A tear steals away here, in the dark,
escaping down my cheek.
No real reason why it fell,
It’s just been that kind of week.
I’m lonely for a life un-lived.
Some fairy tales I bought.
A purchase that I can’t return,
a trap that got me caught.
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I’m the Keeper of the ashes,
a broker for the lost.
My fee doesn’t amount to much,
a broken heart is what it costs.
So, leave your pain there on the table,
I’ll make sure it finds some rest.
Let go of all your sorrows,
cleanse the heart there in your chest.
I’m the keeper of the ashes -
Let the healing breezes blow.
Find the flowers in the wounds,
I’ll love the burden, you let go.
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Kelli Sheckler-Amsden
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Comments (12)
Beautiful :)
Such a sad, beautiful poem.
I thought - there's no way she can just keep writing absolutely amazing pieces, but here we are in the place where I'm proven wrong again - great writing
So sad and beautifully written.
Beautifully written as always!
So much of emotions were packed into this poem. Very melancholic and beautiful. Loved it so much!
Love it. Wonderful used of words . Very deep ♥️Very moving poem for sure
Wonderful. You nailed those feelings.
This is wonderfully written. Well done
This was deep! I am having a painful year, but I still can't cry. It makes me feel heartless. But I do love this poem!
Emotional and melancholy, yet, your poem is comforting. Lovely👏💖😊💕
Beatiful words, I am going through something like this now, sending hugs