i am broken today
i used to think i was something special
a precious vase
held up in the highest shelf
so all could see me
too much heartbreak shook the shelves
too much betrayal tilted them
too much disappointment
pushed me off balance
today
i lie low
my heart broken its pieces scattered
my soul battered bruised reeling from the bitterness
my self-esteem tossed out and ignored
like a speck of dirt
tomorrow
i do not know what will i be
i only know i must pick up the pieces
put them back where they belong
it’s not an easy road
it will mean leaving behind
that which hurts me
only time will tell
how strong the glue is this time