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Breaking Stone MAG
July 10, 2009
Below me are the put-downs
others made of me in stone.
Only I can break them,
and only I alone.
For even though they're marked in stone,
they're not permanent. They don't matter.
Only I know my true feelings,
and they can make rocks shatter.
Then I took my true feelings,
and etched them in the sky,
Now I always know what I am,
and the reason why.
© Sandy H., Woodbridge, CT
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PurpleBrass1st SILVER said...
on Jun. 16 2013 at 1:52 pm
I love this! It's short and sweet and really captures what others cannot put into words! :) Really exceptional!
readaholic PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 18 2013 at 6:59 pm
LOL It's ok! I didn't find it offensive at all, a lot of people mistake me for a male on this site! Thank you for your kind comment!
BorderlineGenius777 SILVER said...
on Apr. 18 2013 at 10:47 am
Oh my. I am truly and dearly sorry. This website does not give gender, and your username gave no indication either, so I merely assumed. Though, assuming does make an a** of you and me now, doesn't it? Again, quite sorry!
readaholic PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 17 2013 at 4:19 pm
LOL Thanks!!!
LivelyJade SILVER said...
on Apr. 16 2013 at 6:59 pm
So good! *looks up at the sky* That is soooo awesome :)
readaholic PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 16 2013 at 6:47 pm
Thank you, but I have to ask, why do you immediately assume I'm a "sir"?
BorderlineGenius777 SILVER said...
on Apr. 16 2013 at 3:37 pm
I quite enjoyed it, good sir. Very moving, while still managing to keep it at a shorter lenght, allowing those who have shorter attention spans than others to enjoy it as well. Bravo, sir, bravo!
readaholic PLATINUM said...
on Mar. 28 2013 at 12:24 pm
Thanks!!
readaholic PLATINUM said...
on Mar. 25 2013 at 6:32 pm
LOL (literally, not like those fakers out there) I wrote this poem like 5 years ago, but thanks!...
TaylorWintry DIAMOND said...
on Mar. 24 2013 at 2:09 pm
I agree with everybody. This is truly short, sweet, to the point, and FANTASTIC! It's got a great rhythm and it's strong, despite the fact that it may be a shorter poem. Amazing job, as usual! (:
readaholic PLATINUM said...
on Feb. 9 2012 at 6:37 am
Thanks!!!!
NorthernWriter said...
on Feb. 8 2012 at 6:11 pm
I'm not too good at interpreting poems, but I truly enjoyed the references to stones in yours. Stones are hard, unbreakable, and tough...but they also hurt if they're thrown at you! Great job! I would suggest using fancier word choice to make your poem more poetic. Good luck with your writing!
readaholic PLATINUM said...
on Sep. 13 2011 at 6:12 pm
Thanks! :) but just so you know, I didn't have anything to do with the pic....
literateViolet BRONZE said...
on Sep. 13 2011 at 9:33 am
love the pic and this poem great job
readaholic PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 4 2011 at 9:42 am
oh, ok then....still confused, but ok :S
Violetrose said...
on Jun. 3 2011 at 1:48 pm
It was really good!
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