Lock and Key

One of a human being's most insurmountable challenges is to trust someone. It can be difficult to blame people for the sentiment because broken trust is difficult to rebuild, or find. I speak from unfortunate, recent experience.

Yet, it is a necessary cog in the squeaky and sometimes difficult-to-revolve wheel of relationships. And, it has to be mutual for them to function well.

But, how do we rebuild or find lost trust? There are steps (as there are for everything), and can be done, but it's by no means a breeze. we cannot trivialize relationships.

Everyone involved has to be willing to put their cards on the table, of course, and communicate honestly. It's also necessary for them to acknowledge that boundaries have to be in place for the relationship to move forward. And, of course, there has to be a commitment to keeping promises.

Despite this, fixing a broken lock and key is no mean feat. Enjoy these senryus.

Broken lock and key

Shattered, rusted and scattered

Pieces hard to fit

Broken lock hard to pry

Must ask frankly to open

Refitted with time

Broken lock will open

With constant, gentle pressure

Within a tightened space.