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Life, Recycled

When Lonely Goes Unseen

By Kelli Sheckler-AmsdenPublished 3 years ago 1 min read
Life, Recycled
Photo by McKenna Estes on Unsplash

She didn't have a name. Not formally. When she was mentioned at all, it was in reference to, or regarding. But never directly.

She was a mere shadow, a blemish on the wall, unworthy of wiping away.

Unwanted, abandoned, neglected, spoiled and surrendered by a stranger.

She was content amongst the trees and the vining flowers, never to be picked.

Reclaimed by the earth, returning from whence she came.

Bringing life to another

Horror

About the Creator

Kelli Sheckler-Amsden

Telling stories my heart needs to tell <3 life is a journey, not a competition

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  • Mariann Carroll3 years ago

    You can’t go wrong with the song written by Tina McBride, relatable message in this poem

  • Beautiful and heartbreaking. Wonderful job.

  • Gina C.3 years ago

    Oh, this was sad, yet soo beautiful. 🥹❤️ Wonderful idea!!

  • This was so heart-wrenching!

  • A Child Called It.

  • Lamar Wiggins3 years ago

    Very good! These mini stories get me going and some of them I want more. Great read, Kelli.

  • Cathy holmes3 years ago

    Sadly beautiful

  • sleepy drafts3 years ago

    Absolutely beautiful and heart-breaking. 💗

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