Less Than Perfect

Less than Perfect

 

 

She apologized to him

 for years that had taken their toll.

For auburn hair that had lost its luster,

and delicate features

that were less than perfect.

 

He apologized to her

for the guise of gray that clearly shown.

For hands now trembling

at the mere anticipation

of bodies merging,

of lips pressing hard.

 

After years of being denied

their passion was consummately fed

                                    

Slow and methodical,

heeding no apologies.

 

 

 

 

photography by Andrew Atroshenko

 

Reviews

[R Smith]

The passion lingers on Kelly, its good to know being up that way myself lol, a very touching and somehow melancholy poem, the passion reignited between lovers of a certain age, they found their beginnings again, just beautiful :)

[Kelly Scheppers]

You look young to me, Richard. I think we need to dismiss the voices in our head that keep telling us we're getting old. I was once told that age is a matter of the mind - if you don't mind, it doesn't matter! Lol, I'm sticking to it! Thank you, my good friend!

[R Smith]

thanks for the compliment Kelly, my photo does not lie, tis but a few years old, just think 18 and 18 you'll be, I refuse to think any older than about 28 and it seems to work, not in looks so much just in state of mind, plus of course i'm completely insane but we won't go into that, love ya X

[Trace]

I can't help but think of my mother and her husband,
they married just over 20 years ago,
She is 87 and he is 93 now.
She tells me that she is more cabbage looking than she is green.
I guess that means she is still getting some.

That or she still wants it.

Either way, Love your poem. Very deep and beyond your norm.
so wonderfully expressed and tenderly painted.

Trace

[Kelly Scheppers]

Your mom is 87? How delightful it must be for you to still have her in your life! Gee, I hope I'm still around and kicking at that age. I bet she could give some insight to this poem like no other could. Thank you, Trace. My best to you!

[Adam Adams]

Andrew've impacted the world with the art of his artistic-visions shown in his paintings. Something very possessive, soft & breathlessly-touchy he dappled 'pon the frame of.. one of his above paintings which rendering the message of perfections... to the world. Additionally, you've just completed his art... by means of letting your cushiony hand jotting down such a marvelous piece... into pages. Where at one hand, Stefan takes a ride to kiss your heart with an art of romance, Andrew seems to be able to flourish that romance.. in the pursuit of radiant analogies of his... visions. Very beautiful poetry you've pen'd on!

"Less Than Perfect" is seemed to be one of my fav. title ever and am very impressed with your anew art!

[Kelly Scheppers]

So thrilled to have your take on this, and you've given me cause to smile! Thank you, Adams!

[Adam Adams]

I guess, i've given you a "reason" either... to smile.

[Nadia Gerassimenko]

I was truly touched by this! Pricked my heart a little too! When we meet our love in our youthful years, we appear to them as perfect. But as passionate honeymoon fades out, our "imperfections" cannot hide forever, especially through time. But passion can either go or it can transform into love, true and eternal love...then we see one another for what we truly are, and we love each other anyways.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I do believe I could hang a star on that analogy, Nadia! Wow, thank you so much!

[Nadia Gerassimenko]

=D a pleasure dear!

[wordman]

a delayed love,but now found in each others arms where it all began years ago

[Kelly Scheppers]

...never say never! Thank you, Ron!

[wordman]

my pleasure kelly

[rubie]

This one really resonated with me. There is a sadness for so much time lost, yet the thrill of anticipation of what the time ahead promises to bring.

Splendid write.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I think we each have that someone in our life that we still think about and wonder if things had been different. I got excited to see you, Rubie...thank you so much!

[rubie]

So kind of you to say...thank you.

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Kelly, this is so touching, for finally, after so much time, they get to express their love...breathless!

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you, Lynn...I am happy you enjoyed it!

[John Alexander McFadyen]

This paints for me a picture of two people meeting in later life, perhaps after many years of watching one another from afar and at long last being able to express their love. As always eloquent and tasteful ant artistically presented Kelly.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I wrote this for two people meeting later in life, just like you said, John. I guess it's never too late to fall in love, after all! Thank you so much!

[John Alexander McFadyen]

So hope yet lol!

[Coyote Poetry]

Artwork and words. A perfect journey.
"After years of being denied
their passion was consummately fed"
I do believe wise people grow and get better. True beauty expand and multiplies with time together. Thank you Kelly for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Kelly Scheppers]

I believe I have to agree with you, John...thank you!

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome Kelly. Both my Grandparent, 60 plus years together. Old Grandpa held love and concern till his last breathe for dear Grandma.

[andrew mitchell]

a profound write on the changes time brings on a love that has endured time

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you, Andrew. May you always have that kind of love in your life!

[andrew mitchell]

So do I the cracks are appearing now Thank goodness for Selley's No More Gaps!