Mosaic

Mosaic

For you, 

I made a mosaic 

of all my 

crumbling pieces. 

Am I easier

to behold now, 

with my sharp parts

hidden? 

The paint on my skin 

flakes and itches,

but at least 

I've preserved

your tender belief

--that there are still 

beautiful things 

left in this world

to perceive.