 19, 2011 at 11:30 am:

that was phenomenal. like my jaw literally dropped, once I finished the poem. You have an amazing talent.

Please read my newest poems, Maybe, and, My Ship...

They both are relevant to thise poem. Comments or criticism is greatly appreciated.

Your an amazing writer, never, EVER stop <3

 
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Morgan N. said...
Dec. 19, 2011 at 8:41 am:
WOW this... this is amazing no more than that You are very talented... btw i teared up but I can relate
 
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loveissmilesThis teenager is a 'regular' and has contributed a lot of work, comments and/or forum posts, and has received many votes and high ratings over a long period of time. said...
Dec. 13, 2011 at 7:28 am:
That was beautiful. no that was more than beautiful. I want to thank you for speaking the words I am to afraid to.
 
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RedDaisyThis teenager is a 'regular' and has contributed a lot of work, comments and/or forum posts, and has received many votes and high ratings over a long period of time. said...
Dec. 10, 2011 at 9:20 pm:
I'm left without words for the first time. All I can say is that it's beautiful and...different...refreshing...
 
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julywinters1226This teenager is a 'regular' and has contributed a lot of work, comments and/or forum posts, and has received many votes and high ratings over a long period of time. said...
Dec. 4, 2011 at 8:36 pm:
very good and full of emotion.:)
 
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WhiteWingsThis teenager is a 'regular' and has contributed a lot of work, comments and/or forum posts, and has received many votes and high ratings over a long period of time. said...
Dec. 1, 2011 at 6:38 pm:
awesome (whispers in awe)
 
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Kalii said...
Dec. 1, 2011 at 3:35 pm:
Love this! Write more, write more!
 
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RedStory said...
Nov. 27, 2011 at 9:12 pm:
You're a beautiful writer. Don't let anyone tell you any different.
 
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AlexandrathepoetThis teenager is a 'regular' and has contributed a lot of work, comments and/or forum posts, and has received many votes and high ratings over a long period of time. said...
Nov. 27, 2011 at 8:18 pm:
Absolutely breathtaking, I could read it over and over again and it wouldn't be any less amazing or shockingly good!
 
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brynniboooThis teenager is a 'regular' and has contributed a lot of work, comments and/or forum posts, and has received many votes and high ratings over a long period of time. said...
Nov. 27, 2011 at 7:49 pm:
THIS IS BEAUTIFUL! don't change a thing! If you get the chance, could you please give me some feedback on my poem "Ode to my Jester"? I would really appreciate it! -Keep writing!
 
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