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Fragments of Us

Shattered Reflections: Exploring the Fragments of Us

By Courtney BurchPublished 7 months ago 2 min read
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Fragments of Us
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In the tapestry of life, fragments we find, Scattered pieces of moments, left behind, Whispers of laughter, tears that were shed, Fragments of us, woven in the thread.

Like shards of glass, our stories unfold, Each fragment a memory, precious and bold, Some filled with joy, others with pain, Fragments of us, a mosaic of the mundane.

In the fragments of laughter, we come alive, Shared moments of mirth, where our spirits thrive, The echoes of jokes, the warmth of embrace, Fragments of us, etched in time and space.

But not all fragments bear smiles and delight, Some hold the weight of darkness, of endless night, Tears that were shed, heartache and despair, Fragments of us, reminders of life's unfair.

Yet even in fragments tinged with sorrow, We find strength to face a new tomorrow, For within each shard, resilience resides, Fragments of us, where hope always abides.

The fragments of love, oh how they shimmer, Capturing the essence of hearts that glimmer, Whispers of affection, tender and true, Fragments of us, where love breaks through.

Through fragments of passion, desire takes flight, Flames that burn fierce, igniting the night, Intertwined bodies, a dance of pure bliss, Fragments of us, where ecstasy persists.

But fragments can also hold a bittersweet song, Of love lost, of hearts that no longer belong, Memories of embraces, once warm and tight, Fragments of us, now fading from sight.

In the fragments of time, we search for meaning, Piecing together the fragments, ever-teeming, Each fragment a story, a chapter untold, Fragments of us, as life's tapestry unfolds.

For within each fragment, a lesson resides, A glimpse of our journey, where the soul abides, In the joy and the pain, the love and the strife, Fragments of us, the essence of life.

So let us treasure these fragments we hold, For they shape who we are, both young and old, Each fragment a testament, a mark in our soul, Fragments of us, weaving a story untold.

In the tapestry of life, fragments we find, Whispers of moments, intertwined, Fragments of laughter, fragments of tears, Fragments of us, throughout the years.

In the fragments we gather, we discover anew, The beauty of life, the depth of what's true, For within each fragment, a part of us lies, Fragments of us, where our essence never dies.

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  • Dharrsheena Raja Segarran7 months ago

    This was so beautiful and I loved your rhyme scheme. Such a wonderful poem!

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