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Pain

Different For Everyone

By Kelli Sheckler-AmsdenPublished 3 years ago 1 min read
Pain
Photo by Dmitriy Frantsev on Unsplash

Rare, is the feeling of security,

after the world you built, was spun.

Feeling the need to keep your armor on,

long after the war is done.

The too common, uncommon - brokenness,

that hits each heart like a brick.

That rare churning in your stomach,

when those memories make you sick.

Unparalleled peace and joy are born,

through the thistles and the briar.

When you finally learn to love yourself,

Now, that shit there, is rare!

slam poetry

About the Creator

Kelli Sheckler-Amsden

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

If you like what you read, feel free to leave a tip, I would love some feedback

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  • Cathy holmes3 years ago

    Yes it is. Nicely done.

  • J. S. Wade3 years ago

    Yes it is Kelli. 🥰 good take on the challenge. Always love your creations. ❤️

  • Gina C.3 years ago

    Oh man, this is wonderful! How clever and profound of a rarity. I love "self love" and "security" as a theme for this challenge. Well done!

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