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The Meaning of Love? MAG
November 8, 2008
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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ILiveToRead PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 28 2022 at 9:58 pm
So thought invoking and inspirational, it leads one to imagine leaving ones troubles for a dream, away from the pain of love. For love is such a curious unknown, fickle thing it is, so confusing it stands to reason why one may still ask, "what is love?"
living-dead-girl-666 PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 3 2021 at 10:06 pm
Wow, I really liked this poem
Maddie265 said...
on Oct. 15 2020 at 8:35 am
This was a short poem, with rhyming and I liked that. It's very beautiful and has a soothing tone to it. I also loved the last line of the poem!
on Dec. 14 2017 at 2:44 am
really is an amazing poem
on Dec. 11 2017 at 4:25 am
Fantastic poem
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on Nov. 28 2017 at 3:25 pm
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olala said...
on Nov. 28 2017 at 3:21 pm
I'm sure your to young to be this instrested in "love"!
on Nov. 22 2017 at 9:25 pm
amazing.I loved your poem.
100JEFFREY BRONZE said...
on Sep. 25 2017 at 12:17 pm
hello do u kno a thing
EdgarAllanPoe said...
on Sep. 21 2015 at 1:06 pm
that's what happens when you don't love with a loves that's more than love. you noob.
futurista12 ELITE said...
on Aug. 9 2015 at 12:04 pm
This is a beautiful poem.. you're really talented
