Cracks

They told me I was fragile,
that broken things lose their worth.
But I have learned —
the cracks in me are doorways,
letting in light I never saw before.
Now I do not hide them.
I wear them as windows,
proof that even shattering
can make us shine.

"These poems are dedicated to the strength it takes to keep going, and to the voices that deserve to be heard. May they bring comfort and connection."