The instance of extinction came to call on me today
In the darkness of the shadows
Where my demons go to play
I lost my inhibitions and the ability to see
Why do I feel like I’m the only one
That doesn’t feel like me
Everything is different now, it seems that everything has changed
The ripples on the water and the fragrance of the rain
Nothing is what it was before, not like it was at the start
I let go of my feelings
Buried my head and heart
A buried treasure lost because the content lost its spark
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Kelli Sheckler-Amsden
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Comments (7)
Wow - fabulous poem and I love the photo too!
Very eye catching image paired with such powerfully written lines!
You really put your heart into this work, Miss Kelli. Good work.
Those last 3 lines hit so hard! Loved your poem!
A breathtaking piece Kelli, I felt this one! 💖 stand out line: Why do I feel like I’m the only one/That doesn’t feel like me
Wow, absolutely breathtaking imagery in this poem and the first line opens so hard. I love this! And the picture is great too!
Both unspeakably beautiful and sad! Your three final lines cut deep, Kelli!