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Bitter

But Sometimes Sweet

By Kelli Sheckler-AmsdenPublished 9 months ago 1 min read
Bitter
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I'm bitter

but better

A no quitter

Go getter

Right down to the letter

Go on, call my bluff

I chitter

On twitter

A last minute

Pinch hitter

A good vibe emitter

When things get too rough

I sputter

And spitter

Itchy finger

On the trigger

A protective lil sister

Won’t put up with your guff

Finishing bigger

An under dog winner

Sometimes bitter

Tastes sweeter

And my best is enough

So if you ever wonder

If I've got your number

keep one eye open in slumber

I could be gunning for you

Cuz I am not like the others

not a chump, mother f*#ker

I'll call your bluff, sucker

I'm ten toes deep in for you

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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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  • Randy Wayne Jellison-Knock9 months ago

    All in. Win or lose, it's still a win.

  • Mother Combs9 months ago

    Lovely, Kelli. Great flow and rhythm

  • Mark Graham9 months ago

    A poem that with the words you chose was fun to read. Good job.

  • Marilyn Glover9 months ago

    I loved the whole thing from start to finish- Bravo!!!!

  • Drum roll, Kelli! You nailed it!

  • Bren9 months ago

    So quick, perky and snappy it just rolled off the page (sic). And before anyone says "ooh it would make a good rap", put with a quick punky drum beat first and get angry on the vocals! Love it!

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