A shade of gray

The shattered glass

upon the floor

gave credence

to her doubts once more

 

for there,

within the matted frame

a love had vowed

to never wane.

A promise

that beckoned to be true,

was dressed in something old

and new…

 

and wearing a smile

handsomely portrayed,

deception wore

a shade of gray.

Reviews

[An owl on the moon]

Your words flow like a dark music, and even the shards of glass reveal light from the past, mementos of days gone by. Yet, what seemed of love was only cloaking pain. So powerfully stirring.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you, Craig! Good seeing you!

[An owl on the moon]

Always good to be seen! :)

[Shabeeh Haider]

That's how it can be for most.
When you are filled with hope and it suddenly dawns on you that you are a victim of deception.
Very nicely expressed.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you kindly, Shabeeh!

[AYVID N]

My sky is overcast with grey right now and every line in this poems seeps down to my core. We are so helpless when it comes to deception...You capture the heartbreak so amazingly....

[Kelly Scheppers]

So emphatically true, Divya. Thank you for your insightful words!

[AYVID N]

You are welcome Kelly :)

[Papaya]

Kelly, very powerful.
I've taken pictures (the something old and something new one) and have smashed them.
It feels good for about five minutes and then it sinks in, and the sinking in sucks. Great little poem. Hurts.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Regarding the subject matter, I'd much rather prefer you not know exactly what I was talking about! ...so sorry!

[Papaya]

kelly - my interpretation as always
only the author knows the true meaning

[Robert Haigh]

I'm sure many can relate to this poem, Kelly! Many peoples' lives seem to go down that path these days, alas! Well penned indeed!

[Kelly Scheppers]

Many thanks, Robert!

[Lydia Shutter]

How to fairy tale weddings turn out to be nightmares? We see it all around us. Is it deception or is it failure to truly see the other person? The imagery in this one is stunning. Lydi**

[Kelly Scheppers]

This one sat in a notebook in a dresser drawer for the longest time. You've made me glad I decided to bring it to light!

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Kelly... shattered dreams that steal away into a grey ghost-like mist... only to appear as rain on your window pane. Perhaps haunting memories will awaken possibilities. truly, Pat

[Kelly Scheppers]

Many thanks, my sweet friend!

[Ruth]

Once shattered the true colours form, visceral as ever love and so profound x

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you for lighting up my face with a smile from ear to ear! x

[Ted Kniffen]

Deception is always dressed in shades of gray, but then life is lived in shades of gray. There are no absolutes. Good write, Kelly.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you, Ted. So true!

[Kesha]

Wow this was beautiful.. nicely written

[Kelly Scheppers]

I am most thankful for the kindness shown...thank you!

[Kesha]

You are welcome :)