I wish

I wish I could see the world like a puzzle

with each piece

having one

rightful

place.

But there is far too much 

idealist romantic

in me 

for that to be the case.

I think

I will always see the world

like a case board

with facts

and people

and events

all interconnected

in bright red,

confusing networks

of life's string.

I wish I could see the world 

without shades of grey

but there is far too much poetry in me

for that to be the case.

C

Csquared

VT

16 years old

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