gold

each broken bone,
or stubbed toe,
or black eye from
a door thrown open
unseen, each finger
jammed by a ball,
or hand, or knee
twisted in a fall,
each bump or bruise
or cut or scrape
has meaning. has
substance. it's a
chance to renew,
and feel the pain,
before understanding
the reason why.
don't squander
these broken hearts.
they are gold.