Sleeping with Paul

Sleeping with Paul

 

I traced his masculine form

with my photographic mind,

never to allow the rush of morning

to enter,

                  there.

 

 

 

photography by Stefan Beutler

Author's Note

...sometimes our past loves have benefits.

Reviews

[SmittyJas]

Sweetness in you sensual writings.

[Adam Adams]

How true and full of allure: "Past loves have benefits". Seemed.. the friends with benefits. Lol

Your photographic mind's truly a holographic zone of delight for sure. The morn has always much to speak of love; 'bout an every shade of past-night that leaves bunches of memories 'pon heart in guise of having morn aside by & you intriguingly shapes all of these things - your old sensuous memories - & love-affairs - in words.. with words.. only for the peace of heart. Wonderfully written!

[Kelly Scheppers]

The guy broke my heart, and I immortalize him in cyberspace. "...a holographic zone of delight", I REALLY like that!

[Adam Adams]

Broke your carnal heart? Sounds surprising.. even very very surprising especially to me. I wonder, how even a man can smash a beautiful poetic spirit's gratified and sensuous heart into pieces? This's shame... he might haven't been in your heart, cause.. if he ever had.. he'd have understood where he's just breathing through - The Castles In The Heaven. Anyway, am sorry 'bout that. Hope my reviews're way uplifting to bring your heart back right in the palm of your very soften hands.. with smiles. xoxo cheer up!

[Kelly Scheppers]

It was love, and we all live and learn, and love again. Your reviews assure me my feet are on solid ground...thank you!

[J. K. Beach]

Kelly, the creation of a memory is captured so elegantly in this piece... such moments are sublime and should be remembered however the relationship turns out. Just beautiful!

[Kelly Scheppers]

I've been fortunate in the manner of which these short pieces have been acknowledged. I categorize them as "poetry with a pulse". Thank you, Jeff.

[J. K. Beach]

"Poetry with a pulse," indeed! I think some should be categorized as "Racing heartbeat with heavy breathing!" All are beautiful my friend. I have enjoyed reading them today!

[Kelly Scheppers]

..thank you!

[Dean]

a masterpiece of less is more, and here you give me everything. How you manage that, I do not know, but it is your specialty and your unique strength...unique because I have never seen this approached so perfectly. In your poetic presence, the rest of us are all losers.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I've always favored "less is more"...the brevity of words is something I gravitate to, and I consider it a gift, indeed! By the way, you are not a loser! I have told you many times how much of a fan I am of your work...please know that! If I am anything at all in this world, I consider myself an honest person! This is beautiful...I will treasure it!

[Dean]

as I treasure you

[John Alexander McFadyen]

This is stunningly sensual and beautiful Kelly!

[Kelly Scheppers]

I take your words to heart, you know...for you are a poet I have long admired, and have missed, as of late. I am hopeful for your return...thank you, John! x

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Kelly you have always been kind and I have enjoyed reading your work, but suddenly you have blossomed and I adore your work!

[Kelly Scheppers]

I make a conscious effort to better myself in any way I can. That you can see that, and acknowledge it, is immeasurable to me! Thank you, John. You have touched me deeply today!

[John Alexander McFadyen]

My pleasure Kelly, I assure you!

[Einstein Noodle]

this is very very good .. to capture so much sexuality with words that don't lend to it when taken by themselves .. i think this is absolutely superb poetry .. its fullness spills over the very few words and lines you have used .. well done i say! clever, intelligent and very sexy
E.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I am overwhelmed by your generosity, E...what a wonderful thing to say! Thank you. May I say you look quite handsome in your avatar! x

[Einstein Noodle]

you are most welcome! and thank you .. it was taken at my adoptive daughter's wedding (long story) by a young man who is now my future son-in-law .. ahhhhhhhhhhhhh love is so divine ;)
E.

[alf]

Hi Kelly. First up, my son's name is Paul, his wife . . . Kelly! so you had my attention straight up. Then I read that soft and tender message from your heart, and I had such a moment of 'here and now'. Perhaps you are relating a memory, but I chose to think it is recent (and ongoing). Just beautiful, that's all I can say, alf

[Kelly Scheppers]

This was all from memory...someone that I used to love. I never dreamed it would take on so many perspectives the way that it has, which makes me very proud! Thank you for your kindness, Alf, and the smile!

[Chris]

I wanted more... not because it needed it, but because I did.

[Kelly Scheppers]

...I knew I would get this kind of response from you...I was hoping. Thank you, my dear Chris!

[R Smith]

beautiful poem Kelly, a sweet treat, thank you for this one :)

[Kelly Scheppers]

...thank you, Richard! I appreciate your time and kindness!

[MsJewel]

It is amazing how memories can creep up when we least expect them. Your poem is lovely Kelly.

:) Julie

[Kelly Scheppers]

Hi Julie, seeing you takes me back to the good ole days of another Cafe, and the effervescent personality of our dearly departed, Albert Victor! It is always a pleasure whenever you're here...thank you! x