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I Take Back My Tears MAG

September 5, 2008
By Lilyan Howard BRONZE, Tallahasee, Florida
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I take back my tears
the wasted years
I spent crying
for what never could happen

I take back my heart
my shattered heart
Up off the ground
and back in my arms

I take back my hope
wasted on you
and toss it aside
for it has no meaning now

Nothing you say
no words
no songs
can heal the bleeding wound
That you opened again and again

I walk a free woman
held by nothing of yours
and fly away free
as free as the wind

© Ankaret E., Brampton, England

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RileyJameson SILVER said...
on Apr. 30 2011 at 1:34 pm
RileyJameson SILVER, Winnetka, Illinois
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I love this! The language flows beautifully. check out mine? thanks
Curly... BRONZE said...
on Apr. 30 2011 at 4:58 am
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Amazing! Very emotional and meaningful! I loved it! Keep it up
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on Apr. 8 2011 at 2:09 pm
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I personally find your poem very inspiring, I may be of the ,ale gender, but I still loved it!!:)
The_Girl_Next_Door PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 8 2011 at 1:56 pm
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It's simple and at the same time holds great meaning.  I have to say it's one of the better ones I've read :) You've done an amazing job with just these few words.  I myself write mostly of the pain brought on by someone I thought I loved.  I can relate to this one in so many ways.  Keep it up! I like everything about it!

Yours truly,

Alexandra

Jenns_Ink said...
on Apr. 8 2011 at 1:36 pm
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 I admire your poem. It is very strong and wise. Seriously. I love it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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MercilesslyBroken GOLD said...
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It's not till i read this that i finally realized you are a very strong person, and i wish to be like that with my love i will most aboslutely follow this. you inspired me
KimiRose GOLD said...
on Apr. 8 2011 at 10:30 am
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As I read this poem I identified with it completely - it felt like it had been written about me, which is something I love about it, cos it could be about anyone as it is such a universal theme. Amazing! :)
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on Apr. 8 2011 at 10:20 am
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i absolutley love this poem! Got me speechless, *clicks fav* Good work <33 ( :
RosePoet2012 BRONZE said...
on Apr. 8 2011 at 9:58 am
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I absolutely love this poem....it has made a lasting impression on my heart!
lostandconfused said...
on Apr. 8 2011 at 8:33 am
i love this poem its very inspirtational :)
Dunkelheitstieg BRONZE said...
on Apr. 8 2011 at 8:26 am
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When, i first read this poem, it helped me git rid of memories of someone that i needed to forget. I love your poem, the word choice is wonderful, and truthfully it's one of my favorite poems!
jsell123 said...
on Apr. 7 2011 at 8:42 am
umm this is really deep...GO YOU! hope everything is going succesfful for you, hmu sometime if you wanna chill. we can talk about COLLEGE ESSAYS!! YEEEEEEAHHHH!!!!
LovelyNeisha SILVER said...
on Apr. 5 2011 at 2:31 pm
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that was amzazing i feel like that you spoke what was on my heart keep writing girl
secrets said...
on Mar. 26 2011 at 9:58 pm
Be free!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ur poem is a great example for all girls tryin to get out of a terrible realionship! keep strong!!!!!! I love this poem keep the word of wisdom going!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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on Mar. 18 2011 at 7:46 am
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Thank You ^.^
IfOnly21 said...
on Mar. 17 2011 at 11:56 pm
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i thought it was really amazing:)
Alexis Oltendorf BRONZE said...
on Mar. 17 2011 at 9:17 pm
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It Was AMAZING! (:
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oh wow i love this, and the picture is perfect for it!
Crazy4Art SILVER said...
on Mar. 17 2011 at 8:33 pm
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I loved it

BriannaM. SILVER said...
on Mar. 17 2011 at 8:04 pm
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yay! i liked it!