By Thelma A. Giomi
Yucca Branch
Mended in the broken places
With golden glue,
So you embrace
The pain and missing faces
And make a work of art
Out of you shattered heart.
*Kintsugi is the Japanese art of repairing broken pieces.
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An eloquent, moving poem, appealing to artists and to all of us who have lost loved ones, in other words, to everyone.
I like the poem’s imagery as a human visual of Kintsugi.
The holidays are times when we miss loved ones who are gone most acutely.
This poem expresses beautifully how creativity can comfort and act as a salve.
thank you for this deeply moving poem. It says so much in a small space and touches the heart.
Very good! I’d like to hear more.
The art of kintsugi is beautiful as is your poem. That “golden glue” of resolve, strength, love & dignity that helps us grieve and recover. Thank you for your lovely words.
JUST GREAT! Spare, loaded, pregnant! Love it!
Wow! Simple and so touching.
Oh Thelma, such a poignant poem! Makes my shattered and mended heart sigh with memories. Thank you for sharing.