flesh colored emotions
stars tangled in skin
bones tattooed with scars
clichés, cleft, on the chin
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a vast sea of people
constellations with smiles
spirits shooting through peepholes
glowing brightly for miles
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galaxies fill the void
where once, hurt, left its mark
expectations destroyed
still preserving a spark
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dancing on milky ways
exploration of fear
while the universe plays
diagnosing my tears
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messages in rare bottles
bobble and wave, in the ocean
pushing the limits of the throttle
expanding the depths of devotion
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wounded butterflies
adrift the break in the breeze
relearning to fly
arising beyond the trees
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Kelli Sheckler-Amsden
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Comments (10)
Hi-K ~ Got anything with a little more skin-deep meat in it?...Just joking or am I? Can't imagine how you just whip these marvelous rhymes out. I'm not a Poet and I so know it. But, I am toying with one right now - I may need a Pro Bono consultation from your expertise booklet. btw - Take (3) minutes and view my 'favorite' "Peep Show"...and if you don't get a Giggle from it...stand in line for a show ticket refund...'Probably'. btw; You're such a 'Girl' and I say that in such a complimentary sorta way! J-bud in L.A.
This is truly beautiful. Well done.
Great job!
Diagnosing my tears. That line was so wow! Loved your poem!
The sun will rise again..., ...& when the night comes we shall dance.
Just so tender and poignant all the way through/ The image of the butterflies relearning flight is just stunning 🤍
Beautiful Kelli. One of your best.
You poetry is always so beautiful to me, but that last stanza was pure magic. Loved it :)
If I had to pick a favourite piece of yours Kelli, this one just jumped the queue! Beautiful with a touch of sadness!
Lovely nature poem!!!❤️❤️