Facing the Broken Vase

FACING THE BROKEN VASE 

Sometimes, 

we never see the cracks

and proudly claimed we are never broken

It's just easier this way

what's chosen not to be seen

shall not hurt so much

Sometimes we never see the depths

of the hollowness

and proudly claimed we are well-filled

It's just better this way

because happiness makes up the perfect front

Sometimes we never see the leakage

and proudly claimed its spoilt

and not worth mending

It's just simple this way

let the broken not be judged

Sometimes we never see the beauty

of what's been sitting around

It's just convenient this way

To be invisible makes less of a hassle

Sometimes all we need

is a mirror to look at our own reflection

To take a closer look at those patches

where we unknowingly try to repair

To acknowledge the wear and tear

that has made us a little more courageous,more brave 

and to be more kind to ourselves

To listen to those words

"You are beautiful."

and indulge every moment of it

We all have our phases

where we feel dwarfed & bruised at different points of our lives

We all have our history

As we continue to walk this journey

we will have more rivers to jump over

But before we do

stop for awhile, and look into the water of your own reflection

and know that

You've walked a long way!

Don't be ashamed by the trip over

Be proud of your endeavors.