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The Land of the Broken Hearted

Today, I start my journey
From the place I'm going to miss
My bags are packed with grief
As I leave this land of bliss

It's the loneliest of journeys
And my ship has now departed
As the waves of sorrow break
On the shores of the broken hearted 

The cold dry breeze of misery
Blows between my heart and soul
And carries off my spirit 
To a place I do not know

The sky is always gray
Even when the clouds have parted
All color, loses hue
In the land of the broken hearted

I can drink from all its rivers
But there's salt in every drop
I can eat all I want
But the hunger never stops

Regret is my companion 
Makes me wish I never started
On that lonely road towards love
To the land of the broken hearted

Where leafless trees won't grow
And the ground is black with sorrow
The stream of tears will flow
From today into tomorrow

It's the loneliest of journey's
And once it has been charted
There's just no turning back
From the land of the broken hearted
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Thompson Avatar
May 25, 2014 at 5:29 PM
While sad, I do love the fine picture you painted. We all know some form of heartache and sorrow, so this speaks much truth. Wish you the best. Wonderful write dear friend. Jess
Curtis Avatar
May 25, 2014 at 8:14 PM
Thank you Jessica, I never intend on writing sad poems, but I write what I am compelled too. This stuff just comes to me.
Smith Avatar
May 24, 2014 at 8:30 AM
I hate that land....Trying to hitch hike back to the land of love but no one will pick me up.....tremendous write my friend
Curtis Avatar
May 25, 2014 at 12:14 PM
Thanks Tim, When you least expect it, expect it,
Fraser Avatar
May 23, 2014 at 7:57 PM
This is the exact journey im on Jerry, i can relate too well to every word, very well done , blessings, Carl
Curtis Avatar
May 24, 2014 at 5:34 AM
I'm glad you like the poem, but sorry you have to live it. Thank Carl, hope things get better for you.
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