Broken

Broken pieces of a dream Were strewn across the corridors of her mind The spark within had lost its gleam Was it by destiny designed? She remembered those days of despair As she recalled the turbulent years Without a sliver of hope to spare, She could not hold back the tears Life has many twists and turns Within it were her plans and schemes Sometimes there are no happy returns Just the pieces of broken dreams

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Constance La France

Date: 9/10/2023 11:56:00 PM

Joseph, excellent poem and congratulations on your win in my contest, Constance

Thompson Emate

Date: 8/27/2023 12:58:00 PM

Wow! This is so lovely, Joseph. Well done.

Christuraj Alex

Date: 8/26/2023 9:26:00 PM

"Life has many twists and turns Within it were her plans and schemes" - Very beautiful writing. Congratulations!

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 8/26/2023 2:27:00 PM

Back with congratulations. I enjoyed reading your Broken again. A powerful ending. Have a great day............

Brandy Nicole

Date: 8/24/2023 7:02:00 PM

Yes, some dreams (broken pieces) are not meant to come true (stay together.) This is tender and emotional, all at the same time. Your thoughts caress softly around me and my heart. My best to you, Joseph. Hugs, Brandy

Ink Empress

Date: 8/23/2023 11:37:00 PM

So true and profound and wise write. I loved this and the way you’ve also questioned. Sometimes all we have and are left with just broken pieces of dreams and plans. You’ve written that so poetically. Impeccable

Heidi Sands

Date: 8/23/2023 4:12:00 PM

Beautifully written. Sad and true. Well done Joseph :)

Christina Bowring

Date: 8/23/2023 3:24:00 PM

A touching, well written poem Joseph.I especially love the last poignant stanza. Enjoyed reading it. Thank you for sharing. Blessings.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/23/2023 12:52:00 PM

- You are right ... "Sometimes there are no happy returns" ... the piece will always be missing - Sad ... but beautifully written, Joseph - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs

Jay Narain

Date: 8/23/2023 10:22:00 AM

Very nice heartfelt penned poem.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 8/23/2023 10:08:00 AM

I enjoyed your "Broken" write. "Good Luck" Dreams are what life is made of. Have a great day.............

Lin Lane

Date: 8/23/2023 8:35:00 AM

More often than not the pieces of our broken dreams cannot be repaired. Even when we try, the jagged shards leave scars as reminders of having been broken. Joseph, your lines adroitly capture the sorrow and heartache of that brokenness.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 8/23/2023 8:24:00 AM

Joseph, this is a very expressive, moving poem. Janice

Vijay Pandit

Date: 8/23/2023 8:03:00 AM

Your ending stanza spells the essence of your theme, Joseph. A poem true to life --emotive!