Piece by Piece

Posted on April 3, 2019 by Helen
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Piece by piece
The lines of regret
Take their place

Soft and slow
The patience of time
On my face

In my limbs
These strange aches and pains
Haunt my sleep

Failing flesh
All of the secrets
I can keep

Into age
Falling like snowflakes
Winter storm

Feel decay
Whisper its promise
Be reborn

(c) Helen Valentina 2019

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About Helen

I'm drawn to blogging as a way to share ideas and consider what makes us who we are. Whether it's in our working life or our creativity, expression is a means to connect.
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4 Responses to Piece by Piece

  1. Osito's avatar José R says:
    April 3, 2019 at 4:40 pm

    This is beautiful. Thank you.

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  2. John W. Howell's avatar John W. Howell says:
    April 3, 2019 at 8:48 pm

    I can relate, Helen. 😀

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