The Pieces Make the Whole.

Jagged edges slide into grooves,       

a pattern of irregular shapes              

a pattern                                              

beautiful in its complexity.         

       

Heartache smoothed by grace.           

Bits of loss reformed.                         

The pieces make the whole.         

     

Expectations                                      

rigid and firm                                     

shattered to bits,                                  

by Grace reformed.                     

       

A new model.                                     

A new whole.                                     

The pieces make the whole.             

 

sj hylton lehoven — 17 may 2024

4 thoughts on “The Pieces Make the Whole.

    1. Sj Post author

      Mahalo nui, Jill. <3
      Quick question. Did the site load correctly for you? Just had a new problem to solve in that regard. Thanks for your feedback.
      AND more importantly, thank you longtime friend for reading my poem in the first place. I do hope you and your family are well.

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      1. Jill

        Hi “Susan” :)
        the site loaded slowly but I didn’t have any trouble.
        I enjoy your poem my sweet lifelong Friend. Perhaps I identify with the longing for reconciliation because I’m experiencing an estrangement from one of our sons and his family. Heartbreaking but your words give me hope ❤️

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        1. Sj Post author

          Mahalo nui, Jill, for sharing. There’s always hope, I feel, since we’re ALL always connected–whether it feels like it or not.
          <3 <3 <3 Jill and family <3 <3 <3
          Much love to you,
          Sj

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