Brushed up
Refurbished
I'm not where I want to be
(Life has tossed me around)
so, I take one step at a time
(Planted my feet, on the ground)
I'm not who I thought I'd be
(I've had to alter myself)
so, I keep my thoughts in line
(Clear the dust off the shelf)
The things that once broke me
(Made me feel less than I was)
have made me who I am
(And I am better, because)
You can't use my past against me
(I took time needed to pause)
that's where the real me, began
(Chose to be my own applause))
Brushed it off of my shoulders
(Created a new, free)
let it all fall away
(I am all that I need)
That weight, like a boulder
(Took the better of me)
is just too much to take
(Played my own theme)
Painted on a brave face
(Found my favorite key)
and got on with the day
(Sung in the key of me)
As my favorite creation
(Stronger than a tree)
prouder than ever, at the new me, that I've made
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Kelli Sheckler-Amsden
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Comments (14)
Oh, this is lovely. I have done a lot of brushing, so I totally get where you are coming from. It is great to finally accept oneself.
This is a refreshing take on poetry - thank you for sharing this!
Quite creative and great for self esteem.
This was so powerful! Amazingly written!
This is awesome. 💖
May I join you in your applause, my friend? You are worthy of more than a single pair of hands (though that pair is mighty indeed).
A proud (justifiably so) and brilliantly written poem, Kelli!
this poem was meant to be sung! good job :)
Beautiful poem.
I liked this with the unusual format, almost like a dialog with yourself. Beautifully done in content and form💙Anneliese
This is so damn brilliant and unique. I really enjoyed this poem
Brilliant & beautiful!!! Love this, Kelli!!!❤️❤️💕
Really enjoyed this. I also love the formatting! ❤️✨
This is my favorite of yours-❤️💯📝👌😉 Although I had the laugh 😆 of my life looking 👀 at those paint 🎨 brushes lol…