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Not Built Strong Enough

Erector sets and wooden blocks Dominoes and house of cards Built way up to be knocked down Scattered all across the ground Model cars and airplane kits Making sure each piece will fit Snapped together without glue Just to fall apart on you Puzzles without all the pieces Will not work and it decreases The fun and joy of finishing A picture without it's full scene All these things can fall apart Or not be finished from the start Like a love without the trust Which is a necessary must So it doesn't break and tremble And you have to reassemble Two hearts with a solid glue So it doesn't fall on you From a height that is too high To complete---you let it die From a lack of love and care Broken too much for repair

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/22/2014 6:27:00 PM

this is your SECOND best poem, according to the list of Best poems of Robin Davis. but for me, it's a number one. I am gonna fave this one. I had never seen it before and honestly it is one of your best because of the way you set up the comparison of broken love with the broken toys and games.

Cherl Dunn

Date: 4/6/2014 1:45:00 PM

This makes me think of the old story about an egg, a wall, and army lol don't know why both your write and this story apply to each other through and also they share a common truth to them. well done my friend, cheri

Mohammad Yamin

Date: 10/16/2013 2:34:00 PM

An enchanting write -beautiful similes and metaphors. Admirable approach on the concept of true love. Thanks Robin for visiting my poem The Paint Brush for your kind words of appreciation. It is said and how true it is that the beauty lies in the eye of the beholder. To admire a beauty one needs discerning eyes which God has gifted you. Thanks and God bless you. -Mohammad.

Len Gasun

Date: 10/16/2013 8:04:00 AM

Your excellent poem said all about love my dear friend Robin-the absolute truth in here. Well done my dear friend. So love it and so enjoyed. I'll fave this one if you don't mind. Thank you so much for sharing. Thank you as well for your precious time reading my Christmas Poem. Have a grace-filled day! love lots and big hugs, Leonora

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 10/15/2013 8:30:00 PM

This one made me think of building towers with my son and how gleeful he would be when he knocked them down. I enjoyed this one Robin.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 10/15/2013 7:34:00 PM

hi Robin, nice piece. deep, makes me think of pulling through rough times. ..luv..linda