the missing _____

marvel at it?

appreciate the picture in front of you as everything fits in place?

a magnificent piece of art?

perfect, heartwarming?

pretty, stimulating?

what's your reaction as you set eyes on a completed jigsaw puzzle.

what about one with a missing piece, a picture with a gaping hole that can't be fixed?

unless you have seen the picture perfect puzzle, you probably wouldn't know what you are missing out on.

yes there will be a glaring space. a loud void that is shouting a question at your face.

and you would be wondering what.

what will i do with a puzzle that is one piece short.

it will remain there. the way it is.

for i like it. the way it is.

i wouldn't search high and low for the missing piece.

i wouldn't go all over town to find a replacement for the hole.

i wouldn't find alternatives to hide the gap.

neither will i stash the puzzle way from everybody's eyes.

and you will be asking how.

what do you think will be my response.

i will leave you to imagine.

beyond your wildest dreams.

for they who have never seen a picture perfect puzzle will still think it's beautiful nevertheless.

and if you ever ask why.

some holes _____n't be filled.

some spaces _____n't be covered.

some voids _____ never be replaced.

they are imperfect but they are beautiful.

flawed beauty

and they have a longer, lasting impact.

you could be ______.