A lot of my favorite gems have inclusions, flaws, etc. They catch the light from the inside instead of throwing out light like a faceted clear stone.
Image from WikiMedia by Mauro Cateb.
Flaws
We’re all a little broken
precious stones whose fractures catch
the light
wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could be
pure clear perfect
gems
and yet the flaws make us
and we’re beautiful
Thanks to Krystle: A Booknatic.
Thanks Marcia of Bookin' It, Ileandra of Writing: A Conversation Without Interruptions, D.R. Sylvester of Writes & Responsibilities, and bibliobettyreviews.
Also thanks to Marcia. :)
Thanks to David of DFL Writing.
Thanks Keona-Mlh of Queen’s Enigma is Back!
Thanks, Jess from What Comes Next!
Thanks to Marcia Meara at Bookin' It, Sarah from Earful of Cider, and Ileandra from Writing: A Conversation Without Interruptions.
Thanks Marcia!
caitlinsternwrites 
Beautiful, Caitlin. And so true!
Glad you enjoyed it. 🙂
Reblogged this on The Write Stuff and commented:
A lovely poem from Caitlin, today. Just had to share with you.
Beautiful poem 🙂 I love the sentiment. There’s nothing wrong with being flawed!
No one, so far as I know, is perfect. 😉