{SecondHand}

shattered glass put back together is beautiful

and

unique in its own.

one of a kind in how sunlight shines through it

and

reflects in others.

yet, it can not hold water the same as once before.

but...

there are those who are so cold from water,

all they crave is the warmth of sunlight.

through the cracks of broken glass.

no matter how small.

...

they are content.

Reviews

[Kane Hagwood]

I think this piece says a lot of your character. A sense of "Though I may have been broken once, twice, or thrice before, I continue to love, and now use my weakness (the brokenness) to my advantage." And even in your own broken pain, you can't help but acknowledge there are other people that need warmth and sunlight- not just you.

"There are those who are so cold from water,
All they crave is the warmth of sunlight"

After a while of drowning in emotion, is it so much to ask that we come up for air? That we ourselves have our basic needs met? Perhaps I'm reading too much into this work, but your writing always seems to have layers upon layers to it, expressed in such a way that anyone could receive value of your work, even if they only scratched the surface.

I really enjoyed this piece, "Delody" (if I go down a potential list, I'm bound to get the "riddle" right, right?....)

Keep up the good work :)

[living lavender]

exactly. there is still worth in someone {me} anyone. even when broken.
i may no longer be the best at holding water for you. but i am great at letting the sunlight through.
now. bringing warmth to you. {still having a purpose.}

thank you for always trying to discover those layers. and go beyond the first one. i am glad you enjoyed this read. truly.

"anyone could receive value of your work" - best compliment yet.
{i see you did not take heed to my last hint. for shame. lol.}

[Kane Hagwood]

That there's a clue with Symphony. I think you mentioned that it rhymed. Where was that?.... I may be going crazy, but I'll figure it out. Eventually -_- hahaha

[living lavender]

tisk tisk - i must play librarian i guess.
check out: "you know how to make me smile"
first author entry by L.L.
paragraph 10 - good luck :)

[Writergurl]

This is uniquely truthful, very nicely said and thought out. enjoyed, keep writing.

[living lavender]

i appreciate that.
thank you

[Daniel Fisher]

Haven't observed much good poems around now, but yours sure is promising to make someone's day beautiful by reading a poem about broken things. Broken things are beautiful on their own but not everyone can notice the beauty. Great write Lavender. Carry it on.

[living lavender]

thank you for such kind feedback.
so many broken things walk by us daily. but we never know.
if i can shine some light their way. showing them the beauty they don't see in themselves. then that is good enough for me.
{thank you once again.}

[emmajoygreen]

The whole can be perfection - as was intended to be. But.. to shine and enchant however and whatever the flaws is nonetheless beautiful for its unique existence. Surely?

Your words lend themselves to thinking further than one's own nose, mind and heart, living lavender.

[living lavender]

wow. thank you for your stunning observation.
i am flattered by them. truly.

[Matthew Kult]

Just cause it's cracked doesn't mean it isn't beautiful. Sometimes they have to be put back together to have that true beauty one seeks.

Good read

With love

Matthew

[living lavender]

i agree. however, the sobering reality is there are few willing to wait for something broken to mend. and even fewer willing to help put each piece back in it's place. unfortunately.

[not your muse]

the concept appeals to me.

my version:
glass shards strewn about a yard
glued back together to find its own pieces
sunlight shone on its back to shine through the faces
through its aperture it shelves the warmth
others craved for

[living lavender]

your version intrigues me.
as if the breaking was unintentional. accidental possibly.
yet, the mending was intentional. almost purposeful.