Break On Through

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
Please leave your thoughts below and connect with me on Twitter and Facebook.

Comments

  1. I really like how you used 'The Doors' here ... fits perfectly.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thank 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!

      Delete
  2. I like the starting anew and leaving behind the shell of the "old" ~

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. It's something we can all do... if need be. I always appreciate your visits!

      Delete
  3. nice....quite the transformation when you dont even recognize yourself...nice doors ref as well..ha...sounds like there is freedom in this transformation...

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Yes... 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!

      Delete
  4. really enjoyed the 3rd stanza, nice piece throughout

    ReplyDelete
  5. I like the strong spirit of this poem. never be a shell of your former self. good write

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thanks! That's exactly what I wanted to shine through... a fiery spirit and love of life.

      Delete
  6. You tell quite a meaningful story in a few words...

    ReplyDelete
  7. If 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.
    Powerful piece. Nice! :)

    ReplyDelete
  8. The strength to change, the strength to be free...you have said it all beautifully.

    ReplyDelete
  9. Shades of Ursula Andress emerging from the sea, Aphrodite of the foam, breaking free !

    ReplyDelete
  10. Whatever it takes to get the job done- I like it thanks!

    ReplyDelete
  11. Thanks everyone! I really appreciate you all stopping by my little blog to read and leaving such awesome comments!

    ReplyDelete
  12. Keep 'The Doors' open, musically and physically, always. I love the sense of freedom your writing is searching for. Exquisite. Thank you for sharing, Dana.

    ReplyDelete
  13. Was cool to incorporate The Doors in your poem! A really pleasant read!

    ReplyDelete
  14. ...and what will be on the other side?!

    ReplyDelete
  15. In addition to this exposing your feelings, and courage..it brings back the Doors...yay!!

    ReplyDelete
  16. A breakthrough piece if ever I read one!

    ReplyDelete
  17. Wonderful use of words here. Add a bit of 'The Doors' and you have a winner!

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

To have great poets... there must be great audiences
~ Walt Whitman

Thank you for being that audience!

Popular Posts