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The Broken Tap
January 15, 2024
The pleasant time flows through a young boy’s life as the water flows from the broken tap, and each nut and bolt he proudly tightens leaves unnoticeable marks on his skin.
“Eww... Go cover it up!”
“What about it, baby girl…” A clueless boy asked.
“What part of it does it have to tell more…”
“Nothing…”
“ It’s just… a…”
“Dead-skin”
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The poem utilizes the broken tap and the act of tightening nuts and bolts as metaphors, representing the progression of time and life's trials and metaphorically imprinting 'scars' on the boy's skin. The dialogue highlights societal perceptions—how society views these 'scars' negatively, despite them being a testament to the boy's diligence and dedication. The boy is disheartened that his work and passion are not being recognized.