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Broken

If I turned around and walked away, would you notice I'm gone, Would you even care? When you look at me, do you see the smile on my face, Or do you see the tears I fight to hold inside? Do you see a strong, willful woman I portray, Or the scared little girl who never quite goes away? If I broke down and lost all control, Would you know how to handle me, Would you hold me 'til I stop shaking, Kiss away all of my tears? Would you know how to lift me up From a place far below recognition? You see a sexy, loving woman, But I'm so much more. I'm sad, I'm lonely, I'm unpredictable, I'm broken, I'm irrational, I'm complicated. You say you want me, But you don't even know. You see who I let you see, Who I've always let you see, But what about the real me, The everyday me, The girl who never seems to get anything right The one who could break down at any given moment And have no clue why. I try so hard to fight away my doubts For a while they bury themselves away, So far away that I think they're gone forever, But I guess nothing lasts forever, Because the pain and tears always find their way back to me. Can you handle me, Can you handle ALL of me? Am I worth the time, Do you really love me enough To stand by me through all my troubles, Or am I just too broken for you?

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016




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Date: 5/11/2016 12:23:00 AM
Amy,,, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT
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Date: 5/10/2016 12:31:00 PM
Powerful message behind this, your first write, Amy, and I love how you expressed "You see who I let you see". I extend the warmest of welcomes to you, to PoetrySoup. I hope you meet lots of wonderful people here, and flourish in this - our vibrant community. ~Michael
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Date: 5/10/2016 12:20:00 PM
Amy, Nice and wonderful first entry. Welcome to poetry soup. Hope you will enjoy our community. Wish you a fruitful journey ahead.....//:) hugs
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Date: 5/10/2016 11:05:00 AM
PS..... Amy,, Welcome to Poetry soup, I hope you enjoy the community. Here, you will find friendly poets who enjoy supporting one another. I myself, enjoy reading and commenting those who want to be read. The only time I give constructive criticism is when a poet desires it. However, if for some reason the poem is not my field I will guide you to someone who is more qualified than I. Stop by and read one of my poems if you like. My poems are not perfect, but I have a feeling you might like one. I encourage you to check out the contest page and read to receive comments. Tell me a little about your poetic skills if you like. It will be my pleasure to follow and read every poem you post from here on :) We are Lucky To Have you. Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@
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Date: 5/10/2016 11:04:00 AM
Amy, deep write.... Linda
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Amy Mcgehee
Date: 5/10/2016 11:29:00 AM
Thank you so much Linda

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