as thin as the layer of ice on a limb
I've guarded my heart so that no one gets in
this icy protection keeps me safe and warm
an armor devised like a vault in the storm
a glassy insulation, forbidding and cool
a self imposed layer I use as a tool
to ward off invasions, invaders and such
beautiful to behold, but bitter to touch
but kept deep within this wintery chill
is a warm hopeful heart, incubating love still
waiting for one who can handle the fragile
uncover my heart and this fortress, unravel
until then, I'm wrapped in this vast wonderland
till the thaw of my frost, meets the touch of his hand
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Kelli Sheckler-Amsden
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Seconds ago, the sullen sun set on the two of us… my exuberant furry companion and me. A fresh breeze embraces us, delivering welcome relief from the day’s oppressive heat. His typical stumbling and staggering along — apace with a sloth — has turned into trip-trapping, high-stepping, almost skipping along.
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Beautiful flowing poem, love your imaginary!
This was so poignantly beautiful! Loved your poem!
👏👏👏 The flow was amazing!!!
Such a beautiful poem...
Dreams will come true with plenty of patience, and this is a beautiful poem.
Beautifully penned, as always, Kelli! Here's hoping your Prince will come!
Lovely poem. I hope you meet the person of your hopes and dreams.
What a beautiful poem of self struggle and willinginess to overcome. This is how I felt when Reading this.
Astonishing 😊❤️great 😃👍