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m3jay
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since 2000-06-14
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0 posted 2000-07-18 02:49 AM


I will never forget the days we once had
The days when you were everything to me
My mind used to tell me we'd be together forever
But now I realize that was all a big dream
The feelings I have for you will never go
I wish I could take back that one regretful day
The day when I willingly let you slide from my arms
Never did I think of the astonishing pain of regrets
That I would once have to live through
The sight of you in someone else's arms
Makes my heart shatter into a million pieces
I sometimes wonder if you still think of me
Or if to you, I'm just a face in the crowd
I wish so very much that one day we can have it all back
But for now, I'll sit here silently
Remembering all the memories we once shared
Everyday my love grows much stronger
Hoping that one day you will feel the same
And put back the pieces of my broken heart.

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roxane
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since 1999-09-02
Posts 505
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1 posted 2000-07-19 06:22 PM


it's hard to write a really original love poem because you often find yourself using the same old cliches.  one thing that i would try to avoid in this poem is the use of phrases that sound a little trite.  using the line
Makes my heart shatter into a million pieces
it sort of depreciates the value of your pain.  do you know what i mean by that?  also, you want to give more of the story of how you lost your love.  you only say you regret the day that you "willingly" let hime or her go.  to me, having a story, or at least a dominant image or emotion in a poem really adds to it poetic value.  good luck with it.

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