Failure by Design

by dollwithafrown   Jul 15, 2007


I always thought that my heart could take
Any single thing that was sent its way;
The hurt, torture, sent to me direct,
My heart would aimlessly be able to deflect.

Oh how wrong I was, I could not see,
That the heart only works to some degree.
The torment I endured, it prevailed,
And by design, my heart: it failed.

It may be beating, it may even be whole,
But it's really just an image, like an empty soul.
It has no protection, the hurting roams free,
So ultimately, broken, my heart will be.

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  • 16 years ago

    by HOLLYWOODxBANGBANG

    LOVE this. Aaah, words can`t explain how much I love this. Every line spoke such bitter and heartfelt truth, great job, really. One of my favorites I`ve read in a long time. Not just by you, by everyone. ;]

    5.5
    :]

  • 16 years ago

    by Debbie

    Nicely done. I actually found this particular piece of yours quite tantalizing. Not only did the words flow effortlessly in such a classy manner, but the substance also portrayed an attention-grabbing truth. 'twas very poignant.

    Best wishes,
    Marian

  • 16 years ago

    by Blutonium Boy

    5/5.

    One poem worth reading when you feel the same way but have no words or emotions to express it.

  • 16 years ago

    by nikki

    Wow. it was beautifully written. i loved it, you have such a talent with your words, the way they all just go together is amazing, great work 5/5

  • 16 years ago

    by Melpomene

    This was quite a sad piece, I found your word choice to be simple yet quite effective. Short but held alot of information throughout it. It was different and I must say pretty unique itself. I liked it none the less and think you did a great job portraying this piece. Well done~mel

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