It’s Broken

I broke it. 

It slipped and fell
smashed at my feet
shards–
something that was whole
and then it wasn’t. 

I broke it
and it burst
jagged
puncturing softer, pliable things
you. 

It’s broken. 

There’s only the broom
and dustpan
to sweep it all away.

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