Regarding Hemingway

Regarding Hemingway

 

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Hemingway once wrote,
“…there is no friend as loyal as a book.”
Perhaps he never knew Andrea,
or looked into the circumference of her face.

 

For it is there that my sentences run…
where the pages of Webster fail to categorically define
the introduction of her smile.
Where a myriad of words tether me
to a Microsoft page,
and I am bound to the wafts of her laughter
like Hemingway’s fisherman was - to the sea.


“…no friend as loyal as a book.”
Perhaps he never knew Andrea.

 

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Author's Note

Andrea was my son's Kindergarten teacher. We were the best of friends, until she was tragically killed by a drunk driver. It is her laughter that remains with me...

Reviews

[Ken Simm.]

The connections here pleased me and made me smile until I read your author's notes. That turned the whole thing on its head and clouds covered the sea.
Tragic, honest and quite lovely. I still like the connections with Papa.

[Kelly Scheppers]

It was a fabulous quote to wrap around her memory. I am thrilled you enjoyed this one! Thank you, Ken!

[SmittyJas]

Very good historical references to the hemingway writer in knew the classics of old. People of today could not hold a touch to a hemingway write the old novelist ways ernest was the best of his times.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Such a tragedy Kelly but you capture the essence of the true beauty of a person in this wonderful tribute.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Her presence in my life is deeply missed. I wanted to honor her memory, and thought of this quote by Hemmingway. Thank you, John.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Your poetry has become quintessentially elegant Kelly.

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Sorry to hear of your friend's tragic passing but you have penned a might beautiful piece in which each of us have garnered some of the beauty you saw in her. A wonderful write Kelly!

[Kelly Scheppers]

She was a wonderful teacher, and friend. I think she would have been proud to be compared to a quote by Hemmingway. Your kindness of words touch me deeply, thank you!

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When words move me I have to write Kelly, and your words moved me. I feel as if I got to know a little about Andrea. She would indeed be proud of the comparison and the write.

[Kelly Scheppers]

...thank you!

[Tom]

A beautifully penned heartfelt elegy to an inspirational and trusted friend, so tragically and cruelly cut down in their prime..... A book can be a great friend but no substitute to human companionship...kudos indeed Kelly to your compassionate, free-flowing pen !

[Kelly Scheppers]

She lives within me...and always will. Thank you, Tom!

[Jennesis]

She sounds like a beautiful soul Kelly. what a great tribute~

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you, Jenn!

[Alessander]

Sad to hear about what happened to her. This seems like a sweet tribute.

[Kelly Scheppers]

It was so kind of you to comment...thank you!

[Coyote Poetry]

I believe Hemingway had his friend like Andrea. Lost in wars and his battle to know understanding. I understand the poem. Good people who had touched our life and left too soon. Leave us with regret and missing them. Thank you Kelly for sharing the amazing poetry. Good to keep the good people alive and well with words.
Coyote

[Kelly Scheppers]

Nicely stated, John...thank you!

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome.

[Trace]

This is heartbreakingly sad
Yet written softly with emotion and
A longing for your friend.

Beautiful poem.

Trace

[Kelly Scheppers]

You greet me...always leave me with a smile...thank you, Trace!

[Shane Mohamed]

Your writing: You're telling a story through your poetry, you're delivering a message, and it stays there. Unlike any other poet, your poetry actually sticks in my head. I feel it, I understand it, I believe it. If you ask me what, or who's poems did you read yesterday? I might say, hell if I know, but what you write isn't easily forgotten. You share such beautiful stories with amazing passion. You're not just a poet, you're a storyteller, and a good one.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Your generosity overwhelms me, Shane. What a lovely review you have given me...I shall remember this, always! Thank you.