The Shards of Life

Alone I walk among the shards of life To see the things that I have left behind I hope that I have minimized some strife Because the things I do I can't unwind When I examine the words some say, I find That unkind ones will pierce just like a knife There are mistakes I've made that seem unkind Alone I walk among the shards of life I search how to improve my lot in life By seeking out what others cannot find I hope that it would include a wife To see the things that I have left behind Now neatly woven in the shards of time Are works that prepare us for the afterlife While showing others just what we left behind I hope that I have minimized some strife Now life should be just like that pocketknife That has so many tools that lets us find How best to use our talents throughout life Because the things I do I can't unwind Sometimes I wish that I could press rewind To change the things that cause me so much strife Sometimes I wish that I could have a sign When I feel lost among the shards of life Alone I walk For the Rondeau Redouble Poetry Contest Sponsored by L Milton Hankins Wrote 6/04/2022