Edwin Hofert Poet Rhyme

Broken In Me Reigns

Broken In Me Reigns

There is a place from deep within
where I hide my hearts pains.
A darkened room off by itself
where the broken in me reigns.

The hinges all rusted in place
where seldom is love spoken.
Still the hurts they come and go
the windows are all broken.

On rainy days it seems set free
those memories all roam.
Then late at night again alone
it seems they all come home.

There were times much younger then
I couldn't stop them but I'd try.
Older now and wiser too
I hang my head and cry.

For you can't let go of certain things
that life has put you through.
It's just no use to let go
when it's holding on to you.

So if you see I've lost my smile
tears are what remains.
It's just I've slipped off by myself
where the broken in me reigns.

Edwin C Hofert

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Hailey Coraggioso November 28, 2015 at 3:28 PM Edwin, I really loved this poem. Even though I'm young in age, this poem really stood out to me, and I really enjoyed reading such art. Edwin Hofert November 30, 2015 at 3:14 PM Thank you very much :)

Shining Bright March 28, 2015 at 11:12 PM An excellently scribed sorrow filled write. Love your work Edwin Hofert March 28, 2015 at 11:18 PM Thank you so much Shining Bright :)

Valerie Staton March 27, 2015 at 5:49 AM Brokenness I can relate. Enjoyed reading. Edwin Hofert March 28, 2015 at 11:19 PM Thank you Valerie. <3 Ed

Kp Nunez February 1, 2015 at 8:09 PM Edwin, you've written the words most of us who have gone through life not left unscathed. Only those who were brave enough to face the waves have a story to tell, and a life passionately lived would leave us moments we deserve, to be able to cry, then dry our tears and live again another day. You did the right thing, coming to this site. Together with all the wounded but brave poets, let's ponder, and learn from each other's minds. What a sublime write. A 7 and a fav. All the best...Kim :) Edwin Hofert February 1, 2015 at 8:28 PM Thank you Kim. There's so much to say in response. You have obviously been there too and I am honored to be numbered among you and the others here at Soup.