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Shadow Dancing

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By Kelli Sheckler-AmsdenPublished 20 days ago β€’ Updated 20 days ago β€’ 1 min read
Shadow Dancing
Photo by Khashayar Kouchpeydeh on Unsplash

The fireplace sizzles

Casting shadows on the wall

Interpretive dance

surreal poetryHaiku

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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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  • Mother Combs13 days ago

    Oh, so visual, Kelli

  • Reb Kreyling19 days ago

    I can picture firelight dancing. Gorgeous.

  • Rain Dayze20 days ago

    I see people dancing around a fire in my head! Excellent work!

  • Caitlin Charlton20 days ago

    πŸ’–You’ve given the fireplace a voice with the sizzle. πŸ’– πŸ’–The shadows were given a body through the lambent castings. πŸ’– And oh, that last line! You gave us the reward of dancing. Fantastic work, Kelli! β™₯οΈπŸ€—πŸ–€

  • Dana Crandell20 days ago

    Wonderful imagery, Kelli!

  • Bren20 days ago

    The Trials and Tribulations of a Vocal local - or how i learnt to love haiku and just suck it up! Stay warm Kelli - this is really good!

  • Mariann Carroll20 days ago

    I can imagine people dancing in a cave with fire going. πŸ₯°

  • Paul Stewart20 days ago

    Oh. Lovely dreamy imagery. Reminds me of those long wintry nights. Great job lass

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