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Broken Promises and Fairy Tales

He wrote beauty upon the pages of her heart,
in dress pants and shiny shoes,
promising her the world
wrapped in a band of gold,

~and she believed.

Forgetting about her Levis and cowboy boots,
falling into "Happily ever-after",
yet fairy tales die.

Tears flooded the South lands,

~as Alabama cried.

Author notes

#12: Broken Dreams? Tell me about them!


There should hae been a wedding already, promise came on Valentine's Day...she had been guarded so long and safe...he promised her the world, than broke her heart a few days later...
This is a dedication to my sis...with so much love.
mysticstorm
~Gold~ http://allpoetry.com/contest/2389941
~Gold~ http://allpoetry.com/contest/2392581

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  • Original!

    Beautiful!
    Congrats on the golds!
  • original! i truly enjoyed it

  • IntoWildSoul
    July 24
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    when the last part comes in,its like singing to you-- ciao


  • BellaD
    July 24
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    An incredibly beautiful poem...and so sad!

  • I can clearly see why so many can relate.
    Why do people play with someone else heart,
    like it's some kind of toy. What ever happened to respecting
    others feeling. But than again some have no feelings of their own, so why should they care about others.
    This is so well written and right to the point piece of fine poetry. It is full of emotions touches the heart. This was such a sad tale to tell.

    Loveandblessings2u & yours always
    Joyce

  • WOW!!!

    This is a well written emotionally thought provoking piece. I loved the last line....Alabama cried...So emotional...Great write, love. ~mandie~

  • mcheadle
    July 23

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    How many of us have fallen

    into the same big pot of soup. The lies another tells
    we think is is Godspell, Till we find out someone is from rotten fruit Good write my friend, but oh so truthful...mac

  • mcheadle
    July 23
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    How many of us have fallen

    into the same big pot of soup. The lies another tells
    we think is is Godspell, Till we find out someone is from rotten fruit Good write my friend, but oh so truthful...mac


  • Slicks78
    July 23

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    This poem is a true explain of beautiful short poetry. It's proof that a poem doesn't have to be long, or wordy, or filled with huge images or twists to be concise and express so much in so little. The space between the lines is what says so much, maybe more than the words on the page actually do.

    Beautiful words, beautiful images. You deserve every trophy this has won. And your sister deserves a better man!

  • wow, this was amazing.
    sad, but amazing nonetheless

  • Wow. This had me from beginning to end,
    very well deserved of all the trophies,
    this was deep,emotional,yet short,and
    it was just really beautiful. And it
    wasn't what I thought it would be : cliche.
    Good one.

    ...Simply Me♥


  • Talloaks silver member
    July 23
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    Sad but tells a familiar tale. Great write


  • Ulimate
    July 21

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    *CLAP*

    I really enjoyed this read, the flow was wonderful with perfect visuals. I just love this line "He wrote beauty upon the pages of her heart". I'm envious.
  • Such a beautifully written poem, great write. =] You captured the emotional quite well. Thank you for your entry.

  • Doll Faise
    July 18

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    The last line completely grabbed my attention and left me wanting more. Wow, GREAT write. I'm mesmorized. This I can relate to, in a way. I could feel the heart break when you wrote 'fairy tales die', it was as if you took my childhood dreams and tore them to shreds. But in a good way, because it brought out my sensitive side. Which is something most people don't see very often. Congradulations. You're a truly amazing poet. I hope to read more of your works. Keep it up. [;
    Love, Doll face.


  • xxxStrifyxxx
    June 18
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    Very good!
  • a beautiful write which brought tears to my eyes as it amazes me how so many things i the world cna go wrong for the ones who are most gentle and kind. I am so sorry I love you god mummy
  • yet fairy tales die.




    they can't died!!!!!!

    untill im here

    well.. it was harsh poem but true...

    by
    The poet of hearts and beautiful words
  • yet fairy tales die.




    they can't died!!!!!!

    untill im here

    well.. it was harsh poem but true...

    by
    The poet of hearts and beautiful words

  • wow this was very sad and i loved the imagery! thank you so much for entering my contest and i wish you the best of luck! ~CarnalNineTailedFox

  • Rovingone gold member
    May 27

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    That is so moving. Your love for your sister is so obvious, and your feelings of pain for the hurt she suffered. It was very special.
  • A beautiful poem that brings forth so much pain, fairy tales rarely come true and its a strong pain indeed. A short piece yet full of emotion and beautifuly written.

  • nicely penned and flows is superb along with the thoughts the brevity of the piece induces. Very good write thank you for entering my contest and good luck with the judging


  • Angelflower Greeters member
    April 16

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    This was so painfully beautiful... The image that you created was so sweet in the begining but by then end all you can do is get a box of tissue.. I am sorry your sister had to go through this... I hope she finds the one that wont break a heart so soullessly and leave....Great write.. so full of heartbreaking emotion..
    Jetleena
  • wizbang99
    March 31

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    excellent

    we believe time after time, and despite the pain, isnt this a good thing? Your sis is lucky to have you.


