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Broken Beautiful

August 29, 2014
By EmilytheBelleofA. DIAMOND, Athens, Georgia
EmilytheBelleofA. DIAMOND, Athens, Georgia
81 articles 5 photos 1486 comments

Favorite Quote:
To love is to be vulnerable; Triumph is born out of struggle; We notice shadows most when they stand alone in the midst of overwhelming light.


We put walls

around our hearts,

for we are afraid

to get hurt.

 

We hide away our precious hearts,

inside chests,

frightened that other people

will crack them like porcelain.

 

But when we construct

a barrier around our hearts,

we start to turn into statues,

wearing either a mask of wood or stone,

for we don't want our hearts

to feel the strife of this world.

 

And when we're hiding

our ruby hearts,

we're hiding them in dark chests,

and we learn to not trust and be open;

and so our hearts don't grow.

 

Instead of love settling on hearts,

we let the dust and ashes 

scatter everywhere

on our hearts,

on us;

slowly forgetting our true selfs,

as we start molding along with the world.

 

It seems like we're turning

into robots,

trying not to feel;

but as hard we try, we fail;

for we are people, we are humans,

and we can't help, but care. 

 

We can't help, but love;

for we're made to love and be loved.

And though we attempt 

to be empty,

the feeling emptiness

isn't meant for us;

it just doesn't suit us, it doesn't fit us. 

 

For we are meant 

to be

filled and overfilled

with the light 

that shines around us

and in the universe,

with the stars;

 

the light 

that is in 

this world

and that we can find

if we just peel

back the skin 

of this hurting world.


The author's comments:

I know the feeling of being afraid to get hurt. And it's a frightening feeling. I really do think that people are afraid to feel. And I understand. Because I was one of those people. I think most of us hide our hearts and put walls around ourselves, thinking that we'll be safe. Maybe to some extent it is "safe," but I don't think it is safe. For when we hide ourselves, we're afraid to trust, love, and be open. We don't let our hearts grow. Our hearts are meant to grow. We are meant to live, not just merely exist. To me, it seems like most people, are doing a fairly good job of imitating robots. I truly belive that we live in a hurting world, but there's still hope. If you just see peel the skin of our world, there is light. We live in a broken, beautiful world. I hope this all makes sense. I hope ya'll enjoy it! Thank you for stopping by to read it! ^_^


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on Nov. 12 2014 at 9:52 am
EmilytheBelleofA. DIAMOND, Athens, Georgia
81 articles 5 photos 1486 comments

Favorite Quote:
To love is to be vulnerable; Triumph is born out of struggle; We notice shadows most when they stand alone in the midst of overwhelming light.

Also, you're welcome, I guess; haha. :)

on Nov. 12 2014 at 9:52 am
EmilytheBelleofA. DIAMOND, Athens, Georgia
81 articles 5 photos 1486 comments

Favorite Quote:
To love is to be vulnerable; Triumph is born out of struggle; We notice shadows most when they stand alone in the midst of overwhelming light.

Thank you so much, haha! This was just one of my thoughts on how we are in this world. Your comments have encouraged me and made me happy, and I thank you for that.  Also, I agree. Love is a big part of us and the world and the universe, I think; haha, if that makes sense. XD Thank you, so much again! :)

on Nov. 11 2014 at 7:43 pm
Nightingale74 PLATINUM, Beavercreek, Ohio
46 articles 0 photos 152 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;When you need something to believe in, believe in yourself.&quot;<br /> &quot;A poem unwritten is only a thought; unshared, unsaid...&quot;

There are almost no words...this poem was so beautiful! I especially liked the line "We can't help, but love; for we're made to love and be loved." because I think it is so true. It's in our nature seek for love...love is a part of each and every one of us. And you expressed this idea with grace and wisdom. Thank you! 

on Sep. 10 2014 at 7:23 pm
EmilytheBelleofA. DIAMOND, Athens, Georgia
81 articles 5 photos 1486 comments

Favorite Quote:
To love is to be vulnerable; Triumph is born out of struggle; We notice shadows most when they stand alone in the midst of overwhelming light.

Thank you! ^_^ You made my day. ^_^

on Sep. 8 2014 at 8:58 pm
guard-girl GOLD, Clover, South Carolina
10 articles 11 photos 147 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.&quot;<br /> Proverbs 3:5-6

That was beautiful! And I agree. Great job! :)