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"If I fell in love a thousand times, would it all make sense?" Sense - Tom Odell Learn to say no, they said Before you dwindle to dust Till they drain all of your magic In their selfish claws that constantly grab The mouths that never pause To listen to the cries of your heart There is a small world I turn to Where a small hope glistens And in it, small me awaits Break from your dungeons of dread Give yourself some self-respect Do not disappear in their needs For they will grab you, Devour you Till the last crumb of you bleeds January 21, 2016

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Paul Callus

Date: 2/20/2016 4:36:00 AM

Why do we belittle ourselves? Is it because we don't go with the flow, or because we don't appreciate who we really are! Self belief is the key that opens the gates to fulfillment of dreams and love. ~ Warm regards // paul

Timothy Hicks

Date: 2/9/2016 11:59:00 PM

Great musings and very powerfully written, but I wouldn't say anyone is small who can make a big impact with their words. But as Piet Hein has said in his poem An Ode to Modesty ... humility (ironically) attracts more attention than pride. Give yourself some self-respect ... well stated, my friend!

Roger Page

Date: 2/6/2016 5:27:00 PM

A lesson of life Love it Love Roger

Kp Nunez

Date: 2/6/2016 2:40:00 AM

Speaks to the heart...reminds and uplifts. There is only so much one could take. Loved this, Laura. Great to see you. Kim

Duke Beaufort

Date: 1/28/2016 12:50:00 PM

I listened to the song. Nice tune and interesting words--the piano and voices in the background are very pleasant. Hadn't heard him before. So thanks for taking me there. Choices. Eventually, we grab a line that doesn't break and off we go. Goodness there are a lot of people with needs, so we have to wear some protection. In NY, people in the street don't look at each other and don't say hello. Strange world we live in--parts of it do not make sense, but we try to cope. No other choice.

White Sage

Date: 1/23/2016 2:47:00 AM

excellent write Laura...well penned

Laura Breidenthal
Date: 1/24/2016 11:13:00 PM

Thank you white sage (: Always, Laura

Justin Bordner

Date: 1/23/2016 2:36:00 AM

I really like the fact that this brilliant poem can be read as a self motivation or it can be read as though you are encouraging, leading someone else into the dawn of their self empowerment Laura. The language is so clear, powerful, and beautiful, like you wise Poetess. "The mouths that never pause to listen to your heart's cries...Till the last crumb of you bleeds." Your words, and heart make me virile...J.A.B. A FAV!!

Laura Breidenthal
Date: 1/24/2016 11:13:00 PM

Thank you for your kind comments, Justin. Been doing quite a lot of editing for LOTDC. It seems the more I read through it, the more I am amazed by the power of its words. I think we empower each other in a way, through our poetry, so I want to thank you for your beautiful support and for inspiring me thus far. ~Laura