Life
The Reality Is Scary
Doing the dishes, after packing the camper,
I would do it, differently than you do.
Seems like we dawdle around the topic of cancer,
Too many emotions to pack in there, too.
Reminders just pop up,
And I start to shut down.
Completely lost and feeling we’re stuck,
Trying to wrap my head around - (this commotion).
Isn’t as easy as others said it would be,
On to the next level of mind -
Numbing distraction, illuminating the fact that you’re still here, with me.
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Kelli Sheckler-Amsden
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Comments (4)
“Numbing distraction” so many ways to interpret. Excellent entry Kelli. 🥰
Beautiful work, as always, Kelli! That last line flowed and fit so gorgeously. ❤️❤️❤️
The best distractions in our lives are those who care & are there for us.
Superb!