jig-zag
By eidos
you used to tell me that the hardest
part of growing up
is learning to fall apart.
so I taught myself
to stand between the pieces
as you learned that the putting together
is what breaks you in the first place.
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Copyright 2012 eidos
Published on Monday, December 3, 2012.
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"Poetry"
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On Saturday, December 10, 2022, carlosjackal
(2788) wrote:
Loving your poetic style..Succinct brevity that packs a real and delightful punch with Bukowski-esque wisdom.
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On Thursday, December 20, 2012, PoetessDarkly
(693) wrote:
The title is the perfect compliment to this piece of art. the words haunt me... strange how to same a poem can take them in different directions
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On Monday, December 17, 2012, Nehema
(958) wrote:
Enjoying one's imperfections and understanding that those are the things to be cherished most is lost on many. I love quirks and scars are beautiful in my mind, whether physical or emotional - XXOO
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On Sunday, December 16, 2012, Dreaming in Stanzas
(293) wrote:
This poem hits so close to the heart that it stings to read it but nevertheless it is, as always, a perfect 10.
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A former member wrote:
astute observation, the kind we only see in retrospect and reflection. supple thought stated plainly. good write. thanks.
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A former member wrote:
I also really like the title.