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Broken

I was already damaged when I met you 
Somehow ...I thought you would help me mend 
Amazing how I never noticed the cracks increasing 
Amazing that, even though I cracked, I never broke
 
The cracks are harder to conceal now 
...the pieces harder to keep in place 
Tired. Weak. Worthless 
When is it okay to let the cracks break
...when is it time to let the pieces fall
                                                  shattered

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Crystol Woods Date: 2/27/2025 10:14:00 AM Provocative and full of emotions I think we've all had at some point. Some more than others... to that extent of just willing the cracks to finally break open. Xo Login to Reply FJ Thomas Date: 2/27/2025 12:09:00 PM I am sure you are very right Crystol. Thank you :)

Eve Roper Date: 2/26/2025 10:34:00 PM Profound verse. When is it time to let the pieces fall? Some never do let them fall and shatter. Like always, amazing write. Login to Reply FJ Thomas Date: 2/27/2025 12:09:00 PM You are so very right, but oft times that only leads to an explosion. Thank you again Eve

Panagiota Romios Date: 2/25/2025 8:25:00 AM Belated greetings on jour POTD. I am making this a FAV. You asked a questionin the piem The anwer is..” most people ARE the walkuing wounded” in one way or anoter.. they dont share it~ vut aster a while you see in clin their pioetry, it does not mean they are bad people at all.. just have time. I am available to you at my soup mail address anytime.. oanagioua Most seek help in groups, with people like them! You are an outstanging persson. Login to Reply FJ Thomas Date: 2/27/2025 12:07:00 PM I am most grateful for your offer Pangie, you have such a giving heart. It is a memory of long ago, when the pain lasts long enough it tends to try to resurface. And as you so beautifully said, people like this are not alone. Sometimes, just sometimes, it helps when they realize they are not. Thank you Panagiota

Karen Jones Date: 2/24/2025 8:08:00 PM I love how raw and open this is! Login to Reply FJ Thomas Date: 2/27/2025 11:22:00 AM Thank you Karen.

Craig Cornish Date: 11/17/2024 7:47:00 AM Flo, love your life's perceptions, cherish your sincerity, and hug your vulnerability... Login to Reply FJ Thomas Date: 2/24/2025 7:49:00 PM Hello Craig, thank you. How goes it there?

James Inman Date: 8/26/2024 8:47:00 PM Such pain in your write. I have been in a difficult place as of late myself and the words of your lovely poem touch me. Login to Reply FJ Thomas Date: 2/24/2025 7:48:00 PM I hope that place became a better one James. Thank you

Paul Callus Date: 8/9/2024 2:32:00 PM You are a woman of strength, my friend, and though the trials of life and love can sometimes be to much to cope with, you have shown resilience. ~ Belated congratulations on p.o.t.d. Warm regards // paul Login to Reply FJ Thomas Date: 2/24/2025 7:47:00 PM Paul, my old friend, your words are always those of comfort. Thank you sincerely

Eileen Manassian Date: 7/22/2024 5:41:00 PM FJ... what an emotive piece. It is so full of pain. You are a strong woman. You'll keep it all together. Sending hugs. I miss you Login to Reply FJ Thomas Date: 2/24/2025 7:46:00 PM I've missed you too Eilee, hoping I have gotten a bit of a handle on the migraines that have plagued me more than usual the last year or so. Thank you Majesty

Mystic Rose Rose Date: 7/21/2024 3:27:00 PM You words cut deep to the bone F, and your soul seems to weep from the battle cry of the lost and broken. Praying that God sends an angel to you, to anoint your broken bones and heal them, Love and always, friendship, take care, xo Login to Reply FJ Thomas Date: 2/24/2025 7:45:00 PM It is an old pain Rose, but one never forgotten. Thank you Madame.

Kim Rodrigues Date: 6/25/2024 11:10:00 AM I don’t know…let the tears fall…tired & weak - perhaps, but NEVER worthless, however we can feel that way. Hugs and Congrats on POTD on a heartbreaking write. So well expressed. Login to Reply FJ Thomas Date: 2/24/2025 7:44:00 PM You are so very right Kim, thank you :)

Tom Cunningham Date: 6/24/2024 12:03:00 AM Quite an emotional write FJ, congratulations to you on the honour of POTD. Tom Login to Reply FJ Thomas Date: 2/24/2025 7:43:00 PM Tom, hi there. Still trying to make people smile? Thanks Tom

Regina Mcintosh Date: 6/23/2024 11:14:00 PM Wonderful writing. Powerful. God bless you and congrats on POTD. Love, Gina Login to Reply FJ Thomas Date: 2/24/2025 7:42:00 PM Thanks so much Gina :)

Hilda Greenhough Date: 6/23/2024 8:53:00 PM Congratulations on POTD. This is the first time I ever read a poem about a toxic relationship in such forceful, adamant words as you wrote in this poem. I like the direct simplicity that gets the point for the reader to digest. Login to Reply FJ Thomas Date: 2/24/2025 7:42:00 PM That means a lot Hilda, that you very much.

