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A poem can be a heartbeat
Or just a simple smile
Meant to mend a broken soul
That's smothered with denial

It can be about forgiveness
Words your lips can't speak
"I'm sorry" written on paper
That solace that you seek

It can be about the sunshine
Or the tears that's in the rain
Maybe a long lost memory
That fills your heart with pain

It can be about relationships
Written with your pain
Built on broken promises
With the lies that now remain

A poem can tell us who we are
Or who we used to be
But most of all a poem is written
To set our emotions free
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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November 9, 2011 at 7:26 AM
Thank you for sharing a part of yourself with us through your poetry Larry. I enjoyed reading your writing today. Love, Carol
Taylor Avatar
November 8, 2011 at 3:17 PM
Awesome write, my friend. Tells it like it is. First class. Enjoyed. Keep 'em comin! Welcome back. Best to you and yours, Larry. Ralph
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