This book is an invitation into the profound yet fascinatingly universal nature of the human experience through poems reflecting the varying stages of emotions. We partake in a journey that navigates through the pain of separation, the sorrow of loss, the exuberance of emancipation, and the promise of joy. Despite the passing of time, we remain fully able to share in the richness of our historicity by relying on memories and other fragments of the past. These should be celebrated, commemorated, and reflected on, for in the end, these are The Pieces We Leave Behind.