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An Unusual Story

Word Play

By Kelli Sheckler-AmsdenPublished 3 years ago Updated 3 years ago 1 min read
An Unusual Story
Photo by Laura Kapfer on Unsplash

I'm creating a new story

out of words laying around.

Intentional and creatively

I'll mix them with the others I have found.

To form a different meaning

from the sentences -where they came.

Into an action or a question

maybe my characters first name.

Someone dropped the word unusual

so I picked it up to say-

They sky is a different color, it's a bit unusual, that way

Maybe I'll use the phrase, not normal

well, I mean, who am I to say?

What is the definition of, not normal, anyway?

It's all in your perspective,

most don't see these things the same.

We mix our words trying to impress

you see, it's all a verbal game.

I hope you find some humor in this rare story

I create.

Some words may have come from you

it's really difficult to say.

I may linger near your stories

to see if there are words you leave behind.

And thank you in advance

for being so very kind.

fact or fiction

About the Creator

Kelli Sheckler-Amsden

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

If you like what you read, feel free to leave a tip, I would love some feedback

Find me on twitter @kelli7958958

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  • Paul Stewart3 years ago

    Loved it. So clever! Lovely bit of word play! Just my thing!

  • This was so wonderful!

  • Cathy holmes3 years ago

    Very nicely done.

  • I love the booksnake image and that goes perfectly with your poetry

  • Moe Radosevich3 years ago

    such a creative piece, might I ask if these are words from loose lips? 😂, seriously, nice work kelli 😀

  • Holly Pheni3 years ago

    This is very cleverly done!

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