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Giving My Best Distractions

Overconfident? Maybe

By Kelli Sheckler-AmsdenPublished 3 years ago Updated 3 years ago 1 min read
Giving My Best Distractions
Photo by Ivan Rudoy on Unsplash

Dabbling with the notion

I can handle any

Situation

Trying my best to ignore the ever

Raging escalation

As my mind wanders away

Casually making interpretations

Thinking I can soon persuade you - that I know more than I know

I smile graciously and wink, to keep you calm, always pretending

Once I try a little more, to convince you I'm

Now indicating, that I knew I had you, when I said, hello

slam poetry

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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  • Mariann Carroll3 years ago

    I am intrigued, love it 🥰

  • Gina C.3 years ago

    Love this so much, Kelli! So many emotions here. "Trying my best to ignore the ever Raging escalation As my mind wanders away" YES, I felt that so much! Amazing work!

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