Picking Through the Pieces

"All the little pieces,
fragments and crumbs of life."
 John Ruskin

The troubles, the love,
the fears and the spice.
Make us what we are today.
Show us where we went astray.

Genetics of course play a part.
wit, talent, mood and smart.
Your fist step into first love.
Those highs of emotion truly absurd.

Insecurities we gather and carry
inform who we should marry.
Too late the wisdom of age dictates,
who would have been the perfect mate.

Our little offspring pick up clues.
Some from me and some from you.
Unintentionally we guide them unwisely.
History repeating itself precisely.

Through it all true love prevails.
We have it in abundance, females.
Mother to child, friend to friend.
It's love in the end that makes amends.



03/09/2020
for All The Little Pieces Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Constance La France
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Roper Avatar
January 14, 2021 at 11:30 AM
Sigh, can true love come around a second time? Congratulations on your win, Jean. Hugs Eve
Murray Avatar
January 14, 2021 at 1:56 PM
If it can it best hurry Eve....I'm turning into a dried out prune.
La France Avatar
September 10, 2020 at 2:49 AM
Jean, congratulations on your win in my challenge All The Little Pieces with this wonderful write _Constance
Murray Avatar
September 10, 2020 at 10:24 AM
Thank you for the placement Constance. I really enjoyed writing this one.
Andresen Avatar
September 4, 2020 at 11:05 AM
- Love this ending, Jean ... a wonderful poem :) - Congratulations on your win :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Murray Avatar
September 4, 2020 at 11:39 AM
I always try to end on a positive note Ann-Lise. I'm delighted with my placement. Thank you.
Bauer Avatar
September 3, 2020 at 8:54 AM
a lot of wisdom in this poem, jean...
Murray Avatar
September 3, 2020 at 9:06 AM
Hi Ilene. Isn't old age wonderful?
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