Haunted memories mingle, corrupting the playground of my past
The ones that left me wanting, lying lifeless in the grass
Rejuvenated by the inability to let go of the past
Counterfeit emotions, brought on by a game that could not last
Illusion of a love, without the evidence of trust
A heart that holds a promise from a man, consumed with lust
Surrendered anything that made me believe that we were us
Knowing that it never was what he tried to say it was
Another game, of make believe, like tag, or hide and seek
It’s all a game.
And no one wins, but everyone competes
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Kelli Sheckler-Amsden
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Comments (8)
Great poem!
I can sense the disappointment. Lovely piece.
Beautiful and profound piece, Kelli! No one wins 🥹❤️ You are so talented! I've been on a bit of a break from Vocal but I'll be back soon to read more of your amazing words! 🤗
Life is a game. Best not to dwell on negatives stay on the positive side. Like baseball. Simetimes you win, sometimes you lose. And, sometimes it rains.
To me this is about what life is all about. One of taking chances win or lose or both.
Yes sadly, no one wins. That's the ultimate truth! Loved your poem!
To no longer be one yet bound together by history, by flesh & blood, by mutually inflicted wounds that may in time be forgiven yet still refuse to be re-enfleshed.
Phenomenal! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