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.     Filed under: "Poetry"
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  • carlosjackal On Saturday, December 10, 2022, carlosjackal (2788)By person wrote:

    Loving your poetic style..Succinct brevity that packs a real and delightful punch with Bukowski-esque wisdom.

  • PoetessDarkly On Thursday, December 20, 2012, PoetessDarkly (693)By person 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

  • Nehema On Monday, December 17, 2012, Nehema (958)By person 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 Scholar

  • Dreaming in Stanzas On Sunday, December 16, 2012, Dreaming in Stanzas (293)By person wrote:

    This poem hits so close to the heart that it stings to read it but nevertheless it is, as always, a perfect 10.

  • A former member wrote: astute observation, the kind we only see in retrospect and reflection. supple thought stated plainly. good write. thanks.

  • A former member wrote: I also really like the title.

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