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The Day She Cracked

Her emotions percolated, hot and unsettled until she exploded, shattering reality. Loud, angry words punctured our hearts as she lashed out at everyone and no one. Her eyes darted, a mixture of hurt accusation and confusion. Disjointed words, rambling thoughts paranoia, all flung and strung hovering in the air. We groped in vain for a soothing balm to comfort her fractured mind. A broken vessel takes time to mend but it is never quite the same.

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Donna Roberts

Date: 11/6/2018 11:28:00 PM

Wow, glad I found a piece of time to read through some of your work . Heartwrenching wordsmith. Describes me once or twice

Laura Leiser
Date: 11/7/2018 11:10:00 AM

Thanks for reading through some of my poetry, Donna! That is a real compliment. :)

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 4/11/2017 10:54:00 AM

Riveting! Well done Laura, congratulations! 7 and hugs xomo

Eve Roper

Date: 4/10/2017 8:44:00 PM

Well done discribing the emotions of a broken soul , Laura, congratulations on your win:-)

Laura Leiser
Date: 4/10/2017 10:19:00 PM

Thank you, Eve. I appreciate your comments!

Darren White

Date: 4/10/2017 2:04:00 PM

Your last stanza is so true, in a very moving and emotional poem. Absolutely beautiful. Congratulations.

Laura Leiser
Date: 4/10/2017 5:15:00 PM

Thank you, Darren. I appreciate your comments and am glad you liked this :)

Lu Loo

Date: 4/10/2017 8:01:00 AM

the first stanza really caught my eye right away. I feel that if you don't open with a stunning line it makes the rest of the poem not as interesting but that's just my opinion, great poem Laura, you are lovely! thank you and congrats :)-luloo

Laura Leiser
Date: 4/10/2017 9:31:00 AM

Thanks for my placement in your contest, Laura Loo! I really appreciate it. :)