I spent a good chunk of time
trying to turn an oval into a circle.
It was close enough, but not quite the perfect fit.
Still, I tried to force it to be a circle.
Even though deep down I knew the difference.
I tirelessly worked to get the oval
to resemble a circle the best I could.
It was like having an empty circle puzzle piece,
but I was trying to jam that oval piece in its place.
No matter what angle I turned or flipped it,
I knew it would never fit.
I had to accept that it was an oval all along.
Lesson learned: No matter how hard you try –
You can’t force things into being something they’re not.
Stop trying to turn ovals into circles.
Love Yourz Story 
My daughter died suddenly two weeks ago. She was 24 years old. She had many complications in her life and never “fit in”last night it was another sleepless night, and the only thing I found solace was thinking about ovals and circles for some reason. When I woke up this morning, I googled and your poem popped up, which totally makes sense to me. She was never going to fit in in this world now she is in one where she will thank you for this.
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Hi Terri, I’m so sorry for your sudden loss. I’m glad that my poem brought you some type of comfort, even if for just a moment. I appreciate you reaching out and sharing, it means the world to me that you would take the time to share, especially something so personal. Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Your love for your daughter is beyond lifetimes.
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