“There is an ancient practice in Japan.
Chipped and broken vessels, dear to hearts,
Are mended with a striking golden blend.

These cracked ceramics, kissed with artistry,
Have former glory honorably restored.
Each gleaming seam adds meaning to their worth.

This emphasis of imperfection shows
The wonder of destruction and rebirth.
The value of life’s scuffs and scrapes and scars.”

— Susan Jarvis Bryant