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The Meaning of Love? MAG
November 8, 2008
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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carilloony GOLD said...
on May. 13 2011 at 9:45 pm
I love love love this poem. Really amazing. My favorite line is "Bare feet, run, lead me home, where I am Mother’s child,". I don't know why but it's so pure and innocent and gives such nice imagery. :) Great job again!!
VanillaDee said...
on May. 13 2011 at 7:51 pm
This is a beautiful poem, you have a lot of talent. My favourite bits are, "As hollow kisses turn to dust and fall against my skin," and "If broken wings may carry dreams, and carry me to sleep,". I felt that the whole poem summed up your emotions perfectly.
featherssss said...
on May. 13 2011 at 3:05 pm
this is so beautiful, i can relate to this alot. very good poem
pinkypromise23 PLATINUM said...
on May. 13 2011 at 3:02 pm
wow...that is simply amazing...espically 'as hollow kisses turn to dust and fall against my skin' amazing.
dancergurl22 BRONZE said...
on May. 13 2011 at 8:31 am
this poem is amazing! i LOVE IT!
MirrorImage1403 SILVER said...
on May. 13 2011 at 7:33 am
This is really really good. I love the imagery and it can relate to a lot of people! If you could give me some critique, that would be awesome!
kaleighmay GOLD said...
on Apr. 22 2011 at 10:47 am
I can honestly truely relate to this piece. I absolutely love it!!!
n862 said...
on Apr. 21 2011 at 8:38 pm
That is possibly the best piece of poetry I have ever read
TheRunningPrincess said...
on Apr. 21 2011 at 7:53 pm
Wow, I wish I could write like this. I always thought I had some talent at poetry but now I know that I pretty much suck.
AndySixxLover GOLD said...
on Apr. 21 2011 at 4:41 pm
I love this omg your sooo good
babe! said...
on Apr. 21 2011 at 1:17 pm
i loved his poem alot and ithink if you really read you will fall in love with it!!!!
KaitlynMarie GOLD said...
on Apr. 21 2011 at 7:22 am
honestly this is amazing <33 i love it! keep writing!
