In the back of the cupboard I found it

by Mercy B. · 19/03/2026
Published 19/03/2026 10:27

In the back of the cupboard, I found it,

the coaster, neatly split.

Months later, still,

the pattern on each half


lines up perfect. A floral vine

that never missed a beat,

didn't fray, didn't bleed.


Just snapped. Two halves, same color,

same thickness. No jagged edges,

no splintered mess. Just a clean break.

And everything, still, looked whole.

#acceptance #brokenness #mundane observation #wholeness

Related poems →

More by Mercy B.

Read "In the back of the cupboard I found it" by Mercy B.. One of the best and most popular poems on The Poet's Place. Discover more trending, inspiring, and beautiful poetry by Mercy B..