Life…
What A Bitch
I don’t know what the hell it is that you want from me
This thing - we are living is consuming my peace
Having intense - internal conflicts, and life altering dreams
About my dead mother living, giving advice to me
***
The dream only gets worse - for effects, maybe better
I’m serving dinner to your crazy, manipulating, ex lover
The one you divorced me for, when she learned she was pregnant
Because faithfulness and loyalty are considered malignant
***
I know it’s just a dream, we have only met once
I met her as she stopped by one day- to pick up your son
The one that I help raise, and he’s calling me mom
While she still sends naked pictures to your phone
Do you think I am dumb?
***
22 years younger than me, but I’m supposed to be past it
That alone destroyed my confidence and made me feel like shit
Left to figure it out, all alone like an outcast
But I am finally getting better, beginning to move past it
***
So, I guess I should thank you for showing me what I’m made of
I may be getting older, but my heart is full of love
For this boy in my life- I would never have met
If I had remained your wife and we were still playing pretend
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Kelli Sheckler-Amsden
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Great poetry, I can see this being a song for real 💗
Not an easy thing to get through on your own, but I hope you know that you're worth it. Love that out of all this pain is the joy of getting to be with that sweet little boy :) Sending big hug to you!
This is so raw and honest. I think it shows bravery and strength to even be willing to share. I'm glad you got that little blue-eyed beauty in your life. I know, from previously pieces you've shared, how much he means to you. Hugs.
Hi Kelli! Your poem is very soul-baring and touching. I think I'm among a lot of women who know how this feels, so it reached me on a personal level. I'm glad that over time these things do heal, but sometimes it is hard to get past them while you're going through them. VERY well written, and great timing!
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