Missing Pieces (An Original Poem)

ericvancewalton (79)in #poetry • last year (edited)

As we move
through the world
sometimes it’s hard
to notice all the scars,

But when the light is low,
in the quiet hours
we can feel the rawness
of their rough edges,

Each of our conquests,
clever marriages,
cunning compromises,
each lie, especially the
ones we tell ourselves,
they all come with a price,

When we make
ourselves small to
bring comfort to others
we give away
little pieces of ourselves
and a metamorphosis
happens, ever so slowly,
time and time again.

Freeing yourself from
the crushing gravity
that holds your heart
in that unvirtuous circle,
it takes courage,
and it takes time,

The voices,
they will whisper,
then they’ll whine
but know that the doubts
that nag you will quiet in time
and you will, again
find your missing pieces.
Just know, you are worthy,
by God, you are
so damned worthy.

~Eric Vance Walton~

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nancybriti1 (70) last year

As we approach the end of a new year, we are tempted to make a kind of inventory of things to do and things done. Looking back, we can see how far we have come, but also how much we have changed. Fortunately, we have freed ourselves from the weight that can be toxic relationships, unwanted jobs, and exhausting routines. Freeing ourselves from that leaves us lighter, more confident, even if we have scars, even if we have left pieces of ourselves behind.
Yesterday, December 20, I had my birthday and a friend made me a video with old photos. I saw myself and I didn't recognize myself. Although in essence I am still the same flower-eating dreamer, the cracks I carry in my soul, like the bark of a tree, speak of sadness, grief, but also of maturity. I suppose that when we die, if we reach the other side intact, we are returned because living leaves cracks, fissures, changes.
Today is the spirit of Christmas and I want to wish you health, tranquility, travel, money and especially, lots of love. Receive a big hug from this Venezuelan who appreciates you. Hugs, Eric