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Crystal Heart

My heart pure crystal when you came to me
Full of love sharing caring
Yet always close to breaking

I warned you that you can share my time
But do not shatter my dreams
However you had an agenda

To use me up and spit out the pieces
A crystal heart already easily shattered
You hit hard with greed and anger

Took the remainder of crystal glowing
Consumed all I had given
Yet I remained smitten

You etched the shine with abuse
Laughed as my heart cracked in two
The love that grew

Was now in pieces

My soul pouring out

Onto the floor

Broken dreams

Broken crystal

Darkness

About This Poem

Last Few Words: This is my first attempt in this sort of writing. Its always in my head, but I never wrote anything except for college. Tell me is its a good start. This is based on my feelings now, be kind.

Style/Type: Free verse

Review Request Direction: What did you think of the rhythm or pattern or pacing?
Is the internal logic consistent?
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Review Request Intensity: Please use care (this is a sensitive subject for me, do not critique harshly)

Editing Stage: Editing - rough draft

About the Author

Country/Region: USA

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Comments

weirdelf

weirdelf

13 years 8 months ago

By putting this in the first person it detracts

from the universality of the poem.

It is a personal expression and though others may relate to it, it does not reach your reader.

It is well written, but ultimately a personal grievance.

That is ok, but it does not make great poetry. It is just about you.

Perhaps you could re-write in the 3rd person and others will be more drawn in.

Hope this helps.

Candlewitch

Candlewitch

13 years 8 months ago

Hello Diana,

May I call you Diana or do you prefer red_rose?

My heart pure crystal when you came to me
Full of love sharing caring
Yet always close to breaking

these lines tell me that you are a sensitive bordering on fragile person. The poem speaks of your delicacy and ability to be easily hurt. I like the poem.It brings across your vulnerability.

welcome to Neo... may you find enjoyment, learning and sharing here within the community.

always Cat

Nordic cloud

Nordic cloud

13 years 8 months ago

This I liked.

This I liked.
I liked the cracked crystal, the whole idea of it.

There are many crystals in it,
maybe another word for crystal in one of the places
such as gem, or prism.
The last words could be joined like the rest of the poem
and be just as strong in expression, I feel.

Welcome from me too, Ann of Norway.