Beautifully Tedious
Fragile Fault Lines
you draw the lines
that I fit myself into
I remember a time
you fit into them, too
now these lines
criss and cross like a puzzle missing pieces
how to unwind them
I haven't a clue
*
all these emotions
packed away in the basement
a drop in the ocean
just waves to a storm-front
salty words stinging deep
leading to an explosion
leaving internal wounds
and chalk lines on the pavement
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lines in the sand
leaving lines on my face
erasing what we had planned
lining my mind with mistakes
underlined and highlighted
for special occasions
surprise and delight
built on fault lines and vibrations
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Kelli Sheckler-Amsden
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Comments (4)
Gosh this hit me so hard because it was so relatable!
Beautifully penned Kelli. This could incorporate many aspects of our lives, even here on Vocal. Such ins and outs and in-betweens. Kudos on a great poem.
Indiana! You are reaching your inner power here; this is a huge shift, a spectacular 💪 style that is going to take on a wondrous inner journey. I absolutely found this breath taking. Go ♀️!
This is true. Human nature is a complex mess that can be difficult to unravel. Well said.