Pieces
"When we feel our lives falling to pieces.
it's best to gather them, place in sunlight...by poet
Pieces of our lives, like jigsaw puzzles,
fitting in places, rejected in some.
If unkind, through those I quickly hustle,
expertly avoiding those with no sun,
selecting those with a long distance run.
Searching for joyfulness I want to keep;
yet, when I look farther, go very deep,
sad pieces fit, catching me unaware
Those only surface when I am asleep,
fitting nicely, their sadness I must bear.
Some are whimsical, at those I can smile,
such lovely colors make happiness spring.
Unique shapes of a life I hope worthwhile.
Shapes of my children, I lovingly bring
Pieces that fit so well, I want to sing.
Now my life puzzle is nearing complete
Many pieces I would love to repeat
Life, like the puzzle, adds pieces with time
A few may be sad, and some bittersweet
Filling each space is a distance we climb.
March 27, 2023
for "Word Challenge-P Words" contest
by Constance La France
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