Break On Through
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| image by Francesca Woodman |
Fractured
Broken
I'm shattering through
Exposed
Open
I'm starting anew
You'll never know me
I don't recognize myself
I refuse to be what you've made of me
A shell of my former personality
Break on thru to the other side
Dana
~ For Magpie Tales
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I really like how you used 'The Doors' here ... fits perfectly.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I'm so glad that you caught that. That song just popped into my head when I looked at the picture so I had to include it somehow!
DeleteI like the starting anew and leaving behind the shell of the "old" ~
ReplyDeleteIt's something we can all do... if need be. I always appreciate your visits!
Deletenice....quite the transformation when you dont even recognize yourself...nice doors ref as well..ha...sounds like there is freedom in this transformation...
ReplyDeleteYes... transformations can be freeing in so many ways. Even when they are small. I'm glad you caught the Doors reference. I just had to include it!
Deletereally enjoyed the 3rd stanza, nice piece throughout
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteI like the strong spirit of this poem. never be a shell of your former self. good write
ReplyDeleteThanks! That's exactly what I wanted to shine through... a fiery spirit and love of life.
DeleteYou tell quite a meaningful story in a few words...
ReplyDeleteIf life stops working for us, then we have to change and begin again. This is saying that someone was broken but, is fighting to forge a new life despite the pain.
ReplyDeletePowerful piece. Nice! :)
The strength to change, the strength to be free...you have said it all beautifully.
ReplyDeleteShades of Ursula Andress emerging from the sea, Aphrodite of the foam, breaking free !
ReplyDeleteWhatever it takes to get the job done- I like it thanks!
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone! I really appreciate you all stopping by my little blog to read and leaving such awesome comments!
ReplyDeleteKeep 'The Doors' open, musically and physically, always. I love the sense of freedom your writing is searching for. Exquisite. Thank you for sharing, Dana.
ReplyDeleteWas cool to incorporate The Doors in your poem! A really pleasant read!
ReplyDelete...and what will be on the other side?!
ReplyDeletethis is so great!
ReplyDeleteIn addition to this exposing your feelings, and courage..it brings back the Doors...yay!!
ReplyDeleteA breakthrough piece if ever I read one!
ReplyDeleteWonderful use of words here. Add a bit of 'The Doors' and you have a winner!
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