Benjamin Bartley Date: 6/23/2024 8:04:00 PM Congrats on POTD. Dark deep poem. Login to Reply FJ Thomas Date: 2/24/2025 7:41:00 PM Thank you Benjamin.

Panagiota Romios Date: 6/23/2024 7:48:00 PM Love has to be a place that YOU come from. We have to value yourself first and the other person second I have been down the same street. Do you have. I know that feeling of being worthless. You have to find the way for you to value who you are. I wish you the best …you can do it. I’ve done it.. it’s miraculous. Congratulations on being truthful that is great and poetry. you’re kind of poetry impresses me. I can relate to it so you see you’re already magical. *great honors on your POTD, Pangie Login to Reply FJ Thomas Date: 2/24/2025 7:41:00 PM Hi Pangie, thank you. How have you been?

Brandy Nicole Date: 6/23/2024 5:59:00 PM Pieces are cracked, but not broken. It takes a lot of strength to keep from falling apart. Although a heart is able to bear so much, no one can stay strong all the time. It's okay to shatter. When the time is right, the mending will begin. Congratulations Fj, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy Login to Reply FJ Thomas Date: 2/24/2025 7:38:00 PM Very well put Brandy; thank you.

Eve Roper Date: 6/23/2024 1:25:00 PM Beautiful verse my friend , congratulations on POTD. Login to Reply FJ Thomas Date: 2/24/2025 7:36:00 PM Hello Eve, thank you for your visit; it has been a long time :)

I Am Anaya Date: 6/23/2024 11:38:00 AM It's nice to see you back, I remember you as a very generous poetess, gifting fellow poets with memberships. God bless. Congratulations on your POTD FJ Thomas! The time it seems has come, when it's time to let go, you'll know. Login to Reply FJ Thomas Date: 2/24/2025 7:34:00 PM Hi Anaya, didn't last long did it lol. Thank you for the welcome, hopefully this year will be better.

Silent One Date: 6/23/2024 11:18:00 AM So nice to see you posting again my friend.. This one is deep and something many can relate to... Also congrats on POTD! Login to Reply FJ Thomas Date: 2/24/2025 7:33:00 PM It was a rare one, still fighting word loss, so-to-speak. Migraines have taken front stage this past year. Thank you S1

Arlo Parker Date: 6/23/2024 11:10:00 AM (overused word) Stunning! A thousand thumbs up!!!! Login to Reply FJ Thomas Date: 2/24/2025 7:31:00 PM Lol not if 'you' don't hear it much personally! Thank you very much Arlo :)

Edward Wraith Date: 6/23/2024 9:17:00 AM Congratulations on POTD!! A beautifully “broken” piece you have here. Great use of imagery and emotion. You bring life to the cracked and imperfect pieces we continually fix and reassemble along our journey. Well done. Login to Reply FJ Thomas Date: 2/24/2025 7:28:00 PM Thank you so much Edward. I truly appreciate it.

Krish Radhakrishna Date: 6/23/2024 8:22:00 AM congrats on POTD! beautiful, touching, and I hope it heals quick! Login to Reply FJ Thomas Date: 2/24/2025 7:26:00 PM Thank you Krish.

Malabika Ray Choudhury Date: 6/23/2024 8:20:00 AM Sad, but beautiful poem, Dear Poet. In a few words, you have touched many hearts. I liked the optimism in this line "Amazing that, even though I cracked, I never broke". My favourite pieces are usually short, but carrying profound thoughts. Congratulations on your POTD. Warm wishes ~Mala Login to Reply FJ Thomas Date: 2/24/2025 7:25:00 PM We have that in common Mala. I am humbled you would place mine in such a category. Thank you.

Joseph May Date: 6/23/2024 7:42:00 AM Trying to put the broken pieces together, and hoping they don't shatter, A heartfelt write, Good to see you Flo, Congrats on POTD Login to Reply FJ Thomas Date: 2/24/2025 7:24:00 PM Hi Joseph :) I appreciate the visit; thank you.

Daniel Turner Date: 6/23/2024 7:23:00 AM Excellent write, FJ. Congratulations on POTD. Sometimes it seems I've spent most of my life on the shelf of the "scratched and dented" aisle. Too damaged! Login to Reply FJ Thomas Date: 2/24/2025 7:21:00 PM I guess many of us have, thank you Daniel. I hope you've been okay over there.

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