Broken
by Kimberly Kaufman
There once lived a girl,
with a hole in her world,
For she shattered when she was young.
She frantically tried
To collect all her pieces
Throughout all her years to come.
She found a few in the mountains and trees,
And in the rivers and lakes as well.
Through try as she may,
She was riddled with holes,
Some she still tries to fill today.
She went down a path
To find pieces in others
And found herself deeper in hell.
Trying to please those around her
Instead of herself--
Her soul started rotting away.
Then one day,
A man appeared
And gave her a familiar key.
It opened the door
To something within
She so desperately needed to see.
Again, she went down
To her own inner hell
Where she was left to dwell.
But down in the depths
She accepted herself,
And this time she was set free.
While she danced with her shadow,
Her light shone through
All her remaining holes.
And beauty abound--
She finally found
She could build all her pieces alone.
with a hole in her world,
For she shattered when she was young.
She frantically tried
To collect all her pieces
Throughout all her years to come.
She found a few in the mountains and trees,
And in the rivers and lakes as well.
Through try as she may,
She was riddled with holes,
Some she still tries to fill today.
She went down a path
To find pieces in others
And found herself deeper in hell.
Trying to please those around her
Instead of herself--
Her soul started rotting away.
Then one day,
A man appeared
And gave her a familiar key.
It opened the door
To something within
She so desperately needed to see.
Again, she went down
To her own inner hell
Where she was left to dwell.
But down in the depths
She accepted herself,
And this time she was set free.
While she danced with her shadow,
Her light shone through
All her remaining holes.
And beauty abound--
She finally found
She could build all her pieces alone.
Kimberly Kaufman is a creator and perpetual student of life. She embraces the art of storytelling to explore the intricate tapestry of human nature. Her relentless quest for knowledge extends beyond writing, encompassing diverse skillsets. Through her writings, she ignites empathy, and delves into the profound, inviting readers to ponder life's deepest emotions.