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Broken- Fragments of Me

BROKEN-Fragments of me Fragments of me, were BROKEN off since the day I was born Burned in my memory each day my self worth was torn Fragments of me, fell off as all the little pieces they shattered Blasts of childhood destruction were never what really mattered Fragments of me, were bitten off by sarcastic words of derision Aggravated by my foolish heart and my own impetuous decisions Fragments of me, were blown off by jealousy and disdain I don't think my so-called friends noticed the missing pieces and my pain Then Miraculously I found you, better said you found me You saw me as I really was, and who I was meant to be You picked up all my fragments, with all my little pieces Your love, glued them back on me, even ironing out all my creases Now people see me not as broken, but as a person, whole Now, I thank God everyday, for bonding me, to the woman of my soul. John Derek Hamilton September 15,2016

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Jay Vee

Date: 7/7/2017 8:57:00 AM

Congrats on your win! being broken sucks, but there is no feeling like being put back together. Strong work!

John Hamilton
Date: 7/7/2017 2:19:00 PM

Thanks Joseph for the visit and nice comment! Cheers! John

Janis Thompson

Date: 7/6/2017 11:44:00 AM

I like the broken look to this shape poem. The pieces are floating, truly broke off. Well done. Congrats on your top win.

John Hamilton
Date: 7/6/2017 5:46:00 PM

Thanks Janis.

Charlie Smith

Date: 7/6/2017 10:49:00 AM

Great write John complimented by a cool presentation, congratulations...

John Hamilton
Date: 7/6/2017 5:46:00 PM

Thanks Charlie I appreciate the kind visit and comment!

Teddy Kimathi

Date: 7/6/2017 7:21:00 AM

Wow!! I really loved the way you expressed the brokenness and later harmony within you, using awesome layouts!! Congrats John, for your well-deserved 2nd placement in the contest!! ;-)

John Hamilton
Date: 7/6/2017 8:59:00 AM

Wow nice comment Teddy I do appreciate your visits! Take care John

Kai Michael Neumann

Date: 7/6/2017 2:26:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. A true story, I suppose. I can relate to it very much. The power of love to heal the broken. Many wishes, Kai

John Hamilton
Date: 7/6/2017 8:58:00 AM

Yeah true story but so many years ago, even so a catharsis of sorts, thanks for the nice visit and comment Kai!

Heidi Sands

Date: 7/4/2017 10:12:00 PM

Congratulations John!

John Hamilton
Date: 7/5/2017 9:07:00 AM

Thanks Heidi, was a nice surprise this morning!

Lewis Raynes

Date: 7/4/2017 9:57:00 PM

A great poem John, congratulations with your placement.

John Hamilton
Date: 7/5/2017 9:06:00 AM

Thanks Lewis was a great prompt, lots of good entries. thanks again!

Deborah Burch

Date: 3/11/2017 12:24:00 PM

John this is so beautiful...even the appropriate layout is stunning!! How wonderful to find a love that is the destined glue of your life!! Blessings to you...well done my friend! Big Hugggs deb (and congratulations! :) )

John Hamilton
Date: 3/11/2017 4:23:00 PM

Thanks Deb I appreciate your comments.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 9/24/2016 8:28:00 AM

Your wife sure inspires lovely poems:) Congratulations on your win, John:)

John Hamilton
Date: 9/24/2016 12:51:00 PM

Thanks Jo

Morgen Farmer

Date: 9/22/2016 4:26:00 AM

Wonderful poem John. I bet your wife is touched by this. Congratulations on being placed in the contest.

John Hamilton
Date: 9/22/2016 8:12:00 AM

Thanks Morgan, she was, it was heartfelt for sure.

Sara Chansarkar

Date: 9/21/2016 12:32:00 PM

You are lucky that she found you!Beautifully written John!

John Hamilton
Date: 9/21/2016 3:31:00 PM

Thanks Sara

Jean Murray

Date: 9/21/2016 11:31:00 AM

Beautiful how you were lifted up by her John.

John Hamilton
Date: 9/21/2016 12:27:00 PM

Thanks Jean

Lu Loo

Date: 9/21/2016 6:56:00 AM

John, we must always thank God everyday!Congratulations on your placement in the contest :)-luloo

John Hamilton
Date: 9/21/2016 8:15:00 AM

Thanks Laura

Agnes Krampe

Date: 9/21/2016 6:19:00 AM

Interesting poem, great tribute to your wife. I like what how your layout emphasizes the words, John. Congrats on your placement. Agnes

John Hamilton
Date: 9/21/2016 8:15:00 AM

Thanks Agnes

Alberta Loepppky

Date: 9/16/2016 6:47:00 PM

Very well written I know your pain and felt your pain as well But you have come through it. Your trials have made you stronger Bless you for the man you have become. Thank you Sylvie as well for helping my son to become the man he is. Love you both Mom

John Hamilton
Date: 9/16/2016 7:22:00 PM

Thanks Mom you were always there for me, thanks for everything, thanks for the comment and visit. Love you too!

Nette Onclaud

Date: 9/16/2016 5:23:00 PM

i'm taken by this soulful, deep write which fills me with love.. greeat piece, john!..huggs

John Hamilton
Date: 9/16/2016 7:19:00 PM

Thanks Nette I appreciate your feedback.

Tim Smith

Date: 9/16/2016 11:45:00 AM

A fantastic poem John...haven't commented much in the past few days...fried my keyboard and am using the on-screen one. A pain in the arse

John Hamilton
Date: 9/16/2016 3:35:00 PM

Thanks Tim much appreciated your visit and comment!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/15/2016 9:56:00 PM

why did I call you Hamilton? Hahaha. I am going nuts today, John!!

John Hamilton
Date: 9/16/2016 10:08:00 AM

no problem.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/15/2016 9:55:00 PM

wow, I know Constance, and she is going to LOVE this one. GREAT job, Hamilton. I am doing fine and hope you are too.

John Hamilton
Date: 9/16/2016 10:08:00 AM

Thanks Andrea for the visit, glad to hear your feeling better.

Lu Loo

Date: 9/15/2016 6:32:00 PM

how romantic and loving John..you have a blessed partner in your life and through your poetry I can see how much you love her :)-luloo

John Hamilton
Date: 9/15/2016 9:18:00 PM

Thanks Laura I appreciate the visit and the comment, yes I am blessed!

Steve Tomlin

Date: 9/15/2016 6:25:00 PM

Fragments. Nicely put.

John Hamilton
Date: 9/15/2016 9:17:00 PM

Thanks Steve, for your visit, nice to meet you!

Eileen Manassian

Date: 9/15/2016 5:27:00 PM

How absolutely beautiful!!! What love can do is truly amazing. You have captured it beautiful with this heartfelt write. I'm glad I read this testimony to love tonight. Blessings.

John Hamilton
Date: 9/15/2016 5:44:00 PM

Thanks a lot Eileen. coming from such a fine writer as yourself it is very much appreciated, thanks a lot for the visit I am honored!