Kintsugi

for every hole in the wall, 

I attach a love note to conceal it

for every piece of broken glass, 

I arrange in a crystal chandelier to look elegant

for every accusation, 

I stand up for the truth

there’s so many places to go, 

but suddenly my body cannot move

for every shattered record, 

I place the shards into a sculpture

for every cigarette, 

I celebrate a birthday as if it were a candle

for every name, 

I respond with silence

the only person you can trust

is your own self-reliance

for every waste of time,

I make a memory

for every hurt person I meet,

I let them know that everything is temporary

that they can find a home 

from within themselves

and they could paint the walls of their minds 

while they're learning to be on their own

I remind them that they can dance in the public eye

and they can reminisce on the good and bad times

that their chaos is something beautiful

it just takes a soul that you can see through

- Leah Rae