Broken Dolls

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Broken Dolls Broken dolls within crumbling walls Winds through ghettos whimper with decaying echoes A little girl mourns… "Mommy! Mommy! Can I have a baby dolly?" "My precious one. Money, we have none." A little girl mourns… Her cries are heard by the mimicking mockingbird Scattering sorrows throughout the morrows A little girl mourns… "Search the skies my little one, until the day is done, for in the clouds you will see a new baby dolly." A little girl mourns… Her tears eventually dry after searching the mourning sky Holding her mother's hands, she finally understands. A little girl mourns… "Mommy, I don’t need a dolly any more." "Why is that my little Angel?" "I would like to help my friend who has no mommy, little food and sleeps on the floor. ...and Mommy, her name is Rachel." Two little girls… Music by Paloma Faith - 'Broken Doll' Sept.28.2018 A Poem of Reaction Poetry Sponsored by: Julia Ward N/A for contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018


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Date: 10/4/2018 5:05:00 AM
Good Morning Winged. Your very words tell why children are so special with pure hearts. I have no words for this beautiful entry. Your repetitive line of "a little girl mourns" was wonderfully utilized and expressed for it is strong and heard. Your title is marvelous. May this day find you well.
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Date: 10/3/2018 8:27:00 PM
Very touching, expertly penned piece! Well done, winged one! ;)
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Date: 10/3/2018 3:33:00 PM
So beautiful and heart-wrenching, WW! Janice
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Date: 10/1/2018 2:06:00 PM
beautifully riveting, WW... how you moved me, ohhh...huggs
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Date: 9/30/2018 7:35:00 AM
What depth of compassion you've exposed in this one, my benevolent warrior. Your sensitive heart radiates love through the eyes of an innocent child. As ever ~
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Date: 9/30/2018 5:20:00 AM
This poignant poem brought tears to my eyes because it is true. I can relate. Very beautifully expressed WW. : )
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Date: 9/30/2018 3:01:00 AM
Excellent. Very moving write. Enjoyed reading it.
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Date: 9/29/2018 10:38:00 PM
Yes . This definitely caused a reaction from me. No greater loss then the loss of childhood at such a young age. Wish I had two dollys, one for each precious girl. Gl in the contest,
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Date: 9/29/2018 9:44:00 PM
Tender sigh. Your thoughts tug at the heart. Those that are in need, help others that are in need as well. You have expressed this emotion- this reality. I wish I could hold these two little girls. Hugs and Love, Brandy
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Date: 9/29/2018 6:34:00 AM
Very moving, WW. Superbly penned.
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Date: 9/29/2018 3:14:00 AM
You soar with an aching reality of bereaved angelic children.. you dived into the hearts and minds with your gripping work and anchored one of the pains of human nature.. Your talent has many a taste and colour Winged Warrior! Brilliantly penned and rendered! to my FAV. list and a win.. My deepest regards. Soar with Beauty, Love and Light.. Be blessed always.
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Date: 9/29/2018 1:28:00 AM
Very heart wrenching poem and so very well written! :)
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