A History of Broken Things
There is a story behind every broken thing.
A story as unique as the thing itself.
Be it a weather-beaten shell,
Half-buried in the sand.
Or an old grandfather clock
With a sluggish minute-hand.
There is beauty in every broken thing.
Listen closely and you’ll hear
The symphony of an elegant violin
With a few busted strings.
Or see the artistry of a Pegasus figurine
With two fractured wings.
There is sorrow in every broken thing.
A grief for what once was and what will never be again.
Like a discarded frame of shattered glass
Holding a picture of former wedding bands.
Or a crumpled and ripped envelope
Containing unspoken words and plans.
There is a story behind every broken thing.
A story as unique as the thing itself.
They will gladly share it with you
If only you’d listen to them sing.
About the Author: Alexa Neuman is a 17-year-old high school senior in Maryland. She enjoys writing novels and the occasional poem. She is inspired by ordinary things and the beauty they hold. When not writing, you can find her reading a historical fiction novel or spending time in nature
