Listen to the Warm

Listen to the Warm

 

 

 

 

 

I listen to the warm.

It centers me and makes me whole.
It reminds me
that I was someone’s daughter,

that someday

I’ll become an author of a book,
the one that stirs within my consciousness

whenever I listen to the warm.

Whenever I find myself

caught in the quiet of a rain soaked day,
lonely for places I’ll never go

…like Schenectady, or Paris.

 

 

Author's Note

I took a quote from this poem and titled it, “In the Quiet”, which I posted in March of last year. And on another note, one of my favorite poets, Rod McKuen, titled a book of poetry by the very same title...just in case you took notice!

Reviews

[AaronFreitas]

I love the thoughts Kelly. Nothing is more peaceful than a rainy... it has that calming effect that allows us to relax our mind and find that place of comfort. Amazing work :)

[Kelly Scheppers]

I think rainy days are meant to slow us down, to take inventory of what is all around us. Thank you for the smile you bring me, Aaron!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

but you can go to Paris in your mind, and your pen can write about that journey, and you can take us with you...we will buy tickets if you write it.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Actually, I have mentioned Paris in a couple of my poems. It's true though, like you said...I only need my muse to take me there!

[Relic]

The warm........the picture sets up the image and the quiet feeling for me. It's the kind of quiet that invites you to daydream and bathe in it. Images of rainy windows always do something for me. Just reading this, I feel like we've just talked in that quiet warm.

Great poem Kelly.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I've always been a rainy day person. I seem to gravitate to cooler temps and less than perfect weather conditions. Rainy windows do something for me, too...I remember writing on the glass as a child, one of very few memories I have of my childhood. I am much obliged for your time and kindness, Tim...thank you!

[alifeacoustic]

Beautifully captured Kelly. I love the title, which is a bit spooky for me because I was taught as a kid to think of warm colours like red when you are cold,, which in Scotland, is any time you are outside. But the spooky thing was, it was extremely cold today and I thought of that for the first time in I don't know how long. It does kinda work too btw. :)
The ending is superb. Lonely for places I'll never go. Never say never Kelly. Great job.

[Kelly Scheppers]

We're still having summer temps here in San Diego. Hopefully, November will usher in some much cooler weather and needed rain. I'd truly love to see Scotland! Thank you, Lorry. I'm thrilled you enjoyed this!

[daninstockholm]

Kudos for spelling Scheneta,, whatever,, lol,, I like the softness of the images. i can feel the sunlight flowing softly through the window, the sheers wafting gently in the breeze, the kitty laying beside me in the window bench, purring gently, really nice poem,, and I love the pic too!!

[Kelly Scheppers]

I think my cats are upset with me...I used stand-ins! Good to see you, Dan, thanks so much!

[Coyote Poetry]

Good thoughts and hope in your words.
"…like Schenectady, or Paris."
I need a trip to the California coastline or the October festival in Germany. I hope to read your book one day. Thank you dear Kelly for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Kelly Scheppers]

A thousand thank you's for that, John!

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome Kelly.