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'cracked'

When she showed you her cracks
she didn't expect you to fill them with lies
she didn't expect you  to fix them either
she was exposing herself to you 
so you could see all of her
she never wanted to be labelled broken
she wanted to be seen as beautiful 

Especially with her cracks
they made her the power house she is 
your only mistake was that you saw her cracks 
and you thought she needed fixing 
while all she longed for was to be treated equal
and not be thought  of as fragile 

Because she is so much more 

@270720161912

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Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 1/15/2017 2:14:00 PM

I agree w/all of the talented poets/poetesses. A most powerful poem. Truth-telling is a rare poetic gift, which it appears you have an abundance of. A soul stirring poem, touches the heart and mind. Love this poem, dear. May love light your path in life always. Romantic Warrior

Tom Arnone

Date: 10/9/2016 4:57:00 PM

Showing and fixing cracks. A common relationship problem -- usually rectified by time and age (usually). ;-)

Jannie Breedt

Date: 8/6/2016 1:25:00 AM

O Wilma, this conjures up such vived images about whàt transpired. Off course its well written.

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 7/31/2016 4:34:00 AM

Yes, somehow, sometimes lines can get crossed and what we could perceive as a weakness can actually be strengths...I hope I am reading this right, Missy! This write of yours empowers as well as gives food for thought... I hope all is well with you-- I hope to catch up with you soon... <3