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Don't Cross Burnt Bridges

Or Open Closed Doors

By Kelli Sheckler-AmsdenPublished about a year ago 1 min read
Don't Cross Burnt Bridges
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Opened a closed door

Thinking time had healed those wounds

To find I was wrong

HaikuStream of Consciousnesssurreal poetrysad poetry

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Kelli Sheckler-Amsden

Telling stories my heart needs to tell <3 life is a journey, not a competition

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  • Dana Crandellabout a year ago

    Ouch! Loved this and the title reminds me of a line from a Don Henley song: "Sometimes you get the best light from a burning bridge."

  • Cathy holmesabout a year ago

    Well said!

  • Michelle Liew Tsui-Linabout a year ago

    Ooh. Revisiting and getting crushed again is just so painful. Poignant haiku there.

  • Mark Grahamabout a year ago

    Thought-provoking and good advice at the same time. Good work.

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