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Broken Butterflies

February 13, 2015
By lastingbreath16 DIAMOND, Lake Alfred, Florida
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Broken lies
Broken Dreams
Broken Butterflies
That no one sees
Hidden away
With only one key
No light for anyone to see
Slowly dying
Peace by peace
And no one will ever know what that means

© Katie K., Macon, GA

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lastingbreath16 DIAMOND said...
on Apr. 2 2015 at 10:12 pm
lastingbreath16 DIAMOND, Lake Alfred, Florida
54 articles 3 photos 70 comments

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Thank you!
PianoKeys97 PLATINUM said...
on Mar. 23 2015 at 4:26 pm
PianoKeys97 PLATINUM, Medford, New Jersey
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&quot;You can be the ripest, juiciest peach in the world, and there&#039;s still going to be somebody who hates peaches.&quot; -Dita Von Teese

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Seems short and simple at first but after reading, I know it's anything but. This is a very moving poem. It is also very beautiful and sad. Your ideas are connected in a smooth, flowing way that leaves me wanting more. Especially your last line, "And no one will ever know what that means," was very powerful. What a twist. Well, keep writing!