  • Blooming Poet Greeters member
    March 18

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    such a sad poem. the pain is veyr evident in this poem. mystic this is off the wall amazing, suchh poetic emotion penned into every word in this poem, it left me in awe.

  • Hekate gold member
    March 17
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    Short, yet very powerful


  • xPink-Lotusx
    March 15

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    Powerful, emotional, wonderfully written. I hope that she finds the ONE. They are out there somewhere. I had stopped believing myself until last year. Hopefully things will brighten up and you will be inspired to write about her happiness instead of her sadness. Well done.


  • leaveme
    March 7

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    beautifully written

    Such a sad and touching poem with just the right amount of beauty and sadness. I loved reading it.
    I am happy that I was able to read a work such as this.

    . Rewarded 4

  • brkn4u
    March 7

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    *tear*

    this is a touchng piece of work, it really reached out to me. i mean nothing like this has happened its just so sad and well lots of other stuff that i dont have a nome for. it about makes ya wanna cry

    . Rewarded 4

  • dillpickle62
    March 7

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    ooh...sad..

    Levi's and cowboy boots... Seems to me the more I hang around AP the more I hear and read it's the fancy pants who break the most hearts. I don't carry a man purse myself, I carry a splitt'in maul and wear work boots. Best wishes for your sis. ...And congrat's on the Golden win.


  • Wolf Mistress silver member
    February 22

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    Awww this is sad...to see your sisters pain after such a sad thing happens...

    I am afraid there comes a time for all of us we don't believe in fairy tales anymore...but to be loved by someone is something we all want to stay....

    I do hope she has found love again...
    Loved your write,
    Good luck in my contest
    XXJeannette
  • Asia09
    February 22
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    Aww, thats really sad, I'm really sad right now I've had alot of broken promisses!
  • I Love It!

    This is very nice I love it but it is soo Sad!!! I hope that things work out!


  • glitterSTARxxx
    February 22

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    falling into "Happily ever-after",
    yet fairy tales die.

    Tears flooded the South lands,

    ~as Alabama cried.

    Oh it was terrible he did this to your sister.He deserves to be swallowed by a large tuna fish >:[ this was so sad,and i loved the way you felt the emotion that she must've.Great work!
  • carole21
    February 22

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    very nice

    very nice but sad write on love . . promises are so easily broken . . liked "He wrote beauty upon the pages of her heart" and "promising her the world" . . good ending

    . Rewarded 4


  • RatherSpiffing
    February 22

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    This was really sad but very well written. You can feel the emotion behind it and I loved this bit-
    'promising her the world
    wrapped in a band of gold,'
    Great stuff

    . Rewarded 4


  • I am a Mindfreak
    February 11

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    I can feel the sense of heartache in this poem from the beginning. One minute you can feel like everything is right in the world and the next minute it can go all wrong.
    I've been through heartache myself, and it was hard. I cried every night for about two months. Something I hope I never have to go through again.
    I loved the title of this poem because it's two opposites yet at the same time, a scenario most people are familiar with. I like how the first line begins with a happy note of being in love but the poem ends with heartache. Good luck on the contest.

  • Wolf Mistress silver member
    February 11
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    I could relate to this and it made my heart shrink into my boots
    I know...there is no such thing as truth in fairytales but we all like to think of them that way...
    Probably it makes life a better place to be...

    Beautiful write
    XXJeannette

    . Rewarded 6


  • maralisa gold member
    February 11

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    wow i can relate to this i love the line promising her the world wrapped in a band of gold and she beleived is just fantastic and so true good luck and keep your pen flowing

    . Rewarded 4


  • Elenaliz
    February 11
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    this is great stuff


  • Gypsy-Princess gold member
    February 10

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    This is just fabulous. What an eventful and vivid story you have told in such a poetic ensemble. Your talent is truly rich and rare... x Best wishes to you in this contest. Love always - Lavender Butterfly... x


  • LadyUnique silver member
    February 9

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    so sad and beautifully worded.
    i like the simplicity of this. it adds to the simplicity of the woman you're describing. i hope that made sense... it's a good thing

    . Rewarded 4


  • nichtmich silver member
    February 9

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    Beautifully dark interpretation of the photo. Some promises are mere fairy tales as our broken hearts realize. I love the fresh take on love lost, very little cliche or worn ideas. Best wishes. Kudos!

    . Rewarded 4


  • suey-78
    February 8
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    brilliant penning


  • Ladybug
    February 8

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    a gorgeous portrait of how fairytale love can lead you out of your comfort zone. And then you fall back to the natural of reality and cry for that mountain he built you.

    Marvelous to say the least

    Tamara


  • Lexie - gold member
    February 8

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    i have just read through 9 other entries
    9 amazing writes, and then i come to this,
    i have no comment for how deeply this touched me,
    it is sadly beautiful, and painted with grace and love
    our Alabama angel will always be clad in Levi's and cowboy boots!! and the tears she brings to me are always ones of joy.

  • acalmingvoice
    February 8
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    WOW

  • Not sure what the picture looked like that you wrote this from, but I know what picture you painted for us and that is good enough for me! Excellent job dear. Suzi


  • poeticweaver gold member
    February 7

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    Nice.

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