Trust.
It begins as a vessel of crystal and light,
A holding of warmth in the quiet of night.
So flawless and clear, so securely held fast,
A promise of truth that was meant to last.
Then a sudden blow falls, and the universe cracks—
A sharp indiscretion, a turning of backs.
The structure gives way with a chilling sound,
And the pieces are scattered all over the ground.
With patience and care, we can gather the shards,
With the glue of forgiveness and penitent guards,
We press them together, we smooth out the line,
And pretend it is back to the way it was fine.
And the vessel will hold, it can water the flowers,
It can weather the seasons and tick through the hours.
It heals, yes, it heals—it can carry its load,
Though the pressure is heavy and treacherous the road.
Yet no matter the mending, no matter the art,
The light never passes the very same part.
For the scars are the map of a wound that is past,
And a glass, once it shatters, is altered at last.
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Good write F. Well, that glass is neither half empty nor half full. So I've not the foggiest idea if we should be pessimistic or optimistic about it! lol.
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Good write, Friendship.
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The last Stanza says so much . A fine write.
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My Pleasure.
A wonderful poem and metaphor. Nicely done.
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Most welcome.
Yes, astute observations, and you speak the truth in good verse.
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Trust is fragile, indeed.
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Trust is earned, respect is given and loyalty is demonstrated. Betrayal of any one of those is to lose all three by Ziad K. Abdelnour. Very wonderful write. I enjoyed it immensely. Thank you for sharing.
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Pretty well written a statement on words although they carry no physical weight The Good The bad a happy and sad and the domino theory that they produce often goes unseen very well written
Wonderful words Friendship and so true those broken relationships can get together again but there will always be doubt within them.
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Friendship, this is both beautifully crafted and emotionally wise. The sustained imagery shows that reconciliation may create something strong and enduring...but never untouched. I especially appreciate how you honor healing without romanticizing the harm that made it necessary. Exceptional writing. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
You still have some of the best ive ever read friendship...:)
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