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A million Hearts

April 19, 2012
By little-bird-girl GOLD, Flemington, New Jersey
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little-bird-girl GOLD, Flemington, New Jersey
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"For poise, walk with the knowledge that you never walk alone."

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We are so very easily broken.
our sugar blown bones
are nestled
inside crackling paper skin
our hearts beat
together
if you listen closely
you can hear the soft
thump.
thump.
thump.
of a million hearts
We all ache to be beautiful.
We bind our feet
and squeeze into corsets
and stain our eyes blue.
All hoping with each passing day arrives
a warm and cinnamon sense of
belonging
but it never comes.

© LZ A., Grand Junction, CO

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Maybe inside we're not all that different from each other...you know?
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Saphirra BRONZE said...
on Dec. 23 2012 at 4:03 pm
Saphirra BRONZE, Auburn, Pennsylvania
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&ldquo;Falling is just like flying except there&rsquo;s a more permanent destination.&rdquo; -Some person on Tumblr

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Awww really?:) I'm so glad!<3<3
little-bird-girl GOLD said...
on Dec. 23 2012 at 1:12 am
little-bird-girl GOLD, Flemington, New Jersey
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;For poise, walk with the knowledge that you never walk alone.&quot;

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Haha thanks very much! You actually inspired me to start writing again  : )
Saphirra BRONZE said...
on Nov. 11 2012 at 5:04 pm
Saphirra BRONZE, Auburn, Pennsylvania
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Favorite Quote:
&ldquo;Falling is just like flying except there&rsquo;s a more permanent destination.&rdquo; -Some person on Tumblr

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You know, you are an amazing writerXD You really have a lot a talent! I love this!