Pick up the pieces

Alta H Mabin

We all make mistakes
no such thing as big or small
they are all lessons
big, valuable lessons

We pick up the pieces
little by little
often, dragging them along
for decades

A river of thoughts
frozen emotion
icy tears
brutal scars

Our 3 am
... thoughts
our only...
... companion

... words
unspoken...

  • Author: Alta H Mabin (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: September 30th, 2019 01:27
  • Category: Reflection
  • Views: 35
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Comments5

  • orchidee

    It's difficult if we can't seem to move on beyond them.
    Meanwhile - no one seems to move on beyond my singing. It scars them for life! lol.

    • Alta H Mabin

      It is a journey, somewhat beautifully sad. We learn with every single step for sure. Oh, I think you better send a recording of a lullaby...xxx

      • orchidee

        Aww, but why people fall to pieces, and then have to pick up those pieces, when I begin to sing?! heehee.

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      • Goldfinch60

        Those broken pieces are part of our experience in life and in life experience cannot be taught.

        • Alta H Mabin

          Absolutely, thanks Goldfinch. x

        • Neville

          true enough..... and well said say's I ....

          • Alta H Mabin

            Thanks so much, Neville.xxx

          • Fay Slimm.

            Picking up pieces can often take much more time than any of us realize - good points made Alta.

            • Alta H Mabin

              Thank you, lovely Fay. xxxxxxx

            • dusk arising

              They are the making of us.



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