Pieces

Rachel Poole

My heart is broken

into a million tiny pieces,

and I am no good at puzzles.

 

I don’t know what to do

with all these jagged shards

that refuse to fit,

edges sharp with memory,

with hope.

 

Like Humpty Dumpty,

I sit at the foot of the wall,

hands full,

whole nowhere in sight.

 

I cannot put myself

back together again.

Not yet.

 

But I will—

slowly,

piece by piece,

learning the shape of myself

as I go.

 

In time.

I promise.

  • Author: GingaNinja (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: January 15th, 2026 09:58
  • Category: Sad
  • Views: 10
  • Users favorite of this poem: Tristan Robert Lange
Get a free collection of Classic Poetry ↓

Receive the ebook in seconds 50 poems from 50 different authors


Comments +

Comments4

  • sorenbarrett

    A poem of recognition of one's deficits a sad but at the same time insightful and necessary recognition.

    • Rachel Poole

      Thank you for taking the time to read!! 🙂

      • sorenbarrett

        You are most welcome

      • Tristan Robert Lange

        Rachel, this is tender and brave. The brokenness isn’t dramatized…it’s simply held, honestly and carefully. That quiet resolve at the end really stayed with me. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦‍⬛

      • Paul Bell

        Sometimes you need that break to re -mend and be stronger.
        It's Friday tomorrow, release day for the weekend where all the pieces fit.

      • Katie B.

        Love it. Insightful and thoughtful piece. Keep writing. Thanks for sharing. KB



      To be able to comment and rate this poem, you must be registered. Register here or if you are already registered, login here.