Shattered pieces of my broken psyche
Like a severed porcelain cup, shards
Scattered over the filthy floor.
Impossible to see it all,
I gently pick up a piece.
A jagged, sharp piece of me,
I clean it. The tender words of my counsellor
Encourage me, though tears abound,
Kintsugi begins.
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Ruth Stewart
I'm a grandmother of four amazing grandchildren and a mum of three fabulous children. I write poetry mainly, also prose and the odd story. I live in Scotland, UK. For a secret link to watch me read my favourite poems click right here!
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Comments (16)
So touching and beautiful. I have always loved the idea of Kintsugi, and you created such a stunning metaphor for healing out of it. 🤍
Excellent work Ruth! I remember reading this but didn’t seem to have commented. Apologies. Have a good one! ☺️👍
This was very hopeful. I loved it and also learned a new word (kintsugi). Thank you for sharing, Mrs. Author of the Day! 🤩
I like the picking up of the jagged shards of you part. Such a great poem of hope and healing.
I love it! You’re a great poet! So much emotion in this!
Gorgeous! What a wonderful piece filled with hope. I love your reference to kintsugi! Embracing the broken pieces, making something beautiful with them–the beginning of beautiful healing. Stunning work, Ruth!
Beautiful. I wish you the best in your healing journey. <3
Short and sweet like advertised. I need to look up kintsugi.
Oh I love the kintsugi! This was such an emotional and uplifting poem!
Wow. All the beauty of the asymmetrically broken. I needed that poem! thanks. So very cathartic.
Intense expression!
gorgeous work!
This is beautiful. Well done, Ruth.
Beautiful words. Well done.
Yes💕
Stunning, darling, just stunning. I love the way you ended it with a reference to Kintsugi!