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MorningStar Member
since 2009-10-26
Posts 290Pittsburgh, Pa 
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I said to myself I won't be broken Although your machine grinds me beneath it's wheels I won't go easily to your way No, not quietly at all I told myself I won't give in Although your reasons, your ultimatums strike at the very heart of me tearing into my soft and vulnerable spaces I still won't give in, No matter that I tremble Saying That this way you have, this thing you do, This process of wearing down and wearing away It isn't going finish me Isn't going to end me, No matter the strength you lend to the wheels Life has a way of training and conditioning the attentive and the willing And memories of long ago storms, of howled winds and bruised angry skies that threaten uprooting Teach lessons and leave weathering How else would I know, How else could I be so sure that no matter what you do How you scheme, manipulate and control I won't break Your machine Your crushing will and your injurious way Can't and won't move me beyond what I know to be the truth And the truth is That I won't be broken Not by this Not by you No matter what you choose to do I said to myself I won't be broken And I won't I'm going to win this Because I already have "I'll tell you how the sun rose A ribbon at a time..." - Emily Dickinson |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Just so the party you were writing about has any doubt how you feel, Aenea, I think by thee time this has been read your thoughts are loud and perfectly clear. ~~ Those who are silent are the first to be shot. ~~ |
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ebonygirl Member Elite
since 2011-07-14
Posts 2000California U.S.A |
Aenea, Well said, you wont be broken by manipulation, you too strong for that, girl! enjoyed, ms. e |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
this way you have, this thing you do, This process of wearing down and wearing away It isn't going finish me Isn't going to end me, No matter the strength you lend to the wheels I love the strength and determination your mantra demonstrates... If I had some pom poms and even the tiniest smidgen of coordination, I'd volunteer as cheerleader! *S* Instead, I'll just say... BRAVO!!! *S* |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
Strong. Purposeful, an excellent self review and expression. JL  Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself. |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Aenea, don't I just know the scenario! You go, girl! This is magnificent. I just know that you will always be OK, no matter the pain. I have a poetry club with girls at a children's home. Most of the children there are there because they have been abused in some form or another. May I read your poem to them, please? Hugs Owl |
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MorningStar Member
since 2009-10-26
Posts 290Pittsburgh, Pa |
JerryPat2 - Thank you! My new motto is make it plain. That way we all knew where we stand. Ms. E - Thank you! It took me a second to figure it out. But once I got it, there was no going back! Suthern - LOL! Thank you Owl - Of course you can. I'd be honored, in fact!! "I'll tell you how the sun rose |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you, Aenea. Smiles. Owl |
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