Shattered Glass

How do I tell the truth without telling a lie? Spill my guts and walk away Leaving someone else to clean up my mess I threw the rock that broke the glass Now to kiss and tell and wish you well You had all the best and I'm left with the rest Just a coward hiding in the fray Trying to live up to seeing the sunny day Worried that light might shine through the shattered glass and find that I was the one who broke my heart in two
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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July 9, 2014 at 12:19 AM
Karen, Congratulation, on having your poem featured on the soup's home page. Always & Forever ~LINDA~
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July 28, 2010 at 2:02 PM
excellent,i would love to add you to my enterouge of beautiful beasts
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July 6, 2010 at 2:13 PM
Wow Karen, how heavy... I'm speechless. I have no words to lighten said dilemma. Believe it or not I think I'm simply relegated to standing silently by this time and showing whatever support I can that way... Scott...
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December 27, 2009 at 8:54 AM
Yes Karen.. I can totally relate.. going through a breakup from June and its the pits .. but recovery comes and onto new phases of life... enjoyed your writing.. welcome to the Soup Family also.. if u need any help just let any one of us poets know and we will be happy to assist u ... this poem is kinda free verse in its style so if u want to read about the various forms of poetry it on the left hand side of your member page and its very helpful and informative.. happy Sunday.. thankxxx 4 cmt.
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November 28, 2009 at 7:45 AM
Have a beautiful weekend and thank you for posting your awesome poetry here for us to read Karen. Love,Carol
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