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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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theMidnightSonnet BRONZE said...
on Jan. 23 2011 at 9:34 pm
theMidnightSonnet BRONZE, Colton, California
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The world forgetting by the world forgot
Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind
Each pray'r accepted, and each wish resign'd"

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This is undoubtedly amazing. I wish I could write like this. One of the best I have read on here. The last two lines were appluase worthy. You are so so talented.
blueandorange GOLD said...
on Jan. 23 2011 at 7:53 pm
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Wonderful!!!!
AnnaLaura2259 said...
on Jan. 23 2011 at 6:24 pm
This is really wonderful! You're an awesome writer! You should really keep writing, and just write what you want. Bye!
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on Jan. 23 2011 at 6:23 pm
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That's gotta be one of the most beautiful poems I've ever seen. :)
BeTwEenDrEaMiNGaNdCoMiNGTrUE PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 23 2011 at 4:44 pm
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“If the world hates you, remember that it hated Me first. If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you.” John 15:18-19
"The world is not respectable; it is mortal, tormented, confused, deluded forever; but it is shot through with beauty, with love, with glints of courage and laughter; and in these the spirit blooms..." ~ George Santayana

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This is fantastic!!! btw, if you have friends in a band... this would make an amazing song!!!

 

PerfectMGymnast DIAMOND said...
on Jan. 23 2011 at 2:08 pm
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this is really deep! I loved it! Your such a good writer!! :) Also, If you get the chance could you check out some of my poems such as A Mirror Image & The Sinners Confession (and comment and rate them??) It would be greatly appreciated! THANKS!! :):)
gleek1234 GOLD said...
on Jan. 23 2011 at 9:59 am
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this is a really good poem! i loved it and can relate
BlueEyesFoSho said...
on Jan. 23 2011 at 1:08 am
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Oh my gosh!! i can totally relate to this!! i love it! Its really deep...
flubbermypanda3 said...
on Jan. 19 2011 at 1:10 pm
Wow! I am amazed at this poem, it is so insightful and has a really deep meaning
flubbermypanda2 said...
on Jan. 19 2011 at 1:06 pm
This poem is really good! It is very thoughtful, it really made me think.
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on Jan. 8 2011 at 9:33 pm
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TWO WORDS: blow away :)
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on Jan. 1 2011 at 8:00 pm
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Amazing! A true gift you carry . keep on writing... and hope big and dream bigger!!! (:
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!prrriiiiittttttyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Navi-Talmid-Shel-Seraphim said...
on Jan. 1 2011 at 5:36 pm
This is a very good poem. If you like poetry a lot, then check out my poems.
Duckie430 said...
on Jan. 1 2011 at 3:51 pm
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it is!! it was published awhile ago though, but this was feinately in the magazine.

& i know i've commented on this poem before, but it's still one of my absolute favorites :)

duck16 said...
on Jan. 1 2011 at 2:38 pm
OMG! Sorry! I accidently rated your poem 1 star. I meant to do five. Loved it!
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on Jan. 1 2011 at 1:48 pm
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this was just absolutely beautiful! I mean no joke, i loved the way the words all flowed together. And the way you described it was just absolutley amazing. Great Job!
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on Jan. 1 2011 at 1:18 pm
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this is amazing! absolutely amazing!!!
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the most beautiful love poem I've read in a while! I absolutely love it, five stars is not enough!
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I love it! it flows so well and sounds natrual =)