Jagged

Among the broken shards that lay
Diamonds glitter in the dust
Cuts and wounds trace a jagged path
Across my bleeding heart

I reach my hands to gather all of them
Those fragile bits that scattered all about 
Along this path, a chosen vision seen
To hold them, precious pieces, next to me

For even the most beautiful flower
Will wilt when cut

But while I will grow myself more rugged still
To hold thorn strong against a life so bruised
My murmur of faith can be gently felt
As I rise beside the fallen shadow parts

By morn my eyes will see the sun arise
My imperfections beautifully repaired
Just wait until I mend upon this shore
And I will surely fly away again

Jagged contest
9-12-21

8-13-21 I Will Fly Away
10th place

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Constance La France

Date: 9/15/2021 6:53:00 AM

Jeanne, congratulations on your win in my "I" contest with this wonderful poem, well done ~ love and serenity _Constance

Sam Kauffman

Date: 8/21/2021 9:43:00 AM

Powerful images filled with brokeness and the birth of hope with each dawn. Nicely done Jeanne. So good to see you writing again. Blessings of wholeness to you!

Jeanne Mcgee
Date: 8/22/2021 9:49:00 AM

Hi Sam...my biggest problems this year have been access to the internet. So, thank you for stopping by to read and comment. I will soak up PS while I can. :D

Beata Agustin

Date: 8/20/2021 9:32:00 PM

Congrats! Thanks for sharing this, expressed in your awesome poetic style. Delighted am I especially with your concluding stanza. God bless you.

Jeanne Mcgee
Date: 8/22/2021 9:50:00 AM

Thank you so much Beata. This year has been tough for so many and the idea of mending something broken to make beautiful again really was an inspiration.

Sandra Adams

Date: 8/20/2021 6:48:00 PM

nicely written Jeanne, congratulations on your win!

Jeanne Mcgee
Date: 8/20/2021 9:18:00 PM

Hi Sandra. Thanks so much.