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Predatory

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By Kelli Sheckler-AmsdenPublished about a year ago 1 min read

Stop, she cried

innocent eyes

Looked into his

eternalized

No one believed

Could not conceive

Evil silenced truth for lies

heartbreakMental Healthsad poetrysurreal poetry

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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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  • Heather Hublerabout a year ago

    "No one believed" such a dark, sad truth. This was painful to read, think about, relive. Great writing, Kelli :)

  • Cathy holmesabout a year ago

    Oh my. That is dark. Really well done.

  • Anna about a year ago

    This was so dark, great entry

  • Mark Grahamabout a year ago

    All I can say is Interesting view.

  • Mariann Carrollabout a year ago

    Wow that is dark

  • My inner child hears you! Gritty!

  • Kenneth cruzabout a year ago

    Woah dark great work !

  • Rick Henry Christopher about a year ago

    This is deep. I like how you stylized this one and how you brought out a hidden truth. Excellent work as always!

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