Broken Chain

Tired of living up to a standard of malice.
Passed down through genetics like a gold encrusted chalice.

Fed up with the undeserved smile.
By the enemy, of the enemy, of the friend you haven't seen in a while.

No longer provoked by the inept lover; 
To try too hard for something that is felt no longer.  

I'm to pave a path worth venturing. 
Not a broken road that just causes injury.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Nance Avatar
January 3, 2015 at 8:49 AM
Hope your path leads you wonderful places, great writes and deserving smiles, this was a great write and worthy of the first place, best wishes for this new year!
Kayode Avatar
January 2, 2015 at 12:56 AM
It is a winning year, congrats Shannon ...huggs
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January 1, 2015 at 6:03 PM
Hello Shannon, once again, Congratulations -- This is a great way to start the new year. Enjoyed reading your winning poem. Always & Forever ~LINDA~
Roper Avatar
January 1, 2015 at 2:09 PM
Shannon, congratulations on your winning poem. Blessings to you for the coming year
Allison Avatar
January 1, 2015 at 1:19 PM
deep powerful write - congrats on your win:-) Hugs jan xx
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January 1, 2015 at 9:18 AM
I enjoyed reading your poem.very interesting and meaningful.Thanks for sharing.Wish you dear poet a happy new year 2015.God bless you and all. -Safa
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December 20, 2014 at 3:56 PM
Shannon, , A nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you enjoy being part of the community. You'll find many friendly poets, who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I want to be the first to invite you on over, to the contest page. I OFFER MY CONTEST, "WINTER POEMS" in hopes it inspires you to write another poem. I look forward in following you and your poetry:) Enjoy the Christmas Holidays! From: your new poet friend@-> LINDA <-@
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