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The Power Of Pure Joy

Simple Things

By Kelli Sheckler-AmsdenPublished about a year ago 1 min read
Top Story - October 2024

the smell of the puddles calls me to play, i stomp and i giggle enjoying the day

the sun warms my skin with its soft, gentle rays, making me happy the clouds found me today

the sound of the splashes and laughter, contagious. it calls out to the wild and my spirit replies

the taste of the giggles, like bubbles of champagne, creates such sensation it induces a smile

i watch as the rain clouds give way to the sunshine, a spectacular dance of giving and take. a balance of need met with spectacular quotidian, the simplest of reasons to celebrate

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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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  • Shirley Belkabout a year ago

    loved this :)

  • Andrea Corwin about a year ago

    Great work - I loved your poem and the rhyming scheme!! congratulations on the TS🥳🥳

  • Marilyn Gloverabout a year ago

    Beautiful work, Kelli! The simplest joys are free for all. A wonderful reminder to return to a child's eye view of the world.

  • Chan Chanabout a year ago

    pure joy is like the joys of childhood, simple, innocent, and comfortable

  • Olufemi Afolabiabout a year ago

    Embark on a journey of excitement and skillful precision! Beautiful

  • Sonu Jaiswalabout a year ago

    It's so beautiful & joyful

  • Bugsy Wattsabout a year ago

    This is beautiful. You've spoken to everyone's inner child :)

  • Sensually brilliant! Loved it! Congratulations Kelli!

  • BrownCharlotteabout a year ago

    Amazing post

  • Shaidh Ahmadabout a year ago

    This is so beautiful and congratulations on the top story

  • Michelle Liew Tsui-Linabout a year ago

    I particularly love the stanza with references to balance. And that's what gives us happiness! Well-written, Kelli, and a well-deserved TS.

  • Jamye Sharpabout a year ago

    Love the enjoyment of the simple things.

  • Deanna W. Schauerabout a year ago

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  • Babs Iversonabout a year ago

    Delightful & joyful!!! Love it!!! Congratulations on Top Story!!!❤️❤️💕

  • Rachel Deemingabout a year ago

    That joy is tangible!

  • Hannah Mooreabout a year ago

    So joyful

  • Pamela Williamsabout a year ago

    beautiful

  • Gloria Penelopeabout a year ago

    Well deserved top story, Congratulations!

  • JBazabout a year ago

    As always you hAve such a beautiful way with words. Congratulations

  • Cathy holmesabout a year ago

    Congrats on the TS.

  • Rachel Steinmetzabout a year ago

    So beautiful and becalming!

  • L.C. Schäferabout a year ago

    Also, well done on TS!

  • L.C. Schäferabout a year ago

    I lingered on giggled like champagne bubbles 🍾

  • Cindy Calderabout a year ago

    Quite lovely. Congratulations on the Top Story, too!

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