Threads of Us

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I.
In the loom of life,
we are threads —
vibrant, muted,
spun from myriad fibers.
We weave into each other,
crossing and looping,
forming a tapestry
where every knot tells a story,
every twist a whisper of connection.

II.
Colors blend and clash,
a dance of contrasts,
where threads sometimes fray,
loosened by time’s passage,
or the weight of silence.
Yet, even frayed edges
hold the beauty of experience,
adding texture to our shared fabric.

III.
Patterns emerge,
unexpected motifs,
as hands unseen guide us
through the warp and weft.
Some threads brighten our weave,
infusing it with laughter,
while others darken,
shadowed with tears and longing.

IV.
In the quiet moments,
we mend and rethread,
repairing gaps left by loss.
New strands join,
bringing fresh hues and dreams,
binding us tighter,
while old threads fade
into the background,
never truly gone.

V.
As the tapestry grows,
its expanse unfurling,
we glimpse the larger picture —
a mosaic of connection,
a testament to resilience and love.
In its myriad threads,
we find ourselves,
intertwined,
a forever evolving masterpiece.

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Ismael S Rodriguez Jr (The Bulletproof Poet)
Ismael S Rodriguez Jr (The Bulletproof Poet)

Written by Ismael S Rodriguez Jr (The Bulletproof Poet)

I learn, create, and overcome. I write, paint, blog, and practice grey witchcraft. I served in the Navy and have schizophrenia and PTSD.

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