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The Meaning of Love? MAG

November 8, 2008
By Kiana Baker GOLD, Alto, Texas
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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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on Apr. 15 2011 at 1:38 pm
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awwwwwww it is adorable make more exactly like this

 

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on Apr. 13 2011 at 6:45 pm
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No kidding!I wish I could write something like this!!! ;P

 

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Nice,.,.,.,I <3 It
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This is the best poem that I have ever read on TeenInk!!! I Love It!!!
lostandcofused said...
on Apr. 8 2011 at 8:48 am
your a rlly good writer :) love it
RFarage said...
on Apr. 6 2011 at 12:17 pm
I love this poem! It's cute but sad at the same time. I think this is the best way to describe how someone feels when they're broken-hearted.
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I love it!!!!! "If broken wings may carry dreams, and carry me to sleep, take me far away from love and tell me what it means." Amazing limerick!
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Honestlyy most amazing poem i have ever read <3
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"If broken wings may carry dreams, and carry me to sleep, take me far away from love and tell me what it means."- I love the last two sentences. This limerick is awesome. I love it. You have a great talent. Continue writing more.
Skylight said...
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Wow, this is so powerful! It made me cry. :)
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i first saw this a while back, but every time i see it on teenink's homepage, i like to read it again. its so amazing, i have a hard time remembering this was written by a fellow teen. keep it up. anyone who can write like this has a big future in the writing business.
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i LOVE this like really trly!! so pretty! keep doing this!!
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Wow. Just... wow. I'm seriously in awe right now. This is fantastic!!
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Really good, I loved the way you played with your words, and how you made me feel what you were saying!
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After reading this poem, I felt sad inside. This poem truly emits sadness wonderfully. I really liked the poem. You did a wonderful job! Keep writing great poems!
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I was reading your poem aloud to myself and for some reason my eyes started to water and my voice wavered. I loved this
jbird said...
on Mar. 30 2011 at 9:05 am
i had to read this like 3 times just to make sure i was reading something this brilliant <3
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 i am just new and i have only read 5 poems so far, 3 that were very good, yours is one of the three. Continue in writing maybe you can make a book, something such as the marked series or whatever you feel comfortable with. GOOD LUCK!
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The first poem i've read on this site and may i say its a great way to begin. I love the way you played with words
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on Mar. 28 2011 at 1:40 pm
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beautiful rhyming and imagery :)