The Mosaic
by Susan Jerkatis
I am broken pieces...
of my mother who abandoned me
a father I never knew
my brothers they took away
a grandma I barely remember
I am broken pieces...
of how many schools
tests and workers, what is wrong with this kid
old friends left behind
lots of teachers, one of them was nice
I am broken pieces...
of so many homes
so many people trying to help
who can take away this hurt
who didn't take away me
I am a mosaic
Pieces put together
Strong and grouted
A beautiful picture of who I am
Where I'm from
Broken once but whole
