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A Broken Heart

Not at my own reflection do I look, Nor can I stand the sound of my own voice. I never write new letters in my book, But if I did they’d spell disastrous choice. It’s more than rare I turn the T.V. on And drown through endless streams of more the same. Each morning comes as merely one more gone, From more remaining of relentless shame. There are no days in which I’m warmed by sun. I find no comfort under midnight moon. - In all of those, I see my little one, Whose voice I haven’t heard since nearly June; And though I will again - I dread this part: “Where’d you go, daddy? Why’d you break my heart?” 2/7/2017

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Date: 2/16/2017 5:46:00 PM
Phillip...*tear*... well done...congratulations...big hugs deb
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Phillip Garcia
Date: 2/16/2017 6:08:00 PM
Thank you, Deb, for all your wonderful comments! Sad plotlines aside, it's encouraging to receive such positive feedback. Thank you!
Date: 2/15/2017 3:20:00 AM
You placed with this poem and I want to congratulate you, but I do it with a much needed hug!
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Phillip Garcia
Date: 2/15/2017 4:54:00 AM
Eh, I was just being whiney. That ol' chestnut
Date: 2/14/2017 5:39:00 AM
The worst kind of heartbreak! Congrats, Phillip!
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Date: 2/13/2017 5:31:00 PM
Such a moving, beautiful, sad poem, Phillip. I hope you can write to her. Congratulations and best wishes.
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Date: 2/13/2017 3:44:00 PM
Very moving and well expressed. Congratulations and blessings, Janis.
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Date: 2/7/2017 10:49:00 PM
Innocence shattered, right before your eyes. Moving sonnet, Phillip:(
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Phillip Garcia
Date: 2/8/2017 12:32:00 AM
Yes indeed. Thank you Daniel
Date: 2/7/2017 8:59:00 PM
Aww a heartfelt indeed... As long as you're there for her, her little heart will always be opened and sweet for you. Wishing you all the best Phillip :)
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Phillip Garcia
Date: 2/7/2017 9:07:00 PM
Thank you Akkina! You're very sweet to say so. Much appreciated!
Date: 2/7/2017 8:18:00 PM
Send her all your poetry Phillip, and should she be too little to read yet, one day these words will mean everything to her. This is heartfelt and beautiful! 7 ; )
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Phillip Garcia
Date: 2/7/2017 8:45:00 PM
Thank you, Connie! I've tried to write for her before (she's five) and it proves to be real difficult. I'd rather write her happy stuff anyways. Now, if I could just find my "happy thoughts" notebook... :)
Date: 2/7/2017 7:47:00 PM
Garcia I just finished reading your poetry and I have found it to be a sad poem. A good sad poem you wrote. Nice to meet you Gracia.
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Phillip Garcia
Date: 2/7/2017 8:46:00 PM
Thank you, Darlene. I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment. Nice to meet you as well!

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