The Afterglow

 the afterglow

 

 

 

…he reads me like a book,

like the legerdemain

of a magician…

he gets me

with all the precision

of a stephen king novel,

leaving me in the afterglow

of a perfect storm….

 

 

 

 photography by Victor Bauer

 

 

Author's Note

I don't smoke, but I like using the reference of it in my work.

Reviews

[fattycbreezy52]

Aha! so his conjuring skills have been described so perfectly here.Such a perfect imagery you have conjured.His comparison with a magician tells me how far can your imagination run , taking examples from the skills and activities in the real world around.
I loved this and loved the picture too:)

[Kelly Scheppers]

...ahh yes, there's magic in those hands! Thank you, Breezy!

[Coyote Poetry]

Beautiful artwork and amazing words dear Kelly. You create a place where the perfect storm is acceptable. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Kelly Scheppers]

...thank you, John. It is always a pleasure to have you here!

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome Kelly.

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

Girl you smoke, sizzle, and sear!

[Kelly Scheppers]

Lol, you charm me...thank you!

[Patricia Wedel]

Kelly... beautiful slight of hand...
cunning and artful... the trickery
of seduction. You are a mystery
of enchantment. truly, Pat

[Kelly Scheppers]

You are ever so kind, Pat...thank you!

[AaronFreitas]

Beautifully worded... loved it!

[Kelly Scheppers]

I almost missed you, thanks Aaron! ....goodnite!

[sereenaoutloud]

Very clever girlie, love the metaphor and your words with that image just Stunning!!

[Kelly Scheppers]

...thank you, Sereena...have a great time in Disney!!

[ANTO]

What a great comparison Kelly - very inventive and fun.
Oh to be but a lowly bookmark in this novel ! ;))
Great write my friend.

[Kelly Scheppers]

...thank you so much, Anto! x

[Dara]

You chose the perfect image to go with this thought provoking, romantic write, Kelly. It is full of tenderness and deeply rooted love which make the whole thing 'smokin' in my book. Just wonderful!

[Kelly Scheppers]

I had a book graphic to go with this, until I found this art piece by Victor Bauer, which literally screamed at me! Lol, thank you so much, my friend!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes, those stephen king novels are likely to haunt us still, long after the read.

and those passionate moments linger long after the post-passion cigarette has burned itself out.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I've never equated myself to a well known author before, but it seemed to fit the poem. Thank you, Jacob!

[dan]

Kelly, You may not smoke but a lot of your writing does. The Stephen King reference leading up to the end line, "...of a perfect storm," nicely bookends the piece between the beautiful artwork and the clever ending. You keep mining that pit of loving emotions and coming up with gold. take care...dan

[Kelly Scheppers]

...wow, I wish we could put reviews in our library, cause THIS is a keeper! Thank you for this, Dan!