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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 May. 4 2015 at 10:07 am
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i feel this within. i love this poem mind if i add this to my favorites
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Love the rhyme and the fantastic last line!
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I agree with you completely its really good this has to be my favorite limerick
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its really good.
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this isnt a limerick?
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this is amazing work! great job! 5 stars!
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I'll check out your work if you check out mine. Deal or no deal.
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on Dec. 30 2014 at 6:08 pm
Thefanatasticagirlie101 SILVER, Euless, Texas
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@Appul I totally agree with you. Someday, somehow, somewhere, she will become the next generation author that changed writing styles for teens in a whole different level. Keep up the great work Kiana.
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Wow! I love the rhythm and imagery! :)
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This poem totally captures it...awesome!!
Appul said...
on Jul. 22 2014 at 1:29 am
I loved your poem. You have the gift of writing. God bless !!
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Your poem was simply breath taking. Your choice words spoke louder and with much more clarity than anything I've read in a while. I will definitely be sharing this with my creative writing class, with due credit of course.
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I really do love this poem a lot!
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on Apr. 28 2014 at 2:40 am
lovely poem dont know the feeling but i can picture it :)
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Needed this. Now.. That is all.
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I love your poem it descripes my feelings  
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love this..my.feelings.exactly.
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I love your poem.
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Best poem I've read about love. Speaks so many volumes.
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This is probably the best thing i've read on here. five outta five stars. check out some of my work??