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Dreams Await, Awards To Follow

What would you do with $280,000. A January $ challenge.

By Kelli Sheckler-AmsdenPublished about a year ago 1 min read
Borrowed from Daisy Torres

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Little to offer

But my dreams, to rise above

Kingdoms for horses

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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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  • Denise E Lindquistabout a year ago

    Wow. I have way too many books. That would be great if I could find an old book that would be worth anything!😉Great haiku!!💕💗💕

  • Tiffany Gordonabout a year ago

    Beautifully-written and profoundly touching! Great work Kelli! 💕💖

  • Antoni De'Leonabout a year ago

    Ah yes, "My kingdom for a horse". Hopes for it not coming to that, resounds. yet the words have passed into history. It is that which makes words so beautiful in their utterance or written words. You have captured that. thank you for participating Kelli.

  • Jay Kantorabout a year ago

    Hi Ki ~ I'd wait till the tax laws change before I collect, but that's just the pragmatist in me..! J.k.in.l.a.

  • Mother Combsabout a year ago

    Ah, the love of horses <3 Majestic creatures

  • Mark Grahamabout a year ago

    This is quite creative and in hopes that dreams do come true. Good job.

  • L.I.Eabout a year ago

    Love this ❤️❤️ deep and meaningful haiku

  • Kayleigh Fraser ✨about a year ago

    Is this referencing Shakespeare’s Richard III? This is soooooo clever and resonates deeply. I feel like you deserve a standing ovation for this one, Kelli!!! 👏👏👏

  • Andrew C McDonaldabout a year ago

    LOVE THIS! A deeply meaningful gorgeous haiku written to perfection. Congratulations.

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