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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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Jordyn SILVER said...
on Sep. 13 2010 at 4:32 pm
Jordyn SILVER, Sandy, Utah
7 articles 0 photos 3 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Sometimes when you love someone, you have to let them go."
"Don't let the fear of striking out, keep you from playing the game."

this was amazing. keep on writing. i expect to see more

7Ariel7 BRONZE said...
on Sep. 13 2010 at 3:37 pm
7Ariel7 BRONZE, Plymouth, Massachusetts
3 articles 0 photos 36 comments

Favorite Quote:
All it takes for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing.

WOW! i really enjoyed reading this peice. Great. Keep it up!

on Sep. 13 2010 at 2:38 pm
Amanda24 DIAMOND, Lynnfield, Massachusetts
81 articles 14 photos 26 comments

Favorite Quote:
" Move on. It's just a chapter in the past. But dont close the book, just turn the page.

very beautiful !

skai675 said...
on Sep. 13 2010 at 1:41 pm
I read your poem to my class and they said your poem was very creative and unique but could have went more into detail with the couple in love

Hope23 said...
on Sep. 13 2010 at 10:09 am

Very Powerful, writting is a talent and a way to express feelings and emotions.. Never stop writing! 

Very well expressed! 


on Sep. 13 2010 at 7:37 am
Well written.

on Aug. 27 2010 at 9:02 pm
luckypachyderm SILVER, Medford, Oregon
5 articles 0 photos 27 comments

Favorite Quote:
Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius, and it is better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring- Marlyn Monroe

I can relate to this poem so much. Thank you for writing it. Would you take a look at some of my work and let me know what you think?

on Aug. 22 2010 at 8:54 pm
jenniraffe BRONZE, Springfield, Virginia
1 article 0 photos 17 comments

Favorite Quote:
Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind--Dr. Suess

Oh. My. God. This made me want to cry its so good. keep writing! (maybe you could check out my piece? so far i only have one.)

on Aug. 22 2010 at 7:02 pm
LaurenE. PLATINUM, Nashville, Tennessee
26 articles 19 photos 50 comments

Favorite Quote:
Two woods diverge in a yellow wood, and I- I took the one less traveled. And it has made all the difference. -Robert Frost

Did you actually experience this? It is so well writen, and very a very mature way of looking at love and being broken hearted. 

on Aug. 22 2010 at 2:26 pm
booknerd BRONZE, Robinson, Texas
3 articles 0 photos 18 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Reality is merely an illusion. Albeit a very persistant one."















-Einstein

This was totally awesome. I loved the rythym! Beautiful!

becky4 GOLD said...
on Aug. 22 2010 at 12:05 pm
becky4 GOLD, New Port Richey, Florida
10 articles 6 photos 3 comments

Favorite Quote:
There always another way.

very enlightening. I understand completly

on Aug. 22 2010 at 11:01 am
TeriMichelle BRONZE, Phoenix, Arizona
3 articles 1 photo 2 comments

Favorite Quote:
Not all scars show, not all wounds heal, sometimes you can't always see the pain someone feels.

Beautiful! I loved it!

on Aug. 22 2010 at 10:28 am
ElijahN PLATINUM, Livonia, Michigan
31 articles 0 photos 150 comments

Favorite Quote:
"only after you've lost everything, that you're free to do anything."-Tyler Durdan -Fight Club-

I love the flow in this, real and imaginary at the same time

magzzie BRONZE said...
on Aug. 22 2010 at 1:16 am
magzzie BRONZE, Vancouver, Washington
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amazing. beautiful. i love it.

on Aug. 10 2010 at 6:43 pm
Marlyre PLATINUM, Kalamazoo, Michigan
21 articles 0 photos 208 comments

Favorite Quote:
"when you cry, do you waste your tears?" Madonna

wow, what spurred this piece? you have some great lines, read some of mine?

Whylime said...
on Aug. 9 2010 at 3:04 pm
Whylime, Brentwood, Tennessee
0 articles 0 photos 157 comments

Favorite Quote:
Grief is the price we pay for love -- Queen Elizabeth ll
Don't go there, I'll only follow -- ???
Why is a raven like a writing desk? -- The Mad Hatter from Alice in Wonderland
Chewing gum is really gross, chewing gum I hate the most -- Willy W.

you're a poet and you didnt know it (:

ClareT5 BRONZE said...
on Aug. 2 2010 at 8:23 pm
ClareT5 BRONZE, Katy, Texas
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Wow.  Very powerful images about the disillusionment of first loves.  I especially like the line "In the dirt, I bury hope that love leaves unlocked doors."  Your diction is amazing!

on Aug. 2 2010 at 1:44 pm
bbygurl21 PLATINUM, Boston, Massachusetts
29 articles 0 photos 111 comments

Favorite Quote:
sticks n stones my brick my bones but words cant

this is real amazing and great i want to write something this good some day

J.A.M. SILVER said...
on Jul. 31 2010 at 11:55 pm
J.A.M. SILVER, Lacey, Washington
6 articles 0 photos 12 comments
This was amazing. excellent imagery. It was truly inspiring. <3 Could you check out my poem in the forums? "I cry myself to sweet slumber"

on Jul. 31 2010 at 10:48 pm
OscarW. DIAMOND, Clarksville, Arkansas
95 articles 0 photos 41 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Let the beauty we love be what we do. There are hundreds ways to kneel and kiss the ground." - Rumi

Oh my goodness! That was so terribly wonderful! I applaude you, dear poet. :D