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A Broken Music Box

It was many years ago I bought a music box The top had two birds Wand up- it played a tune That meant a lot to me We packed for a move Two immature teens Tired they rested In their careless play They screamed, laughed and cried While breaking stuff I heard a loud thump Then a shattered sound my music box broke The rug had pieces Ready for the trush Tears stinging my eyes Trying not to weep Tears stinging my eyes For the music box

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Kevin Shaw

Date: 8/31/2017 10:06:00 AM

The Music box evokes childhood memories, but alas do children listen to music boxes any more, have the chimes died along with your shattered pieces. I love your poem and thank you for sharing it, regards, Kevin

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/31/2017 5:50:00 PM

Hello Kevin,the music box does not evoke childhood memories for me. I had bought it when i was in South Carolina at a flea market.It had a beautiful tune I had enjoyed. to listen to. Just a memeories now. have a nice evening my friend.

Ben Burton

Date: 8/29/2017 9:18:00 PM

This is simple and evocatively sad, Darlene. You've made me long to hear that music box play, like new, which is a sign of a well-written piece, my dear.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/30/2017 9:23:00 AM

Hello Ben,the music box had a romantic song playing. I listened toit often. I miss it, just a memory now. have a nice day my friend.

Charlie Smith

Date: 8/29/2017 6:58:00 PM

Your emotions are always on display my dear, my best to you...

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/29/2017 8:10:00 PM

Hello Charlie,that music box gave a lot of emotion i really treasured that music box.I bought it in South Carolina Have a nice eveningw just a memory. Yes my emotions are with me when I write. All the best to you my friend.Have a nice evening.

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 8/28/2017 6:14:00 PM

Very sad poem, Darlene. You expressed your loss well though. Losing treasured things is always an emotionally painful experience. But newfound treasures are even more a joy to have. Very braveheart poetry. Love and smiles.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/28/2017 8:02:00 PM

Hello Freddie,yes it is sad,I will not be able to find a music box likethat again. I will remember it though.You are right there will always be another treasure. Love and Smiles to you as well my friend. have a nice evening love and hugs.

Alfred Berggren

Date: 8/28/2017 5:10:00 PM

I'm sorry you lost your music box. I can tell it meant a lot to you. I hope you tried to replace it with a new one.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/28/2017 8:07:00 PM

No that music box can not be found. But i will always remember it. i will find another treasure to treasure more. Are you near the hurricane? Was there a lot of damage done? Have a nice evening my friend.

Heidi Sands

Date: 8/27/2017 1:54:00 PM

This is so sad Darlene. You expressed this very well in the poem !

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/27/2017 3:25:00 PM

Hello Heidi, yes it is sad, I really miss that music box. have a nice day my friend.

Edward Mccall

Date: 8/27/2017 12:47:00 PM

This is a great little poem Darlene. So much emotion in so few words. It definitely tugged on my heart strings. Well done Darlene. {:-)

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/27/2017 3:26:00 PM

Thank you Edward, it is also sad for me. have a nice day my friend.