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March 1, 2013
By Alex_Writer GOLD, West Palm Beach, Florida
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"In the long run, we shape our lives, and we shape ourselves. The process never ends until we die. And the choices we make are ultimately our own responsibility." ~Eleanor Roosevelt

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Broken down,
Torn apart,
Dirty smudges,
Never loved

A doll with loose arms,
With scratches covering her body,
With hair that will never stay down,
With legs that wont bend right

Thrown down,
Ripped apart,
Dark smudges,
Never loved

A doll with eyes that never open,
With gum stuck in her hair,
With clothes shredded,
With a smile struck on her face

Smashed down,
Cut apart,
Deep smudges,
Never loved

A doll never cared for,
Who is actually a girl,
Nobody knows her,
Nobody cares about her

Broken in half

© Stephanie C., Gaithersburg, MD

The author's comments:
I have read books and seen movies, and there are girls who feel this way inside. I think we can all relate to this poem one way or another. You being broken, inside or out.
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wordnerd54 SILVER said...
on May. 9 2013 at 1:09 am
wordnerd54 SILVER, Sparta, New Jersey
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This is a beautiful poem. I love how you used the image of the doll, and the description of how it was broken was impeccable - wow, great job!
Hanban12 ELITE said...
on Apr. 16 2013 at 8:50 am
Hanban12 ELITE, Lake Worth, Florida
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Gasp! This is soooo sad! The emotions are incredible! Ur amazing! :D
Enderman GOLD said...
on Apr. 5 2013 at 5:22 pm
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Oh my goodness!  This is one of the saddest poems that I have ever read!  You are an excellent poet!!!