Kintsugi

I promise you,
you are not alone
in your feelings—

the hollow ache
where they should be,
I feel it too—severed—
sundered from the mold, 
a lotus flower wilting 
in the dark. 

Let grace root itself
in the negligible cracks—
let your light spill into the 
fractures—

creating something 
new and worthy.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Junaid Avatar
April 13, 2025 at 10:55 PM
I am greatly comforted by your lovely words, Laura. Thank you for writing this. Your writing style is so pretty too. Be Blessed, Hiba <3
Breidenthal Avatar
April 15, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Glad to hear my words brought some semblance of solace to you. Much love, Hiba! <3 Laura
mysore Avatar
February 23, 2025 at 12:10 AM
congratulations on POTD dear poet. ' a lotus flower wilting in the dark' awesome line!
Breidenthal Avatar
February 24, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Thanks so much!! <3
Rodrigues Avatar
February 19, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Very nice, Laura! Congrats on POTD!
Breidenthal Avatar
February 19, 2025 at 5:27 AM
Thanks Kim! <3
Beaufort Avatar
February 17, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Laura, I see this had made POTD. That's neat and it also creates many responses, which can be a gift and burden at the same time...but it does get you read more. Sometimes it does take a while for feelings to gel. It could take years for some when we've suffered from abuse or terrible pain. I do like the solution....grace. The title is wonderful...I had to look it up and found it's a form of repair. Putting broken pieces together sometimes does yield a wonderful new whole. So ver smart you are to suggest it in this way!! Smiles!!
Breidenthal Avatar
February 19, 2025 at 5:29 AM
You’re so kind. You don’t know what your thoughts mean to me dear friend. I cherish them, cherish you… <3 Laura
Rodgers Avatar
February 16, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Dear Laura, What a beautiful reflection on healing and connection. I love the way you write themes of shared pain and the transformative power of grace is truly moving. Your words offer a powerful hope that even in darkness, light can create something new and worthy. Congrats on POTD. Winter Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel
Breidenthal Avatar
February 19, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Daniel, thank you for the kind words. I really appreciate all your thoughts. Much love! <3
Toney Avatar
February 15, 2025 at 9:54 PM
This is so comforting, Laura. A Fav poem for me. Congratulations on Poem of the Day!
Breidenthal Avatar
February 16, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Mark—thank you so much for reading! <3
Nicole Avatar
February 15, 2025 at 7:13 PM
' you are not alone in your feelings. ' That is so evident within. Your thoughts are beautiful, tender and from the heart. Congratulations Laura, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy
Breidenthal Avatar
February 15, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Brandy—thank you. I appreciate the kind words. <3 Laura
Wolf Avatar
February 15, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Exceptionally penetrating penning in the 2nd-to-last stanza, Laura. Congrats on POTD. ~ Gershon
Breidenthal Avatar
February 15, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Gershon—I appreciate your thoughts. Thank you! <3
Jones Avatar
February 15, 2025 at 4:19 PM
What an uplifting message! Congratulations on potd!
Breidenthal Avatar
February 15, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Thanks so much Karen! <3
Me Avatar
February 15, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Bizarre, but I like it, good work…
Breidenthal Avatar
February 15, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Bizarre! I’ll take it. Thank you (: <3
Eslinger Avatar
February 15, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Laura, super POTD. May God inspire us call to fill the cracks with light wherein we find He is provider, sun & shield! Bravo!
Breidenthal Avatar
February 15, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Thanks so much Sally!! <3
Goldsmith Avatar
February 15, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your write. Have a fun day as you write away..................
Breidenthal Avatar
February 15, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Thanks so much Paula! <3
Bartley Avatar
February 15, 2025 at 11:29 AM
A very new and worthy POTD! Thanks for sharing!
Breidenthal Avatar
February 15, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Thanks so much Benjamin! <3
Delegans Avatar
February 15, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Love everything about this poem! +fav and congrats on POTD!
Breidenthal Avatar
February 15, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Ahh thank you Christopher!! <3
Liguori Avatar
February 15, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Beautiful. Congrats on poem of the day!
Breidenthal Avatar
February 15, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Thanks Robert! <3
Omar Avatar
February 15, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Really fascinating and deep
Breidenthal Avatar
February 15, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Thanks, Mohamed! Appreciate you reading <3
Lawless Avatar
February 15, 2025 at 8:43 AM
beautifully done Laura.
Breidenthal Avatar
February 15, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Thanks John! <3
Kitchin Avatar
February 15, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Laura, congratulations on POTD.
Breidenthal Avatar
February 15, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Thanks Tania! <3
Gifford Avatar
February 15, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win with this lovely piece, Laura. Have a wonderful weekend.
Breidenthal Avatar
February 15, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Thank you for the kind words, Zyrool! <3
One Avatar
February 15, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Hey Laura nice to see you writing... As always you write a deep poem about emotions... Congratulations on POTD..
Breidenthal Avatar
February 15, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Thanks silent one <3!
Andresen Avatar
February 15, 2025 at 2:22 AM
- Congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Laura :) - Lovely written :) - hugs
Breidenthal Avatar
February 15, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Hug! Thank you Anne-Lise. <3
Greenhough Avatar
February 15, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Congratulations on POTD. Enjoy your day.
Breidenthal Avatar
February 15, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Thanks Hilda! <3
Edmonds  Avatar
February 15, 2025 at 1:23 AM
A new word for me too Laura. Comforting words you’ve written, congratulations on receiving the honour of poem of the day… Beryl
Breidenthal Avatar
February 15, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Thanks so much for the kind words, Beryl!
Seeker Avatar
February 15, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Beautiful! Divine grace heals our wabi sabi stains. Warmest congratulations on POTD, Laura
Breidenthal Avatar
February 15, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Well said—much love!
Cunningham Avatar
February 15, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Learnt a new word today Laura, congratulations to you on today's POTD honour. Tom
Breidenthal Avatar
February 15, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Thanks Tom! <3
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