Life Lessons
What Came Back Eventually Made Me Better
what made its way back
was something i didn't recognize
when what came back
hit me tween' the eyes
because what came back
sent my emotions into overdrive
when what came back
reminded me, part of me died
what took its place
was a shell of my former self
what took its place
looked like it'd been through hell
what took its place
begged me for a little help
when what took its place
made me sad for a spell
but what happened next
came just in the nick of time
when what happened next
spun my life on a dime
because what finally came back
was the heart of one redesigned
what made its way back
came when i changed my mind
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A/N:
When life takes its toll, because it always comes with a price. Remember that change, good and bad, can be used to become better. Not always an easy lesson, but one that if nurtured can bring rewards you never imagined. So, embrace what comes back, not everyone has that priviledge.
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Kelli Sheckler-Amsden
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What an outstanding message, Kelli! Thank you for the reminder!
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