My California King

My California King

 

 

morning breaks,

sunlight peers

through vertical blinds

you lie warm

and sleeping

in my California king

i sip from a french roast

voyeuristically immersed

in the rippled effect

of sheets

wrapped  sinuously around

the southern proximity

of my California king.

 

 

 

 

photography by / Steve Hanks 

 

Reviews

[C. M. Miller]

So, which door is it? Door #1, or door #2, or . . . . . . . door #3!? Does it ever even matter with you, dear poet? Any reviewer who walks through any of your poetic doors will always be a reading-winner. This poem also reminds me of the Southern Cross; in order to see it, you have to go "down under" (sheets) to reach the prize.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I like keeping people guessing. You just never know with me! I love that song, btw. Thank you, Charles!

[Lorry]

I could almost smell the coffee, as you paint a picture of silent immersion in the scene you're immersed in. And is that a smile on your lips as you watch the scene unfold? Silent only because thought is winning and there is no need for a soundtrack.

[Kelly Scheppers]

...great review, Lorry! Thank you so much!

[Lorry]

You're welcome.

[Lydia Shutter]

Oh yea...your elegant sensual scenes are always extremely well written. This one is no exception. Loved it. Lydi**

[Kelly Scheppers]

Lydi, did you know Steve Hanks died a few years ago? I used his graphics a lot at "you-know-where"...was truly surprised to learn he was gone!

[Lydia Shutter]

Yes, he died in 2015. I used a lot of his artwork there too. He was only 66...such a talent gone too soon.

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

KIngs have always been so dangerous...or wait was that Queens?( insert wicked laugh)

[Kelly Scheppers]

...not my king! Thank you, darlin! x

[Relic]

I swear that reading your poems is like picking flowers. Another fine and sensual poem, Kelly. :)

[Kelly Scheppers]

...that's a good thing, right? Thank you, Tim!

[Pete]

wow. cleverly sensuous. soft and scintillating. i guess the 'mattress man' does make house calls. this one is firing on all coils Kelly! so much for my Sealy Posturepedic ... :)

[Kelly Scheppers]

Many thanks, Pete. I'll try not to judge you by the mattresses you keep. ; )

[Ken Simm.]

Sunny and warm. Just the right side of sensuous.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Good to have you here, Ken...thank you so much!

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

Love the picture, title, metaphor and the morning joyful sensuality of this sweet poem Kelly. Yes, it must be a delight to wake up to your California king. Eloquent language and wordplay, lovely verse form and flow. Thank you for allowing us to be voyeurs to your appreciative voyeurism!

[Kelly Scheppers]

The picture was the true inspiration. Your review brought it all into focus. Thank you, Annette!

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

You are very welcome my friend:))

[Ghost]

You always find the way to create such wonderful poetry.. This again is a very nice write thank you for sharing it...

[Kelly Scheppers]

Best wishes to you as well, Earl. Thank you!

[Cherrie Palmer]

It is the simple moments in life that make the most perfect of moments.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Well said, Cherrie...indeed! Thank you.