Broken Things

Broken mugs 

And broken promises 

A broken lamp 

And broken knuckles

A broken TV 

And a broken stack of plates 

Broken drywall 

And broken glasses 

Broken bottles

And a broken door 

This is a broken home

And my heart cannot break anymore
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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De Beaulieu Avatar
February 12, 2026 at 11:19 AM
Hello Jess Marlo, You feel very hurt. I sense this feeling in you. Enjoy yoour day my friend. hugs./Darlene/
De Beaulieu Avatar
February 12, 2026 at 11:54 AM
hello Jess, You will find something to look forward to. Keep up working on healing. Yo can do it. Hugs. /Darlene/
Marlo Avatar
February 12, 2026 at 11:21 AM
Well, I'm trying to see the future as something to look forward to and I'm working towards healing finally. Thank you for all your comments, Darlene <3
Sweigart Avatar
September 9, 2025 at 10:14 AM
love this jessss
Marlo Avatar
September 28, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Thank you laylaaaaaaaa :)
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