A Cacophony of Silence

A Cacophony of Silence

 

 

notes of cashmere

and languid sips of Chardonnay

complement the evening shade

of another October,

where a cacophony of silence

strums the musicality

of you

Art by Henry Asencio

Reviews

[Jibey]

A pleasing cameo of a quiet, relaxed evening... hinting at so much more. I wanted 'complimentary to be 'complementary' - the idea of the wine going so well with the evening shade seemed so apt. As for 'cacophony'... it disturbed me - no doubt intended. Was it there to tell me that the relationship with 'you' was strained - a discordant noise penetrating the surface silence? Maybe that was the intended paradox. It certainly spoke to me of familiar times of hope and disappointment.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I believe silence can be deafening, and capable of speaking volumes. I tuned into that, in writing this piece. As for your idea about the word change, you are absolutely right...it does indeed make a remarkable difference, so let me extend a most grateful thank you for that. I am absolutely thrilled you enjoyed it!

[Mark]

Very mellow sensory write, dabbling in juxtaposition. Tastefully done.

Mark

[Kelly Scheppers]

I was thrilled to get the word "cacophony" in a poem! Thank you so much, Mark!

[Mark]

Kelly, it fits! Sometimes silence truly can be deafening!

[barleygirl]

I love contrasts & your poem is laced with exquisite sensory contrasts. I love the way your details are few but so revealing (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Kelly Scheppers]

You are ever so kind, Margie. Thank you!

[Ted Kniffen]

You have created the perfect scene in a few short words, and somewhere within that 'cacophony of silence' another heart beats with a 'musicality' that is revealed on a cool October evening with 'languid sips of Chardonnay' and hopefully a crackling fire.

A good write, Kelly.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Now, there's something I forgot to mention...a crackling fire! Oh, the ambience !! Thank you so much, Ted.

[Lydia Shutter]

That word...cacophony....one of my favorites as you know. Great artwork to accompany a deliciously sensuous write, Kelly. I loved the tribute to Lennon too, but you did not have a comment section on that one! Lydi**

[Kelly Scheppers]

That word is from a list I have of words to use in a poem. "Dichotomy" is one I'm working with right now. Some words are simply challenging, don't you think? Thank you for acknowledging the poem I wrote for John. I just wanted it to be something for people to reflect upon, without feeling the need to comment. You are most kind to acknowledge it. Thank you!

[john l smith]

a wonderful complimentary to extremely fine artwork
John

[Kelly Scheppers]

I appreciate that John. Thank you so much!

[SleeplessVolcano]

Ahhh, Kelly, these words are magical. When silence strums, then one's ear is in tune with the rhythms of life :) Stunningly done.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I deeply thank you for the kindness this brings me today!

[steppenwolf]

Mmmm...the musicality of you. I really enjoy reading poems like this where nouns and verbs are mixed up to become more than the sum of their parts.
That phrase--musicality of you--evokes times in the past when all five senses were alive and they also got mixed up so that I was completely out of time. I play the piano so this poem reminds me of that, as well.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I deeply admire your talent to play the piano. Thank you for the magic of a review that thrills me in every way!

[Pete]

i've always loved that word - cacophony. this is just so deep and beautiful - dripping with sensuality. you have a way of choosing just the right words and putting them together so that they speak volumes. you say so much with a few choice words. the ending is awesome. title, wording, pic - magnifico ... :)

[Kelly Scheppers]

It's always been a word favorite of mine, too. I have a list of them actually, the words that I want to write a poem around. It gets the wheels going in my brain, and that's always a good thing, right? What a pleasure it is having you here on my page, Pete. Thank you, my patriot friend! ; )

[Pete]

yes, wheels are meant to turn. i often do the same thing - write a poem centered around a word/phrase or incorporating it into a poem. can happen at anytime. we've got the red sox going too! ... :)

[Kelly Scheppers]

I know!!!! How cool! : )

[...Relic...]

I picture an elegant woman sitting at a table quietly contemplating the man that is missing for whatever reason.

I like the C' alliteration peppered throughout which adds to the flow. Your words in themselves are always elegant and done with style.

Beautifully done, Kelly.

[Kelly Scheppers]

She is contemplating a man, and a most wonderful sensation. You zoom into my psyche with such detail and process of thought. Thank you, Tim!