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Till Death

Or What It Feels Like

By Kelli Sheckler-AmsdenPublished 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago 1 min read
Till Death
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Remember when you said you loved me

And your heart raced when holding hands

Vowed forever to me, then-

Slipped off your wedding band

My heart was broken

Split right in two

Completely

Undone

Torn

sad poetryheartbreak

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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  • Mark Graham2 years ago

    One just has to think.

  • John Cox2 years ago

    Those feels ended suddenly! This one really does sting, Kelli! Very, very sad; very well written.

  • Heather Hubler2 years ago

    That line "slipped off your wedding band", oof! Like it was so easy to do on their end. Powerfully sad, my friend :)

  • This happens wayyyy too often! So sad

  • Cathy holmes2 years ago

    "Vowed forever to me, then- Slipped off your wedding band" Oof. That stings. Well done.

  • Nice work! 😊💕

  • Felt this. Beautifully written and heart felt in simplicity.

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