Kintsugi

Title: "Kintsugi" is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with lacquer dusted or mixed with powdered gold, silver, or platinum. The title sets an expectation for the poem, suggesting themes of brokenness, repair, and finding beauty in imperfection or damage. First line: "Time and time again" is a strong start, setting up the rhythm of the piece and hinting at a repeated cycle of destruction and repair. Last line: "Just one more time…" brings the poem full circle, tying back to the repetition suggested in the first line. It indicates the ongoing nature of the process the poem describes, suggesting resilience and persistence. The emotional content of this piece is poignant and resonant, exploring the themes of loss, grief, and resilience. The poem suggests that the process of repairing our lives after loss or heartbreak, like the process of kintsugi, can create something unique and beautiful. Suggestions: You might want to delve a little deeper into the metaphor of kintsugi. Consider exploring the juxtaposition of the gold (or other precious metal) used in the repair with the original pottery. Consider incorporating more sensory detail to enhance the vividness of the metaphor. For example, what does the gold look like in the cracks of the pottery? How does the repaired vessel feel to the touch? Encouragement: You have a talent for crafting powerful metaphors and using them to explore complex emotions and experiences. Your poem beautifully encapsulates the resilience and beauty that can come from repairing our lives after they've been broken. Keep writing and exploring these themes - your work is deeply impactful.

@Ravenths I love the references to Things Fall Apart! Amazing piece, and definitely deserving of the spotlight! :)