Pills or Poetry

...a darker side

pills or poetry

 

 

 

by morning,

by pills or poetry

you’ll have become

a memory.

 

 

 

 

 

photography by Esmahan Ozkan

 

 

 

Reviews

[dan]

Taking pills for their (hopefully) safe but numbing effect may give some relief to the problem at hand, but writing about the hurt has a better long term shelf life for putting the hurt to a decent rest. Either way, I'm afraid, has some lasting side effects. Great write, Kelly. take care...dan

[Kelly Scheppers]

...thank you, Dan. I know it was out of my norm, but there was just "something" about the photo that moved me.

[dan]

Out of one's norm is often a reaching out for brighter horizons. In that way I consider this write to be included in your norm: excellence! take care...dan

[Dara]

Most definitely and for me poetry works like a charm. You have spoken volumes in these few words. Really magnificent Kelly!

[Kelly Scheppers]

...thank you for seeing it that way, Dara!

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

Ah, to take something to forget or to write him away? That is the question dear poetess... this is a 'little' different than your usual writes (in content only) but it is just as beautifully written...it does, however, fit the weather here this morning: heavy rain and high winds...hugs, Thomas!!

[Kelly Scheppers]

Perhaps I should have posted an editor's note with this, for I certainly did not wish for it to speak of suicidal tendencies. I was hoping for it to reveal the depth of perception, in a brevity of words. I wish California had your weather, dear Thomas! Thank you!

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

I wish rain in your California forecast, Kelly...

[GreenShoes]

Those are powerful words right there! I, myself, haven't been able to make a memory out of someone just by writing poetry, but it is a wonderful outlet for thoughts. I'm a believer in 'Out of sight, Out of mind' and after enough time goes by, the person moves to a tiny storage container in your mind, left to be forgotten. I don't like pills, so that's not an option for me, but this is a great little poem! :)

[Kelly Scheppers]

It was just an expression of words...an attempt to write something a little different than usual. Thank you for your kind words, Karen!

[AaronFreitas]

So deep for such few words... but the options hit home. One way or another the person will become just a distant memory... it just comes down to how to do it.. poetry is always best :)

[Kelly Scheppers]

...I agree, Aaron...thank you!

[andrew mitchell]

How poetic is this punchy write! Its a burner! Pills to forget or the poetry !! This sizzles in the dark side!

[Kelly Scheppers]

So glad you enjoyed this, Andrew. You got "my punch"...thank you!

[GreenEyedPoet]

For such a short poem it really hits the reader, least it hit me!
Definitely a bit darker then your usual writes Kelly, but I like it! [though I may be bias since I tend to like the darker stuff lol].

[Kelly Scheppers]

It is different from my usual forte, but I enjoyed the perception it brought to me, in writing it. Thank you so much, Ashley!

[GreenEyedPoet]

Always good to try something different! You did a really great job hun. :]

[Kelly Scheppers]

...thanks, Ashley!

[GreenEyedPoet]

Always welcome hun. :]

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i'll take the poetry...easier to swallow---and the lines are easier to....well...

very cool piece, but a very despondent subject....dealing with this decision...

[Kelly Scheppers]

I know it's a despondent subject, but the depth of it provided a challenge for me to write something which I've never touched upon before. As a writer, I'm always trying to better myself in doing just that. I appreciate your words, Jacob...thank you!

[Coyote Poetry]

Pill or memory. Some memories are destine to stay with us. Beautiful photo and good words dear Kelly. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Kelly Scheppers]

...thank you, John.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome Kelly.