You are a piece of art to me…
So perfectly collaged you are,
though every piece of you,
was torn to shreds inside the storms
you had to face,
to meet me in my heart today.
I didn’t see you on your knees,
asking the sky why you were chosen,
to live the life you had to live,
and I didn’t get to see you cry,
all of those times you wanted to die;
all I see is what I see,
and it’s perfectly, perfect to me.
I know what you’ve been through,
I’ve been put through the wringer before,
and it brought me from being less of me,
to becoming more and more.
No part stays unpolished,
while everything else gets demolished.
I know the hell you had to walk through,
before you got to stand here before me,
without wanting to run away.
I won’t promise you forever and a day,
because promises sometimes break,
but the one thing I can promise you,
is that I will stay as long as time allows me to stay.
🦋🦋
This poem deeply resonates with anyone who has faced hardship and come through it changed yet stronger. I've found that embracing our broken pieces, instead of hiding them, is a truly transformative experience. Just like a mosaic made from shattered glass, our tough experiences can form a unique and beautiful whole. In my own life, I've faced moments where I wanted to give up—struggling with feelings of worthlessness and despair. Reading and reflecting on poetry like this gave me comfort, reminding me that pain is part of growth. It also taught me the importance of self-compassion: being gentle with myself rather than harshly judging my past. One of the lines that stood out to me was about never promising forever but promising to stay as long as time allows. It struck a chord because it acknowledges the reality that life is unpredictable but commits to loyalty and presence—a powerful reminder of the strength found in honest, enduring connections. For anyone walking through their own storms, know that you are not alone, and your struggles do not diminish your worth—they enhance your depth. Consider using creative outlets like writing, art, or poetry to express and process your journey. Sometimes, creating or reading these personal reflections allows us to see ourselves as the beautiful, complex pieces of art we truly are.
