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What Is Love

Simple Examples

By Kelli Sheckler-AmsdenPublished 12 months ago 1 min read
What Is Love
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Soft tender touch - of new baby's skin

The smell of your mama - following where she's been

Sound of laughter - the warmth of a grin

A hug that reminds, you’ve been gone too long

The swell in your heart when you’re where you belong

Purist examples of love

fact or fictionFamilyFor FunFriendshipGratitudelove poemsStream of Consciousnesssurreal poetryinspirational

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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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  • Gregory Payton12 months ago

    Sound of laughter - the warmth of a grin, it doesn't get a whole lot better than that. Well Done!!!

  • L.I.E12 months ago

    Aww this made me warm inside. Beautiful words.

  • Calvin London12 months ago

    Magic Kelli, such beautiful sentiment in all the lines.

  • Mark Graham12 months ago

    Love this one and it made me feel good. Good job.

  • Cathy holmes12 months ago

    Aww. This is adorable. Well done.

  • Mother Combs12 months ago

    Such sweet examples of love <3

  • Paul Stewart12 months ago

    Pretty little poem! Well done, Kelli!

  • Komal12 months ago

    Pure, heartfelt, and warm—this captures love in its truest form! Such a beautiful ode to life’s simplest joys. Lovely work!

  • Lovely words

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