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Gather the Broken

August 15, 2021 Crystal Rowe
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Gather the broken 
pieces
unidentifiable and seemingly worthless
deserted and left to rot

Gather the leftovers 
thrown away 
by the ones who have stuffed 
themselves full

Gather the trash 
on the ground 
abandoned by those in a hurry
for something else

Gather the scraps
in the bowl
usually tossed 
to the earth for compost

Gather the broken-hearted 
the injured
the lonely
tired and worn

Gather the fragmented pieces
so that nothing
may be lost.


Inspired by John 6:1-13.

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