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That's me

Just Below The Surface

By Kelli Sheckler-AmsdenPublished 9 months ago Updated 8 months ago 1 min read
That's me
Photo by Najib Kalil on Unsplash

When you need to find your courage

When you doubt that you're enough

When the world leaves you discouraged

Stand your ground and call its bluff

Trust me, babe, you're not alone

Be your metamorphosis

It's a seed that time has sewn

Hey look -

That's me, just below the surface

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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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  • Mother Combs8 months ago

    <3 Wonderfully written! A perfect inspiration

  • I see you, Kelli, & it's not just skin deep. Beautifully crafted.

  • Brilliant poem!!!!

  • Cathy holmes9 months ago

    This is hard. I love both the italicized lines.

  • Rohitha Lanka9 months ago

    Captivating poem and well written.

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