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Break-up Nonet

By Kelli Sheckler-AmsdenPublished 2 years ago 1 min read
Gaslit
Photo by Simon Hurry on Unsplash

You created something beautiful

Wooed me till I believed it too

Made me feel invincible

Like no-one before you

Too little, too late

Lamb to be slain

Truth exposed

My fate.....

Posed

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About the Creator

Kelli Sheckler-Amsden

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

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  • Lily Séjorabout a year ago

    This is a beautiful piece! The emotion and the clarity are very palpable.

  • Ameer Bibi2 years ago

    beautifully penned not only words but visually is also very appealing

  • Lamb to be slain. Ain't that the truth. Loved your poem!

  • Kay Husnick2 years ago

    I felt this in my gut. Great job! Deeply unsettling cover image choice though. That really set the tone.

  • John Cox2 years ago

    You’re crushing these break up poems, Kelli!

  • Mark Graham2 years ago

    Good work and poignant.

  • Cathy holmes2 years ago

    Nicely done!

  • Kendall Defoe 2 years ago

    This is impressive!

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