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Broken Toy

I watch your kisses fade away Your smiles all disappear You thank God I'm home to stay But indifferent, when I'm near The love I see within your eyes Are remnants from the past I'm no longer your heart's prize The promise didn't last You gave your country all you had They gave you back a chair That's all you see, you're always sad But war is never fair I'd rather they shot me in the head So I wouldn't know your name They took away your life instead But I'm the one you blame I watch each day as our love dies Crippled, I've stolen your joy You look at me with pitiful eyes Like a child sees a broken toy

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013




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Date: 3/2/2016 8:39:00 AM
What a lovely page with a profound group of words. I am loving every aspect of this piece. Thumbs up friend and a definite 7
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Date: 2/6/2013 3:01:00 PM
Sad and touching. Well done. Ralph
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Date: 1/18/2013 8:13:00 AM
very sad but well expressed!
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