Have You?

Have you ever shone a light
on the dark recesses of your mind?

Have you let yourself walk along
the back roads of the psyche?

Have you gone where the streets are dirty and thoughts
huddle together around barrels, burning discarded dreams?

You should.
You'll find the missing pieces of yourself.

They are hiding behind the slag heaps.
They are being dragged through dirty puddles by mangy dogs.

Yes, they're dirty and disheveled.
But so are you.

Will you hide from them
as they hide from you?

Or will you take them in your arms
and wipe away their tears?

They are the missing pieces of yourself.
They are your only chance to be whole again.