Pieces

Never start the day
With broken pieces
Of yesterday,
And never end the day
With those pieces
Still in pieces.
If you put them back together,
They're much easier to put away.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Kauffman Avatar
July 26, 2024 at 10:46 AM
So true! What a wonderful metaphor, Jim, spoken with simple eloquence. This is a fav for me. I really love it. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and challenging all of us to be aware of resolving the day so it doesn't become baggage at night as each of us has "broken pieces!" Sending you blessings and my gratitude!
Slaughter Avatar
July 27, 2024 at 10:27 AM
Sam, thank you.
Greenhough Avatar
July 19, 2024 at 8:39 AM
This is a good philosophy. It's a positive outlook.
Slaughter Avatar
July 19, 2024 at 10:24 AM
Thanks, Hilda. Mostly in hindsight, but, yes, I think so.
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