Death By Distraction
Spinning Out Of Control
***Warning***
May be disturbing****
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D riving with my phone out, I am distracted in the car
I instantly regret it, as I leave the local bar
S creaming at the window, as I cross the center line
T ime passes in slow motion as I smash into a pine
R egret the choice I made, it's too late to take it back
A n ambulance is coming, OMG, a body bag
C razy what your mind will tell you, to justify your deeds
T ime will tell if my repentance is too late, to grow those seeds
I beg and make my promises, save me and who I hit
O ne promise I won't break again, I'm through, I'm done, I quit
N othing could prepare me for the face my momma made, when she came to claim my things, and covered me up, where I laid
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Kelli Sheckler-Amsden
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Day 4 of Quitting
If this is how sobriety feels, maybe it’s better to go through life a little buzzed… this, along with other hits like, I want to kill myself, I wish I was dead, and I’m going to throw myself off a bridge have been the only thoughts on rotation these past few days. I promise myself that if, in a month, I still feel like this (‘this’ meaning despondent, full of rage, and simultaneously numb) I can go back to smoking. Until mid-February though? Nicotine is off the table.
By sleepy drafts5 days ago in Longevity
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Love it,congrats on TS..Definitely a cautious tale for those who drink and drive
YOU ARE TALENTED!!!!!!!!! GREAT WORK!!!!!!!!
If Poe had a laptop... 💻 Interesting TS!
Interesting, please check this one also. https://shopping-feedback.today/motivation/how-to-break-a-bad-habit-and-replace-it-with-a-good-one%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="css-w4qknv-Replies">
Also check it. https://shopping-feedback.today/petlife/a-dog-and-his-loyalty%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="css-w4qknv-Replies">
creative and powerful
Powerful work.
Whoo... Kelli this is brutal. And so important. Thank you for writing such a powerful piece, heartbreaking though it is.
Thank you for sharing such an important message 💔❤️
Well done with this one Kelli. It's chilling how many alternatives we can think of when it's already too late
Wow.Great job of invoking the regret and wish to take back what is done. Too many mother’s have had to cover up a loved one as they lie on the steel table.
I read your poem because the Pieta is my favorite piece of art. The poem is haunting in its regret and remorse. A beautiful parallel to the image you chose.
This is hauntingly beautiful and heartbreaking, Kelli. Such a beautiful and heart-wrenching poem, and a perfect entry for the acrostic challenge! Well done!
Congrats, Kelli!
Oh wowwww. Heavy and important stuff, Kelli. Congrats on the top story!
powerful, insightful and still all to true Absolutely a great read Congratulations
awesome
Congrats on the TS
A horrible truth. Unfortunately, not fictional for so many. Awesome work Kelli. Congratulations 🥰🥇
The image and the story fit so well together. Nice ending. 👌
Wow so creative and dark. Love this.
Congratulations on Top Story!!
A haunting story in this acrostic poem! Congratulations 🎊 on top story!
Congratulations on your Top Story❗🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Congratulations on Your Top Story, well done