THE LOST PIECE

When a soul mate dies
It leaves a hole with a ragged edge

An empty space, too difficult to patch
Although I try to find another piece that fits,

The shape is never quite right
And the hole remains empty

Sometimes, I set the puzzle aside
And pretend my life is complete

Without that missing piece

The years have sanded down the roughness – a bit
But my emotions are still raw and uneven at times

Because no other man can fill
The uniquely shaped gap you left behind

I guess I’ll keep trying
I really have no choice

And I’m usually pretty good
At solving puzzles

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