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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.

This work has been published in the Teen Ink monthly print magazine. This piece has been published in Teen Ink’s monthly print magazine.





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soccerismylife said...
Jul. 9, 2010 at 8:48 am:
beautiful poem! really loved it, great job!
 
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twilight_angel said...
Jul. 9, 2010 at 8:16 am:
great poem : ) keep it up, you're amazing 
 
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kksme This work has been published in the Teen Ink monthly print magazine. said...
Jul. 9, 2010 at 8:13 am:
This is the most amazing thing I've ever read. It might be my favorite poem of all time. Please keep writing.
 
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DyingGrace said...
Jun. 30, 2010 at 8:33 pm:
Oh my. -gasps- This ws lovely. You have such beautiful work. I love this so much...
 
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peacelovepoetry said...
Jun. 30, 2010 at 12:08 pm:
wow!!! i wish i had your creativity. this is fantastic :)
 
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just-a-joy said...
Jun. 24, 2010 at 1:06 pm:
that right there was beautifuly killer!!!!!!! wow loved it
 
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M2M4life:) said...
Jun. 21, 2010 at 10:19 pm:

oh my gosh!!! i absolutely love this.. you hav a wonderful talent

 

 

 
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ShahedThis teenager is a 'regular' and has contributed a lot of work, comments and/or forum posts, and has received many votes and high ratings over a long period of time. said...
Jun. 20, 2010 at 7:59 pm:

Love this! Great job! Yes I did enjoy it!

 

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Shanii211 replied...
Jun. 21, 2010 at 3:38 pm :
U did a great job and this poem seems proffessionally written (meaning ur a gr8 writer) keep writing!
 
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tweety1ofakind said...
Jun. 20, 2010 at 7:43 pm:
i absolutely loved it !! keep up the work because that was touching !!
 
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ShenelleCrystalx3 said...
Jun. 17, 2010 at 8:15 pm:
That was really good ! Please come and check my poems :) Thanks .
 
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kksme This work has been published in the Teen Ink monthly print magazine. said...
Jun. 17, 2010 at 6:19 pm:
this is so good!
 
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andshesfearless said...
Jun. 17, 2010 at 5:34 pm:
this is SO amazing. you have to keep writing
 
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Nelmo said...
Jun. 17, 2010 at 3:47 pm:
that is really good. I really loved it, keep writing
 
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PoetryLovesMe said...
Jun. 17, 2010 at 1:50 pm:
Really inspiring, awesome writing you are really talented keep up the good work!:]
 
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We_Are_Broken said...
Jun. 17, 2010 at 12:09 pm:
I loved this! You are a really good writer! :)
 
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VanishingEntity said...
Jun. 17, 2010 at 12:08 pm:
Really nice, I love "As hollow kisses turn to dust and fall against my skin," very nice imagery!
 
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LiVIng.4.LoVE said...
Jun. 17, 2010 at 12:08 pm:
This poem is absolutely fantastic! Truly inspiring!
 
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trblue said...
Jun. 17, 2010 at 9:11 am:
your good and it dose not lack anything. i feel it
 
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ericers123 said...
Jun. 6, 2010 at 4:34 pm:
Wow. think that this is the best ive seen on this site yet! Its sooo good! thanks for sharing it!
 
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