Leftover Love

Leftover Love

 

 

 

 

I never dreamed

you’d walk away

leaving me to figure out

the small stuff,

with empty bottles of Grey Goose Vodka

and a mattress fit for a King,

playing solitaire

upon the high thread count of sheets

of an unmade bed,

of a leftover love.

 

 

 

 

photography by Mecuro B. Cotto

Reviews

[dan]

Kelly, very maudlin and poignant as the wording asks the reader to see it; extremely well-written as is the Kelly way. There are about 5 of my friends who, when I see on of their pieces in my RR queue, I get a little jolt of anticipation and eager for art. Yours is one of them. (the other 4 may never be revealed...because if anyone asks I will just say "Well of COURSE you're one of the other 4, silly!"
Such a well done piece, Kelly. May I save it into my Library Favorites? Thank you! take care...dan

[Kelly Scheppers]

I am deeply flattered for that, Dan...thank you! And may I wish you a very prolific new year!

[dan]

I could use some prolific education right now, blocked big-time. Been posting older stuff. Please have a Happy and Safe New Year!!! take care...dan

[Philip Muls]

Disillusionment, you capture that beautifully here. Unmade and leftover, 2 similar concepts that make for a perfect ending.

There is a degree of introspection that overpowers the sadness of the situation. You can feel that the character will overcome this.

Well done.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Your analogy is wonderfully read and very spot on. ...thank you, Philip!

[andrew mitchell]

Hats off to you kelly for a wonderful flowing poem even though sad and hats off to Cotto for the nice contours and full moons.:):):):):):):):)

[Kelly Scheppers]

It sure beats the Christmas moon, huh? Lol, you are so welcomed my friend...and thank you!

[andrew mitchell]

Yes I like full moons, half moons, quarter moons! no wonder I'm a moonperson lol

[andrew mitchell]

even today the pic and verse has strong ramifications!!!

[terry smith]

this is AWESOME!!!! hope that isn't your situation...you deserve so much better...but as a poem this is just wonderful !

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you, Terry, for making my day! You're pretty awesome yourself!

[terry smith]

anytime i can make your day you just let me know :)

[MAD ENGLISHMAN]

Lovely deep words. Excellent sentiments. Describes a vivid picture.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I initially started out with a photo of a woman smoking, then decided to go with a more softer approach. So glad you enjoyed it...thank you!

[MAD ENGLISHMAN]

Good choice.

[Coyote Poetry]

Beautiful photo and honest words. Large lonely bed and vodka. I knew this place a time or two. Amazing poetry dear Kelly.
Coyote

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you, John. May there be many blessings for you in the new year!

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome Kelly and have a safe and fun New Years.

[Einstein Noodle]

melancholy sadness ...way too big a bed ... my head is throbbing as I am not a very good drinker .. 2 beers is my limit for any one time :} i get stuck on the pic ..keep having to check to see if i missed something ;) i can't quite put my finger on it but this is not a favorite of yours ... i think "playing solitaire" is the strongest line ... maybe to many "ofs" in the closing three lines ... not sure ..perhaps i just need to come back again with another state of mind ... you always set a mood Kelly! and i feel sad ... and want to ask that girl in the pic if she has a problem with age :)))))
E.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Age is a matter of mind...if you don't mind, it doesn't matter! Your reviews are the best, and I thank you for speaking your mind! Shall I tell the lady in the pic that you're younger than springtime and twice as exciting?

[Einstein Noodle]

yes ..i think you should ..and ask for her number ;)

[Ed Hart]

romance isn't all it's cracked up to be...sometimes it just needs a little airing out

[Kelly Scheppers]

I agree, Ed. Sometimes we just need to get our head out of the clouds. Thanks so much!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

wow, that empty bottle of vodka, playing solitaire...one heart that became part of two, and now is one again...on an awfully big bed with much too much room...

j.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I love the design on the Grey Goose vodka bottles. I merged it with a failed relationship and a deck of cards, and came up with this. Sip responsibly, my friend...and have a wonderful New Year! Thanks Jacob!

[alifeacoustic]

Beautifully written, emotion charged words, conveying in a few lines what some fail to say in book length form. We can all relate to the emptiness of that bed and how we haven't got the energy left to make it for just one.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I love writing with a brevity of words. I am drawn to it, like a moth to a flame. I am blessed to have found the audience for it, as well! Thank you, Lorry...and happy new year!

[alifeacoustic]

Happy Hogmanay and new year to you too Kelly. As we say hear in Scotchland, may your a*s always point south :)