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Broken No More

November 2, 2012
By Court901 BRONZE, Magnolia, Texas
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"Imagniation is not a talent of some people, but it is the health of every person" -Ralph Waldo Emerson

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I tried filtering the discussion that had just befallen.
From these words my ears were swollen.

I hunted swiftly for the joke
That occurred in the words they spoke.

“We’re not together anymore.” What did that mean?
Separation grabbed hold of others, but not me!

What was going to happen? Where would I go?
I’ll stay right here where I belong in my home.

With Mommy and Daddy by my side,
And no tears being cried.

Was it because of me? Was it my doing?
I’ll seize these words and start chewing.

'til these words are crushed and exist no more.
I’ll demolish this moment of shock and horror.

By no means will this monster be spoken of.
Because this house will be swallowed by love.


I’m hurling the quarrelling in the debris
And removing our peace off the gurney.

The nonsense has touched its length.
I’m rebooting Dad with more strength.

To patch this family and make it right
So we can all sleep sound at night.

© Catlin B., Marblehead, MA

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thatunknownthing DIAMOND said...
on Jul. 1 2013 at 7:54 am
thatunknownthing DIAMOND, Dubai, Other
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&quot;Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift; that&#039;s why they call it the present&quot;

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I like how you fir in both a sensible message and a rhyme in this poem, that's a talent! :)
Niquel said...
on Jun. 24 2013 at 2:34 pm
Niquel, Lipan, Texas
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If you don&#039;t design your own plan, you&#039;ll fall into someone else&#039;s plan. And guess what they have planned for you? Not much.<br /> <br /> -Jim Rohn

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That is beautiful.
SincerelyManon GOLD said...
on Jun. 8 2013 at 10:16 pm
SincerelyManon GOLD, Holyoke, Massachusetts
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Extremely touching and words can't describe my love for this poem. :)
bree_bree GOLD said...
on Jun. 5 2013 at 1:42 pm
bree_bree GOLD, Auburn, Kentucky
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mistakes are made to be learned from.

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No reall words can describe how amazing this peice is. The message is what counts.
Court901 BRONZE said...
on May. 22 2013 at 7:04 pm
Court901 BRONZE, Magnolia, Texas
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&quot;Imagniation is not a talent of some people, but it is the health of every person&quot; -Ralph Waldo Emerson

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I have been through two divorces: my mom from my biological father and from my step father. The biggest blow was from my step father. And thanks :)
Carpe-Caffeam GOLD said...
on May. 22 2013 at 5:19 pm
Carpe-Caffeam GOLD, No Where, Florida
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What inspired you to write this? It felt like it was being written from experience, but maybe that was just me..excellent job, though! :D
Jeeves12345 GOLD said...
on May. 20 2013 at 10:51 pm
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I love how it rythmes together smoothy like a river.This has given me more ideas for poems. I shall try my best to make a poem to your liking. 
Soccer23 GOLD said...
on May. 18 2013 at 7:26 pm
Soccer23 GOLD, Rockton, Illinois
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I loved it! Very deep and touching. You are an amazing writer! Continue to writ
iDani-iBeauty SILVER said...
on May. 18 2013 at 12:45 am
iDani-iBeauty SILVER, Chicago, Illinois
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- I Liked It ! Very Emotional And Deep .. It Was Kind Of Like Reading A Short Novel For A Second ! It Was Really Good !  - Can You Please Check Out One Of My Poems ?! Please And Thank You :)
Wings10FeetTall GOLD said...
on May. 17 2013 at 6:15 pm
Wings10FeetTall GOLD, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
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This is really great! I love it! I like the way that some of the stanzas had a little bit of a rhyme to them and others didn't.
ChocolateLove SILVER said...
on May. 17 2013 at 1:39 pm
ChocolateLove SILVER, Warsaw, Other
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Wow, I love it :D. It's touching, it's deep and it's simply amazing. You are very talented, write on :). 
Court901 BRONZE said...
on May. 16 2013 at 7:18 pm
Court901 BRONZE, Magnolia, Texas
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&quot;Imagniation is not a talent of some people, but it is the health of every person&quot; -Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Thank you :)
CamillaJ said...
on May. 16 2013 at 7:14 pm
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Your poems are really sad, but really good.