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Arius Miura de Galdri
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since 2007-07-04
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Michigan, USA

0 posted 2007-11-07 11:08 PM


"Broken People"

Shattered dreams make up the stuff of life
Our modern world, so full of stress and strife
Within the hectic confines of this place,
We struggle everyday to just keep pace

And when we pray we’ve finally pulled ahead,
Right down another twisted path we’re led
By forces overpowering who feel
We still have something left for them to steal

Mankind, a broken people to be sure
Who always take the bait and chase the lure
Free will is overrated, many think
As they spend their final dollar on a drink

And happiness is found, some people brag,
In dirty needles or in plastic bags
This empty promise drags so many down
Into the Sea of Lies, in which they drown

With spirits bruised, so wearily we pray
For just a sign to guide us through these days
But precious few will ever truly find
A destiny that isn’t poison-lined

AMdG
11/7/2007

"My candle burns at both ends; it will not last the night; but ah, my foes, and oh, my friends--it gives a lovely light!"  -Edna St. Vincent Millay

© Copyright 2007 Timothy Mitchal Nicholas - All Rights Reserved
Gumpy
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since 2007-11-06
Posts 143
Canada
1 posted 2007-11-08 02:34 AM


I really liked this poem.
I am trying to deal with having to be away from my wife and two girls because, among other things, she is drifting on that sea of lies now.
Great poem.

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16
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Kapolei, Hawaii, USA
2 posted 2007-11-08 03:30 AM


I believe that some when they are broken are being called to a higher level...for example...the situation with Dog the bounty hunter...with his big mouth he has placed himself in a delimma in which it seems that everything is lost...still I believe that the way he responds to his situation will either leave him a broken man or make a better man of him...and if he makes the right choices, he will be allright, even if his A & E show is permanantly canceled...James
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