'the Unreal of Real Life'

Her instinct was to run 
as fast as she could... 

Her feet started to move,
Slowly at first, gradually faster,

But then she bumped into something
A wall,
layered with promises,
unfulfilled ones
one by one 
she delved into them… 

NUMBER ONE said,
“I will always love you”, 
In little pieces it crumbled to the floor 

NUMBER TWO had the words, 
“Our love will last forever “,
Now scattered 

NUMBER THREE echoed the words, 
I would never hurt you, 
a promise so fragile 

NUMBER FOUR 
“We’re in this together”,
totally distorted... 

When she got to 
layer NUMBER FIVE
a single tear 
slipped from her eye 
because there she saw
an image of who she was 

Before his empty promises 
And all she hoped for was 
One last chance to be 
“That woman again!!...

One last try
To fix the broken pieces
 Before his footprints 
Demolished everything
 she was before him..


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Contest: Latest Poem On The Soup
4th Place
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011


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Date: 6/13/2011 6:35:00 AM
empowering..i like your free verse style. congratulations. Scarlett
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Date: 6/12/2011 6:27:00 PM
Congrats Wilma on your win ...Liked it 1st time around.
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Date: 6/12/2011 11:31:00 AM
thank you WILMA, and Congratulations 4 this wonderful entry!!!! Thank you once again, I'm also honored to have you support any of my contest. Don't miss out on my next one.. Take care,..p.d
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Date: 6/12/2011 10:56:00 AM
Many Congrats on your big win in PD'S contest
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Date: 6/12/2011 10:16:00 AM
Many congrats on your win, Wilma : ) Thanks for your sweet words on my blog
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Date: 6/12/2011 9:56:00 AM
Loved this poem first time I read it, so I am happy you entered this one, missy ;) Congrats on your win :D and ooh wee, hmmmm.....Something seems to be a-brewing -- I smell coffee ;) mwahugs :D
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Date: 6/12/2011 9:15:00 AM
My congratulations on the win in the contest of p.d., Wilma
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Date: 6/12/2011 8:07:00 AM
Congrats Wilma on your excellent win in PD's contest with your last post which is as fabulous as all your posts my friend.. enjoy another success for excellence in poetry my friend..luv..
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Date: 6/12/2011 2:45:00 AM
a racy piece that shout out loud the sense of inner power, wilms.. perky cheers for the amazing award!! :) huggs
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Date: 6/10/2011 7:20:00 PM
A wonderful poem here Wilma..I hate those men.
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Date: 6/10/2011 11:19:00 AM
Awesome, Wilma. It's so hard to get back to the person you were before someone has trampled on your heart. Incredible poem for my faves. I can certainly relate to this woman. Perhaps it was based on someone you know? Love and blessings, Carolyn
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Date: 6/10/2011 10:13:00 AM
Well you know by my writes either from now or past I get you like no other..... Beautiful words you have shared from your soul and heart.... love Michael
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Date: 6/9/2011 1:00:00 PM
Relationships can hurt and leave us broken but there is a friend that stickest closer than a brother..Enjoyed reading your metaphorical work..Very creative I must say..Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work...Sara
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Date: 6/9/2011 11:07:00 AM
such a very wonderful, well written, creative piece of poetry, enjoyed it. thank you for commenting on Little Blue Eyes.
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Date: 6/9/2011 10:24:00 AM
You know already what I think about this stunner of a thought-provoking piece -- really happy to see it here, Missy :) hmm is there a door number 6?? mwahugs to you :) btw love your title of this ;)
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Date: 6/9/2011 5:35:00 AM
Wonderful piece my dear friend... I enjoyed this poem right from the star to the end... This is pure creativity... Excellent by all standards... Let me hear more from you..
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