Kelly Scheppers : Writing

Precious Metal

Precious Metal

A Poem by Kelly Scheppers


This was written following the Columbine tragedy. Sadly, the same headlines still apply, today!
He Keeps Me in Flowers

He Keeps Me in Flowers

A Poem by Kelly Scheppers


He keeps me in flowers. The likes of which I’m accustomed to, of orchids and calla lilies. Their beauty poetically reminds him of me&..
That I Bruise Too Easily

That I Bruise Too Easily

A Poem by Kelly Scheppers


...being born under the sign of "cancer", I've been told that I bruise too easily
Three Days of Rain

Three Days of Rain

A Poem by Kelly Scheppers


Three days of rain and the willow bends its branches low, like the pendulum sway of a grandfather clock… like the guileless accordio..
The Obsequious Nature

The Obsequious Nature

A Poem by Kelly Scheppers


upswept copper hair was pulled high, secured by the elasticity of a double knotted scrunchie tendrils, soft cajoled the opening of a cott..
I Wish You Peace

I Wish You Peace

A Poem by Kelly Scheppers


...for Anna Nicole
A Life Less Ordinary

A Life Less Ordinary

A Poem by Kelly Scheppers


...dedicated in loving memory to my sister
Profile of an October Sky

Profile of an October Sky

A Poem by Kelly Scheppers


Profile of an October SkyA dense fog crochetsa blanket of dawn.Seagulls, in a symmetrical formationyield adept navigationas a stoic giant prod..
A Maddening Hush

A Maddening Hush

A Poem by Kelly Scheppers


Emily at three was bubble-gum pink and grandmother’s nose, with M & M smiles and chestnut hair, and a predilection for the rea..
Say Hello

Say Hello

A Poem by Kelly Scheppers


I watch you from across the room, not knowing your name or intentions. I remain fixed upon your eyes, wondering where they would tempt to lead..