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Broken World (one of my personal favorites)
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Broken World (one of my personal favorites) |
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Darker Season Junior Member
since 2004-04-01
Posts 48Wisconsin |
Broken World Life was going good without a single cloud in sight This mother of three children thought that she had won the fight She treasured every moment, not a second went to waste But on her yearly checkup all her comfort was erased She thought that her recovery was on the healthy track But the doctor softly whispered that her cancer had come back When someone's life is torn apart It's more than just a broken heart It's broken dreams and broken hope And there's no real way to cope... Inside this Broken World A homeless man was starving as he sat along the street He begged a thousand strangers for a simple meal to eat There was no need for miracles to help this old man live A small part of their dinner would be all they'd need to give But no one ever offered him some food off of their plate And no one knew how much it meant until it was too late When someone's life is torn apart It's more than just a broken heart It's broken dreams and broken hope And there's no real way to cope... Inside this Broken World With just a simple kiss goodnight she thought her date was done But in her boyfriends twisted mind, the night had just begun No one else was in the room and he could not resist He told her that he wanted more and grabbed her by the wrist And though she had the self-respect to firmly to him "no" All her innocence was robbed before he let her go When someone's life is torn apart It's more than just a broken heart It's broken dreams and broken hope And there's no real way to cope... Inside this Broken World Four high school kids were out one night and it was getting late It was their final week of school before they'd graduate And everyone was laughing as they cruised the avenue But suddenly a stranger's truck came rushing into view And it's too bad that none of them will end their senior year This driver racing towards them had been drinking too much beer When someone's life is torn apart It's more than just a broken heart It's broken dreams and broken hope And there's no real way to cope... Inside this Broken World A man was always faithful and devoted to his wife And he was truly happy with this woman in his life But though his love for her was always genuine and true She was not as loyal. She had found somebody new Then breaking every wedding vow, she left with no remorse Destroying her old marriage when she filed for divorce When someone's life is torn apart It's more than just a broken heart It's broken dreams and broken hope And there's no real way to cope... Inside this Broken World A teenage boy walks up the stairs and locks his bedroom door He's sick of being lonely. He can't take it anymore The tears start coming slowly as he sits down on his bed He looks into the mirror and puts a gun up to his head And leaving one small note that said "I'll miss you Mom and Dad" This boy has just become the friend that no one ever had When someone's life is torn apart It's more than just a broken heart It's broken dreams and broken hope And there's no real way to cope... But open up your broken eyes It's a small world after all And you might be the next to fall... Inside this Broken World [This message has been edited by Darker Season (04-01-2004 07:11 PM).] |
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Grover Senior Member
since 2004-01-27
Posts 1967London, ON, Canada |
Well, you've addressed several emotional and spiritual struggles. This is a very well written poem, sincere and honest. Thanks for sharing and welcome to Passions!  |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Substantial...fabulous writing...James |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I can see why you would be very attached to this poem; it does contain a little bit of everyone's life in it...something that surely has touched many of us at one time or another. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
how sad, how true |
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Darker Season Junior Member
since 2004-04-01
Posts 48Wisconsin |
This one took awhile to write and I'm glad that you enjoy it. I have had a hard time finding inspiration lately, but with support like this, I'm sure I'll be writing again in no time. Thanks Andrew |
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