Validation

Validation     

 

The sheets upon the bed

are a muted validation

of the love we made.

I am hesitant to straighten

their rippled effect,

for fear

it will dismiss you

completely.

 

 

 

 

photography by Stephen Beutler

 

Reviews

[Ghost]

I could feel the emptiness of the words that long to never forget a love.. Soft and haunting words..

[Kelly Scheppers]

Very perceptive, and wonderfully received!

[SmittyJas]

The ultimate tribute to the one you love and are loved by excellent write.

[terry smith]

Once again, very,very nice... your writing inspires me!!

[Kelly Scheppers]

I feel like a master chef, and you are sampling my personal best! ...many thanks!

[terry smith]

That's funny because I am a chef.

[Kelly Scheppers]

...wow, really? I love to cook...I'm always barefoot in the kitchen! ; )

[terry smith]

I am thinking of sharing some recipes, i will let you know when i do.

[Kelly Scheppers]

...great!!!

[An owl on the moon]

There is a rich, wild world held in still life... in photographs that never age... memories that never change... And how these loving, passionate moments desire to be captured by that same magic... not wanting to ever fade.. May yours only ever grow sweeter with every day...

[Kelly Scheppers]

...thank you for such a captivating analogy, Craig!

[Nadia Gerassimenko]

I feel uncertainty here, like the protagonist stepped on a silver lining between love lost and love found and is juggling her way to not step where it will implicate her losing her lover. Very dramatic and effective!

[Kelly Scheppers]

...thank you, Nadia. It came from wanting love to stay...

[B]

What a beauty this poem

I often do the same ... keep everything as is to retain a beautiful memory

[Kelly Scheppers]

I think its typically a girl thing...thank you so much, Nisreenaa!

[Coyote Poetry]

Beautiful artwork and nice description of the thoughts of a good night not forgotten. Always a pleasure to read your words Kelly.
Coyote

[Kelly Scheppers]

You are a true gentleman, John...thank you!

[Coyote Poetry]

I try and you are welcome.

[NoelHC]

That longing for someone so close, and the things we do (or don't do) to prolong that memory just a bit longer is so well told in this short poem. Well done kelly.

[Kelly Scheppers]

This length seems to be a favorite, so perhaps I'll post them more often. It's always good to see you, Noel! Thank you!

[....................]

You know love exists when she won't even straighten the sheets for fear of erasing the memory of that moment of unfathomable bliss. Simply beautiful.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Lol, yes, now she can't throw them in the washing machine fast enough! So good to have you back, Thomas! Thank you!

[....................]

Haha! It's good to be back.. and you are kindly welcome!

[rubie]

"muted validation"

how lovely.

very sexy indeed...not wanting to disturb the sheets for fear it will erase the traces of lovemaking.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I appreciate your kindness, Rubie...thank you so much!